1999 Kia Sephia visibility complaints

Filed Jan 28, 2001 · Body, Brakes · IL

Complete lemon. Nothing but problems. Replaced brakes, transmission, 2 axles, windshield wiper motor, flywheel, faulty wiring in door, battery, starting problems, blinker switch replaced, seat tore upon car pick-up, too many things gone wrong to list

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Engine, Visibility · TX

Recalls 99v271 000/windshield wiper linkage and 99v318 000/engine stalling. Both recall notices were received by consumer, and was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. Was informed by dealer that they were placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted when their names come up. Contacted dealer on several other occasions, and now they misplaced the list. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Visibility · IL

Defroster not keeping windshield free of ice.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Fuel system, Visibility · ME

Vehicle recall repair denied due to problem with dealership/scheduling. (99v‑317/318 and 99v‑271).

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Possible defect in brake system causing continued vibration,pads and rotors replaced due to vibration. Yh (attorney for consumer)

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · OK

Windshield wipers failed. Yh

Filed Feb 2, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · NJ · crash · 1 injury

While driving on highway travelling 15mph in a heavy snow storm, driver's side windshield wipers just stopped working. Had brakes and rotors replaced 4 times. Dealer said that brakes were defective. Also, interior light blew out, but dealer replaced it with a dimmer light.

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Body, Brakes · VA

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.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Electrical, Visibility · MD

Starter won't work, and consumer can't start vehicle up until the third time. Also, windshield wiper's are working intermittently, causing the consumer to pull to the side of the road.