2002 Kia Sephia problems

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Seat belts · 45,000 miles · MN · crash

When the consumer was hit at 5 MPH on the front passenger side driver's side seat belt unlocked. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Transmission · DC

While shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated. The consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. The consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with excessive speed. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission solenoid switch needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Airbags · 18,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

During a 35 MPH frontal collision front air bags did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Electrical · 21,871 miles · MI

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Brakes · CA

The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.

Filed Oct 28, 2001 · Tires · TX

Vehicle orginally started with a very hard pull to the right & vibration at highway speeds. When taken to dealership for repairs, told that service techs would not allow me to have back until repairs made because vehicle was dangerous to drive. After crossmember realign, still had a hard pull & vibration. Returned to dealership. Front tires replaced. Still has hard pull & vibration but now at lower speeds. Manufactor contacted all times but unable to remedy problem at this point. Vehicle dangerous at any speed above 40mph since vehicle will vear hard to the right especially upon acceleration.