2001 Kia Sephia engine problems

21 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 20%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
8
Engine
5
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
3
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Exhaust system
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Kia Sephia engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Kia Sephia engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Kia Sephia owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · TN

My car is in the shop for the third major repair in less than 2 years. First, in jan. Of '04 there was a leak in the block. That required the entire engine to be replaced ($3,800). Then, 2 months ago, the entire electrical system had to be replaced ($1,567) and now it is in the shop to have the compressor and belts replaced($975). The dealership also does not offer a loaner car and I cannot afford to rent.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Engine · OH

While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · OK

Dealer replaced in the last past three months the following items: ignition coil/fuel injection system twice/wiring harness, and catalytic converter. However, problems still recurred.

Filed Aug 31, 2003 · Engine · 16,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle repeatedly stalls. Taken to the dealtership several times ,and told that the problem did not occur when they had the vehicle; therefore, they are unable to fix. Dealership acted as if they never heard of this problem when I see now that this is a common problem. Vehicle is only used to drive in area - mostly taking 2 of my 3 young children to school.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Body, Engine · 14,000 miles · OH · crash

Engine and lots of others.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Engine · OK

The check engine light appeared on the dash then the engine slowed down. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times but could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Engine · MS · fire

The vehicle stalled, and then caught on fire.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Engine · 15,500 miles · NY

The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Engine · ME

While driving at 35mph vehicle will stall without warning making it hard to control vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Engine · LA

While traveling on highway there was a bad smell coming from exhaust system into vehicle. Vehicle will shutdown without prior warning.

Questions about the 2001 Kia Sephia engine

Does the 2001 Kia Sephia have engine problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Kia Sephia, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2001 Kia Sephia engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 2001 Kia Sephia engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.