2000 Kia Sephia: engine overheating

6 of the 266 complaints about the 2000 Kia Sephia describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2000
6
1999
9
1998
7
1997
1
1996
2
1995
2

What owners say

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · CA

I bought my 2000 kia sephia around september of 1999. I had a new set of brakes and rotors at 2000 miles, again at 11000 miles, 20000, needless to say I have had about 6 sets of brakes and four sets of rotors. Not to mention calipers a couple of times. I tried to declare the lemon law on this piece of work but, the dealers would not listen. I did make a formal complaint prior. After all I have been thru I am so sick I have all but, given up... My brakes now, overheat and smell, the pedal goes all the way to the floor, if I had to actually stop without warning I wouldn't be able to . I have resorted to down shifting in sudden instances.the noise is unbearable not to mention embarrassing. I have taken it to several mechanics, and no one can seem to fix it. I don't know what else to do.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Body, Electrical · IL

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.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Engine · SC

Engine will continueously overheat when traveling long distances. Contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find cause.*ak

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Consumer states vehicle overheated, there was steam coming from under the hood, dealer reparied the wiring, power wire to fan melted causing short to ground.

Filed Jun 12, 2000 · Body, Engine · FL

Vehicle overheated. Also, rear doors were stuck.

Filed May 2, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · OH

Brakes overheated badly, and consumer was able to smell them. Also, brake pedal went to the floor. Even when pumping it hard, brake pedal still remained at the floor. In addition, transmission failure. When shifting gears, it caused vehicle to jerk violently. Dealer notified, and was unable to resolve the problems.