NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Kia Sephia electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 192000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving vehicle caught fire under the hood due to wiring harnesses failure.

- Whitewrigh, TX, USA

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problem #3

Mar 262000

Sephia

  • miles
Was driving vehicle & noticed smoke coming through the vents. Pulled over & smoke filled the interior. Vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic checked under hood & noticed the electrical wires were frayed. Could not locate cause of the frayed wires.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jan 272000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Due to wiring problems vehicle had stalled, a fire started underneath the hood.

- White Wright, TX, USA

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problem #1

Apr 041997

Sephia

  • miles
When driving vehicle the engine just stops without warning. The wiring harness and engine were replaced in April of 97. Wiring harness has been replaced (2) other times, 6/20/97 & 8/15/ 97. The wiring harness needs replacing for a fourth time.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

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