4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,250 miles

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 012005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles

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

The driver's door latch /freezes up in winter, and the door cannot be closed. Once the weather warms up, the door closes.

- Watertown, NY, USA

problem #7

Dec 142005

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 78,000 miles
1) air conditioner hoses defective and will not hold charge 2) car rattles and makes noise coming from trunk area, taken to dealer repeatedly without any idea of how to remedy the problem 3) car would loose power without warning and at dangerous times, took to dealer 3 times before the car failed completely and they were finally able to fix the problem 4) rear drivers side window sticks and rattles, taken to dealer un-repairable 5) rear door look does not work, taken to dealer repaired but now it doesn't work yet again 6) engine light on, told by dealer the gas cap wasn't tight enough 7) power locks open and close at intervals while driving the car 8) engine light blinking, no idea what problem is this time contacted Kia and asked to speak to field representative and was told that Kia could do nothing to assist owner in fixing owner. This car is a money pit and do not recommend to anyone to buy a Kia under any circumstances.

- Cotati, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 242003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The drivers door did not open from the inside, however it opened from the outside.

- Williamstown, NY, USA

problem #5

Dec 062002

Sephia

  • 65,000 miles

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

Vehicles' manual doors are inoperative. The driver side door hesitated to open. After consumer entered the vehicle all four doors unlocked but they will not open, consumer was trapped in their vehicle. A passer bi had to pry open the door from the outside. Manufacturer indicated that this was caused by mother nature.

- Pepperell, MA, USA

problem #4

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Rear passenger door will not open from inside or outside of vehicle, cause unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jan 052001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
In cold weather vehicle will not start nor will doors open. Also, while vehicle was being driven doors would unexpectedly open, cause unknown.

- White Field, NH, USA

problem #2

Oct 211999

Sephia

  • miles
When locking the driver' side door only the driver's side will lock. But when locking the passenger's side, all the locks lock and open.

- Rehoboth, MS, USA

problem #1

May 101999

Sephia

  • miles
Passenger's inside door lock isn't working. Consumer can't get inside vehicle O passenger's side. This problem has happened three times, and dealer can't determine the problem.

- Anderson, SC, USA

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