Recall 99v318/engine stalling. Parts were not available, as of 3-16-2000 parts are still not available.
1999 Kia Sephia engine complaints
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Ongoing /intermittent stalling on 4-5 occasions. Also, a faulty water pump was replaced.. Dealer notified.
Recall # 99v318000 kia/engine stalling (304/c305) consumer has contacted dealerhip every week since december 29, 1999. Consumer was not able to set up an appointment to service vehicle because no parts were availble. Consumer was told that parts should be available by march, 2000.
Received notice #99v31800. Contacted dealership. Day before appointment was informed by dealer no parts available. Do not know when parts would become available. Contacted mfg & given same information as dealership.
Vehicle stalls out without warning at any given occasion. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000 on several occasions. Dealer stated no parts were available. Please provide any further details.
When starting the engine it would turn over & then vehicle would stall. Once started, vehicle would hesitate. The fuel gauge fails to register fuel intake. Also, vehicle is very hard to shift into gear properly. Took vehicle to dealer to have problems checked. The mechanic replaced the fly wheel & the gas tank.
No warning lights came on when car started to hesitate. Car stalled out on the freeway, and a 18 wheeler was right behind it. Consumer feels they could have been killed.
Sitting at corner, waiting for light to turn green, pulled out into the intersectionwhile making a left, and vehicle stalled. It had no power, going uphill or in second gear. Driver could put foot on pedal which went straight to the floor. But had not enough power, some hesitation. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle has a problem accelerating, when exiting on to a highway ramp, the only way the vehicle will pick up speed is on a decline. Vehicle has no power at all. The dealer has been contacted.
Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on sep 11 1999 . Consumer took it back on sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and I still don't work . At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.
Fuel gauge was not working properly (reporting empty when ther was still about 5 gallons in tank) - dealer supposedly replaced gauge, but it is still not accurate - also, engine makes awful "squealing" sound when first started in the morning - dealer cannot identify problem ???
Electric cooling fan blew fuse - causing car to overheat while it was parked - dealer replaced fan stating that it appeared to have water damage - ??????
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern dodge and kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ MPH. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.
While driving, another driver indicated a problem with vehicle. Pulled to side noticed engine oil was leaking underneath. Lifted hood & smoke billowed out. Took vehicle back to dealer & had mechanic correct leakage of oil. Mjs
Vehicle stalls out and dies at higway speeds dealer has not been able to duplicate or pinpoint the cause of stalling.
When vehicle was at stand still it would start vibrating. Had been to dealer & mechanic could not locate the problem. Took to another mechanic & informed consumer that the body mounts were loose & needed tightening or replacement.
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