4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,000 miles

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1997 Kia Sephia electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012003

Sephia

  • 87,000 miles

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

The engine wire harness malfunctioned, which caused the engine to stall.

- Rosepine, LA, USA

problem #2

Apr 292000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While stopping at a red light saw/smelled smoke. After investigating where it was coming from, consumer raised the hood and found smoke coming from the conjuction box. Tires had to be replaced after 27,667 miles.

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #1

Oct 211998

Sephia

  • miles
Engine stalling constantly, several repair attempts, however final repair of the engine wiring harness corrected problems.

- Clearwater , FL, USA

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