The seatbelt pretensioners is locked up & they (both driver/passenger) seatbelts "do not" reel back 2 provide securement of the passenger(s). Also, the electrical issue is the horn does not work even when there's a new fuse & horn. There's a defect in the steering wheel horn button.
2000 Kia Sephia electrical problems
46 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,450. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 42,450
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Horn10
- 12v/24v/48v battery6
- Wiring: front underhood5
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
- Wiring2
- Starter assembly2
- Ignition: module2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Kia Sephia electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Kia Sephia electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Non-crash engine compartment fires
Odi gathered fire data from various sources and inspected subject vehicles to assess the scope and frequency of non-crash engine compartment fires caused by starter cable chafing.odi's analysis found that most of the suspect fires occurred after the vehicle had received service repairs in the area of the subject cable.consumer complaint data indicate that the problem experience has declined since a peak in late 2001.the most recent known event occurred in november of 2002. Kia will perform a service campaign beginning in late 2003 to inspect subject vehicles built prior to january 2000 for cable damage and will replace damaged cables as necessary. Given the declining fire rate and kia?s service campaign, further expenditure of agency resources is unjustified in this matter.the engineering analysis is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action in the future if warranted. Further details may be found in the attached closing report.
EA02016
Battery cable chafing
PE02028
Incorrect battery jump-start
Allege battety may explode if owner's attempt to jump-state the vehicle by following the owner's manual diagram
PE00026
What 2000 Kia Sephia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I 🅾wn a 2000 kia sephia & the front drivers seatbelt retracts slow& does not lock. The passenger seatbelt does not retract @ all. Additionally, the passenger front door lock does not lock as if the lock actuator has seized up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 kia sephia. While driving approximately 45 MPH the contact noticed the turn signal lights failed. The hazard lights would not function and the instrument panel lighting functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65,000 miles...which when I checked with repair shop is highly unusual that at this low miles one would go let alone both...he said it is a quality issue. Kia says its not covered...when went to get out of drivers side the door handle snapped off. An electrical problem with heater/air conditioner...took to kia east syracuse, ny they said they don't make them any more because so many problems.
Dt: while driving, the battery light came on and the engine began to run hot. The cooling system rocketed to high after the battery light illuminated. The engine went dead in the middle of the freeway. The car was towed to a dealership. The dealer informed the consumer they would not be able to check the vehicle until after july 11th. The consumer did not know what exactly the dealerships diagnosis was because they have yet to check vehicle. Consumer suspected this was a cooling system issue with battery problems as well.
The vehicle cut off. The dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. Also, the alarm system was defective. *ak the dash board light was intermittent. *sc
Consumer complained about the electrical system. The lights won't stay on. Consumer replaced fuses several times. However, the problem still occurred. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, but consumer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Nothing but problems since purchase. Windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. Battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. Air condition (A/C) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. Back doors stick shut. Back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. Trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. Engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. Had trans flushed seems to be ok. Car shakes at high speeds. Tape player makes funny noises if used for long time.gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. Molding turned white. Car has had fuel filter replaced twice. Fuel sensor in tank replaced three times.
Engine stalls intermittently for no appearent reason in traffic
Air bags did not deploy, brake failure. *mr the consumer was in an accident due to brake failure and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The A/C had to be replaced after the first use, and the gas light stayed on. (turi miller can be reach as well at: d-715 726 8887 or h-715 833 6309 and via [email protected]) *scc
Questions about the 2000 Kia Sephia electrical
Does the 2000 Kia Sephia have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the electrical of the 2000 Kia Sephia, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Kia Sephia electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,450 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Kia Sephia electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sephia have the most electrical problems?
The Kia Sephia model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (105 complaints), 1999 (61 complaints) and 2000 (46 complaints).
Other 2000 Kia Sephia problems
Brakes 85Transmission 50Engine 44Airbags 32Visibility 19Body 18Seat belts 17Locks 16Fuel system 15Lights 9Steering 9Suspension 9Seats 6Tires 6Acceleration 4
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