The vehicle pulls to the right, the dealer performed 4 whell aligmnent and rotated the tires. Nlm
1998 Kia Sephia fuel system complaints
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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.
Consumer received recall 00v175000, and had it repaired in december 2000. Problem has reoccurred as though it was never fixed. When tank is full gas spits out. Dealer isn't responding to recall.*ak tank makes a thumping sound when gas is put in vehicle, and begin to start vehicle, consumer states she is scared to drive vehicle that it may explode.*jb referenced in rq03-006
11 major failures with my vehicle. Not all are listed in this complaint. No safety defect listed.
I bought this car used w/42k miles. I have had the same problem with the tps since 2months after I bought it. I have had it in the kia repair shop 8 times and have spent over $1500.00 in repairs, towing and rental cars. I have had it towed 3 times. It has had a new computer, new sensors, new distribution center and new circuit connectors installed, in addition to all of the fuel related safety recall parts. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. Kia consumer assistance is clueless---this make and model should have been recalled completely! I am in the process of filing lemon law and am completely disgusted with this car, as well as the company.
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
Consumer received a recall letter on gas gauge. After taking it in gas gauge did not go to full. Currently, gas gauge still does not go to full. Just received another recall letter for pcv valve.
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.
This first car was to be transportation to work/school but has been nothing but trouble since a few days off the lot. Now it is unsafe and undrivable due to a malfunction that makes the car jerk constantly and stall in traffic. Please, do not buy a kia. It will be a serious waste of resources.
Contacted lawyer and sued for refund which I got!!!!! Lemon law. No safety defect listed within summary.
Brake pads and rotors failed. Nlm
Refuel spit-back. Fuel will spit out of fuel tank upon refueling the car. Fuel will usually spit out when tank is 3/4 full (avg of 6.3 gal.) however, will spit back at 1/2 gal. As well. Paint beneath gas fill port has been completely disolved, body damage also occurring.
Glove box latch fell out.
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
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.
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.
The back side of the steering wheel is coming off. Yh
Recalled windshield wiper repair completed however consumer feels they still don't operate properly. Nlm
The owner received recall notice on fuel pump, but the dealer was not willing to to fix it (99v‑317). Yh
No deployment of passenger and driver side air during accident. Nlm
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.
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]
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealer refused to correct the recall problem, claimed owner caused damage to vehicle herself. *ak
Transmission failed. Yh
Denied recall repair due to lack of parts. (99v‑318)
Consumer received recall notices 99v318000 and 99v271000. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to take care of the recalls. Also, dealer has been contacted on a number of occasions.
Brakes fail intermittently. Nlm
Struts failed. Nlm
Just filled up vehicle with gasoline, and after driving away the vehicle stopped. Vehicle will not just start right up. Contacted dealer, and had the fuel pump replaced.
Failure of front brakes 3 times, dash board wire harness failure causing dash board displays, starter wire harness failed and needed to be replaced, paint rubbing off and blistering, lowed noises/vibration under driver side when driving in wet condittions,, poor gas milage, faulty gas guage, broken right rear speaker, back right door weather gasket falling off for the third time, slopp steering responce during quick turns
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