Kia Sephia overheating problems

Filed Mar 12, 2009 · Fuel system · 108,083 miles · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 kia sephia. The contact noticed that his vehicle would periodically fail to start. On one occasion, the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic changed the fuel pump. A few weeks later, the failure recurred. The mechanic changed the fuel pump relay, but the failure still occurred. The mechanic referenced the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 99v317000 and 99v318000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and showed the contact a wire in the fuel system that was not insulated and had been overheating. Once the wire was removed, the failure seem to be resolved. The mechanic replaced all the wires and connectors and re-sautered everything. The manufacturer stated that the recall repair was already performed on the vehicle and would not assist. The current mileage was approximately 109,250 and failure mileage was 108,083.

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 Apr 20, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Consumer had to have the motor rebuilt. *ph the engine was rebuilt because the engine kept overheating. Now the transmission needs to be replaced but the consumer cannot afford to repair it. The starter was also replaced.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Electrical · FL

Battery wasn't holding charge, needed continuous refill with distilled water, overheating, overflowing and spilling acid corroding other parts. (nar) *ph

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · FL

Sudden brake failure; leakage around windows, trunk; gas splash back (found out there was a recall on this, never fixed by previous owner); fear shift button won't go in to change from park to drive or reverse; transmission hestitates at times, then lunges; car overheats while sitting or driving at slow speed (fan works and radiator full); smell comes from air conditioning when stopped (it really stinks, worse than a skunk); when filling gas tank to full, mark never registers full. I spoke to kia about these problems and they said I'd have to pay to have them fixed. I think there needs to be recalls on these problems as the people at kia are not very friendly nor willing to help out people. We bought this car used and thought some of the problems stemmed from that. However, in researching the brake pad issue, I found many of these same problems began early in the manufacturing of these vehicles. Unfortunately, I am not under warranty like others so have no recourse but to sell this vehicle as soon as I get the brake pads fixed. I do wish the nthsa could do something to help us out on these problems which are not being fixed by kia. Thanks - don't buy a kia sephia 1999 model. Too many problems.

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 Jan 17, 2003 · Brakes · NC

Consumer states the front rotors overheat and warp, affecting the braking ability. When braking at any speed there is pulsation and vibrating. Dealer has turned the front rotors three times. Ts

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Engine · SC

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

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Vehicle has no power, belts sound loose, and overheated due to missing radiator cap.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Fuel system · VA

The car was acting up, we thought it was overheating,because when the car cooled off it would start. On 7/04/2001 we were going down the road at 55 MPH when it shut off. It would not start again. Took it to a mechanic .he said the fuel pump was bad. Replaced it. Took a trip to mass. Car died again. Told fuel relay was bad,replaced,08/10/2001. Coming home first time check engine light came on.took it to dealer.egr valve replaced about 08/21/2001. 09/25/2001 car dies take it to a mechanic,checks,fuel pump bad again. Very disturbing, I don't want dealers to work on it. Say I need an invoice# for work order before I can get fuel pump. Mechanic is friend kia certified I trust him to fix the problem long term, not the dealer. If you weren't aware I moved to va.5 mnths ago.