While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the mechanic replaced the control module. The problem recurred once again.
2001 Kia Sephia: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 107 complaints about the 2001 Kia Sephia describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
The vehicle stalled, and then caught on fire.
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving at 35mph vehicle will stall without warning making it hard to control vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts
Vehicle at 55 MPH decelerated to 30 MPH for about 15 seconds, and then sped up to over 55 MPH before stalling out. Vehicle has been in the shop four times already, and there have been parts replaced,but problem still occurs.
While the consumer was traveling, the vehicle experienced power surge and the engine shifted into lower gear decreasing the speed and stalling the vehicle. The vehicle also stalls at idle. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer three times for the same problem, however can not remedy the problem.
Vehicle intermittently stalls while driving at any speed, have taken vehicle to dealership 6 times for problem. Mechanic can not resolve stalling.*ak consumer stated the engine light will illuminated while driving and then stall.
While idling at a stop sign or light vehicle would die out. Would have no warning. Vehicle not able to be restart after stalling out. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic changed ignition cable, but the problem still exists.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Kia Sephia stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Kia Sephia?
10 of 107 owner complaints about the 2001 Kia Sephia (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Kia Sephia?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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