10.0

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

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1997 Kia Sephia wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1997 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 292000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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 #4

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Tire developed a blister, causing the vehicle to jump and vibrate while driving. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #3

May 071999

Sephia

  • miles
Front tire expolded, causing moderate damage, loss of control, other tire separating.( dot number: Yor8 ypri tire size: P185 60R 1 )

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 051997

Sephia

  • miles
Check engine light comes on; intermittent problem. Windshield wiper motor fails to work. Intermittent problem. Heater makes noises when turned on. Also, an intermittent problem. New tires wore uneven & wore out before 12,000 miles. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Pottsville, TN, USA

problem #1

Jan 061998

Sephia

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
General tire failure.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

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