NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,500 miles

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1997 Kia Sephia engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 042003

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Intermittently while driving the vehicle looses power. Dealer indicated and performed a tune up on the vehicle. Consumer states the problem is recurring.

- Rustburg, VA, USA

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problem #7

Jul 112003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • 36,000 miles
When the consumer pulled off from a stop, the vehicle stalled. This incident occurred in traffic which made it a dangerous situation.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

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problem #6

Feb 012002

Sephia 4-cyl

  • miles
At random the vehicle refused to start, also the steering wheel did not lock with the key removed.

- Bangor, MN, USA

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problem #5

Jul 232001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles

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

Persistant oil leak from around oil filter. Mechanics unable to find any other reason for leak other than manufacturer defect in place where oil filter screws into engine. Multiple mechanics have attested to this being an ongoing problem with Kia vehicles.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #4

Sep 161998

Sephia

  • miles
Rear motor mount bolts failed.

- Philadelph, PA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 071998

Sephia

  • miles
Warped front and rear rotors/ intermittent stalling. Replaced starter/battery/throttle body/starter motor and adjusted timing gear and chain.

- Delray Bea, FL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 011997

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Noise in the engine due to failure of the lifters.

- Treasure Island, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 171997

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Engine stalled out while driving. Engine was replaced and the cylinder head had to be replaced shortly after.

- Denton, MD, USA

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