1998 Kia Sephia: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 12, 2009 · Fuel system · 108,083 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 kia sephia. The contact noticed that his vehicle would periodically fail to start. On one occasion, the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic changed the fuel pump. A few weeks later, the failure recurred. The mechanic changed the fuel pump relay, but the failure still occurred. The mechanic referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 99v317000 and 99v318000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and showed the contact a wire in the fuel system that was not insulated and had been overheating. Once the wire was removed, the failure seem to be resolved. The mechanic replaced all the wires and connectors and re-sautered everything. The manufacturer stated that the recall repair was already performed on the vehicle and would not assist. The current mileage was approximately 109,250 and failure mileage was 108,083.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 65,000 miles · TX · fire

I purchased a kia in march 02' I used the car for long trips the first year I had owned the car and I had no faults in jan.- feb 03' the car began to shift in to numerous gears and then stall. I was then deployed to iraq. I left the car with a good friend. When I came back he informed me that the car wouldn't start. Dealer said it was the fuel pump. Friend replaced the fuel pump.friend then replaced fuel pump again when car wouldn't start. Friend left the car alone,when it didn't start, until I had returned from iraq. I came back and took the car to midas, due to the fact that the dealer didn't have an idea of what was going on. Midas then said it was the fuel pump. I had it replaced for a third time. Car ran for a day then died. I took the car back to midas they said it was the wiring harness. I had that replaced. Car still didn't start. So midas said three weeks later they said it was the fuel module. The car then worked for about a month then wouldn't start. Took car to several shops all said it was the pump. I then had a mechanic from my unit check it out. He said it was within the wiring to the fuel pump still hasn't figured it out. Since then I have found that it has a faulty connection with the connecting cables near the fuel pump under the back seat. The connectors have been miss firing and has burnt a hole in my back seat. I've tried to go to the dealer but they insist on doing a dianostic and charge me $60.00 just to tell me the same thing that I already know. They also said they can't order the part until a dianostic was done. I've also had numerous problems with the fuel tank over filling and not reading full on the gauge. I have also had to replace the brakes four times in 18 months.the power steering also goes out quite frequently. I have also had a serious problem with the alignment of the car. I understand that wear and tear occurs on a vehicle but the problems that I have had with this car is not normal wear and tear. Iam dissaponted in kia

Filed Jun 2, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · NY · crash

In 2 years I had to get a new transmission, replace my brakes 6 times, service engine problems 7 times, fuel pump, 8 recalls, wipers, new tires, and many other problems... Copies of repairs are available upon request. I have also been discriminated against by the dealer many times.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Fuel system · FL

I had the car for less than 10 hours when it died on the road, fuel pump replaced, engine light came on while driving home from repair shop

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Fuel system · OH · fire

Consumer had recall 99v317000/ fuel pump connector fixed on january 3, 2000 . Vehicle started smoking under the hood & caught on fire. Manufacturer was suppose to investigate the matter, but consumer hasn't heard anything.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OK

Sliding door keeps ajar, and overhead light come son. Brakes are squealing and the car shakes badly if I go 65 miles per hour. I noticed that when it is raining that the car makes a terrible buzzing sound. I ahve had an exhaust leak and the brakes replaced already once and the fuel pump was replaced but I am still having problems with it.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

Car needs front axles. Also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. In addition, consumer just received a recall notice 99v271/ winshield wiper linkage. Car is 1 year old and has 26000 miles, owner has already experienced many problems with it. *ak

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Fuel system · NH

Recall 99v317000/ fuel pump. Defective fuel pump caused vehicle to stall unexpectedly. Dealer, peters auto, nashua, nh 603‑889‑1166, did not have the parts available for about 4 weeks. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel pump separated from the vehicle. A recall(99v318000) has been issued on the vehicle. However, parts are not available. Dealer has welded the fuel pump in place.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

The owner received recall notice on fuel pump, but the dealer was not willing to to fix it (99v‑317). Yh

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Fuel system, Lights · NJ

The federal safety agency recall 99v318000 and manufacturer's recall 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealership has the parts, but only has 1 mechanic that works on this type of car. They scheduled an appointment for 02-182-00 for the backup lights, but not for engine stalling. Consumer will try to get recall repairs for the fuel pump done on the day of the appointment.

Filed Feb 6, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA · crash · 5 injuries

Brakes failed causing accident, they have been replaced 4 times also rotors fuel pump, transmission, glovebox,wiring harness, many other things too... Could have lost my 2 of my grandsons in the accident... Are we going to put up with this??? I can be reached at [email protected]