10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,709 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1998 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 152005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

1-leaking brake fluid inside firewall 2-dashboard disfiguring 3-exaust manifold gaskets not lasting

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #2

Dec 012003

Sephia 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,126 miles
I just replaced all 3 belts on my car and when I started the car everyday the car made a real bad grinding noise as if the belts were never replaced.

- Junction City, KS, USA

problem #1

Dec 262002

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
The brakes on this car are terrible! I have been in and out of the shop since this car was bought. I have had numerous pad and rotor replacements. I even got into a rear-end accident 1 1/2 years ago that I could have avoided with competent brakes. I now have to replace the drums and rear shoes because they have been working overtime to compensate for the poor front brakes. Thanks a bunch Kia! worst car I've ever driven.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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