Consumer stateed while driving she smelled gas, then vehicle cut off because of the fuel rail popping off which caused the fuel to leak. Nlm
1999 Kia Sephia fuel system complaints
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While pumping small amount of fuel in tank gas will seems over flowing and spill.
While driving at approximately 25 MPH, an electrical fire started in steering column and flames were coming from underneath the hood. Consumer was unable to turn engine off by turning the key in the ignition. Insurance company is in possession of vehicle, but has not informed consumer as to what caused the fire to occur.*ak consumer was unable to turn engine off, but was able to jump out of vehicle while moving, three recalls were performed on this vehicle and consumer believes that recall should have been performed prior to purchase, consumer also complains that the vehicle is noisy, exhibits hard start condition, sluggish acceleration, and inoperative fuel gauge.
Vehicle has no power, belts sound loose, and overheated due to missing radiator cap.
The vehicles gas tank was defective and was on recall, the dealer attemped to fix the problem but the tank was still spitting gas out when filling gas, consumer was informed by dealer that there is no solution to the problem.
Recall number 99v318000. Remedy did not correct recall problem , fuel pump does not receive enough current which causes the vehicle to completely shut down. *ak vehicle only shuts down when it it stopped or is slowing for a turn.
Fuel tank has developed a split in seam, causing fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
Since earnhardt kia re-ground transmission wiring harness and worked on fuel pump (another recall), car has still stuck in gear, dragged, made grinding sound and shakes from 45 to esp. 55-75 MPH, partic when running hot (over 15 minutes). It also still randomly stalls on cold start or when rainy/wet. Kia consumer affairs called and requested I not take the vehicle back to earnhardt or to thomas motors authorized kia dealerships and to please take it to another dealership and they would call back to confirm a loaner vehicle....which they did not. Sure enough, this morning, on the way to work, it was doing it's usual dragging, grinding, and shaking while I drove except, this time, it stuck in 1-2 gear all the way up to 45mph, then jumped, and then when it went up to 65mph (freeway) right afterwards, I smelled a strange smokey chemical smell and the engine light came on immediately. I was two exits from work so was able to make it to work and called kia and another dealership (childress kia) right away. The vehicle only has 28,800 miles and kess than 2 years old. To make matters worse, I twice had to call kia back when one of their representatives and then the tow truck driver they had arranged to take the vehicle indicated that kia had placed a note in my file that my warranty was "pre-expired." it took calling back, being put on hold numerous times before they finally indicated that they had made an administrative mistake and, of course, still warrantied. This manufacturer has been nothing less than unresponsive and incompetent mechanically and administratively in resolving this vehicles major powertrain defects (past and current) and request investigation remain open until vehicle recalled and returned.
While driving engine compartment caught on fire . Dealer will replace fuel injection harness/ cooling system, and various other parts.
Recall 00v15 000. After repair of recall vehicle's condition worsened. Dealer has since repaired vehicle.
Fuel tank doesn't register full on meter. Also, gasoline spills out of tank assembly. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak referenced in rq03-006
Since I bought vehicle, pump turns off early. Had called numerous times to dealership and mentioned, said to bring it in next service. When fuel assembly recalled, assumed this was the problem. When it didn't, I kept thinking it was the gas station pump and when dealership asked if any addtl problems (pitre/thomas) mentioned, but they assumed, I think, it was probably gas pump also and that I was oversensitive. When recalled on 10/9 for fuel intake/emissions, dealership initially said (same day) that this is what can cause pump to turn off early (recall problems and ball, etc), so I assumed fixed. That day (10/9) dealership called and told me car would not be ready to go home that evening and was in pieces/disassembled- the part was supposed to come in, and didn't. They also mentioned they couldn't provide a loaner. I told them to "reassemble it, as I live 36 miles from the dealership and was not going to take a taxi or bus, esp. With a warranty." they agreed and stayed later and reassembled it. When I picked it up that evening, with a witness, and asked if reassembling it so quickly would make it dangerous to drive, they claimed "wouldn't recommend it, but should be okay." when it started, it sounded funny. They said to return the next day to finish the work, which I did. The same problems existed, so I brought it back. The dealership is now saying that my fuel neck is all twisted and that the fuel filler door is plastic when it should be made of metal, that they didn't do this and cannot explain why these two problems. Kia consumer affairs has been contacted and of no assistance (scott downs nor any rep has taken a call- always voice mail- and has not ever/does not return calls. I am furious. The car is obviously assembled wrong and neither the dealerships or kia are addressing or yet resolving the defective problem.*ak referenced in rq03-006
This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: p185/65r14)
When tank is filled gas is blown out of tank. A recall has been issued on vehicle ; however owner motification has not been issued.
Right after I purchased vehicle, music system had to be replaced. Battery had to be replaced in less than a year.had to take it in for two recalls. Brakes sometimes squeak when you come to a stop. While traveling on the highway car will start to vibrate. The low fuel light comes on even though you may have over a half of tank of gas. Engine is racing to high. Notice in july/00 while driving car starts to jerk or plung forward for no apparent reason. Also when you apply your brakes it will do this. Recently I have taken car to the dealership about this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with it.
Fuel leakage occurs within fuel tank assembly, cause unknown.
Car is just a lemon every siince we purchased it. We tried to get our money back(paid cash)and we were not able to per the car dealer,etc.nothing is ever repaired to the standard and we are upset.
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. Car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. When driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. After 2mths. Of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky "o" rings, they repaired under warranty. Rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.
Vehicle experienced failure of the engine due to possible recall component failure prior to recall notificiation (99v‑317) fuel pump failure.
Was taken to dealership numerous times for inaccurate readings on fuel guage, brakes worn down after 2 months, took a lot of time to pick up speed on highway causing near collisions, wheels and steering wheel vibrating violently, air conditioner not cool, burning large amounts of fuel, all problems within the first 6-8 months of ownership, no cooperation from dealership about replacing car or exchanging due to number of problems in short time span. None of the repairs have lasted without recurrence.
Ea99 034/refueling spit back: vehicle would spit out fuel during refueling. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were unable to duplicate the problem.
Oil pump failed. (attorney for client). Yh
While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. Consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. Also, gas was leaking everywhere.
Vehicle recall repair denied due to problem with dealership/scheduling. (99v‑317/318 and 99v‑271).
Defective fuel pump, causing intermittent stalling. Also, gear shift would not shift out of gear. Dealer notified. *ak
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000 concerning fuel pump failure. Dealer stated the parts were on back order, parts still not available.
Consumer denied recall repair due to lack of parts. (99v‑318)
Recall work was denied by one dealership and consumer had repair done at another. (99v‑318)
Armrest failed. Yh
Consumer tried to schedule recall repair (99v‑318), however denied due to VIN #, owner not satisfied with notice.
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