2000 KIA Sephia Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
52 complaints
REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE SHOES ,BECAUSE OF A NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. WHEN THE BRAKE DRUM WAS REMOVED THE ON THE RIGHT SIDE THE BRAKE LINING FELL ON THE FLOOR. IT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BRAKE SHOE. THE BRAKE DRUM SHOWED NO SIGN OF OVER HEATING SUCH AS IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS LEFT ON.(,CHECKING)ALL THE SHOES APPEAR TO BE FAILING. .THE VEHICLE HAS FRONT DISC AND HAS 64000 MILES ON IT . THE BRAKE SHOES APPEAR TO BE FACTORY. THE DEFECTIVE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Sep 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. THE BRAKES MAKE A BANGING AND KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THEY ARE APPLIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKES WERE CHANGED, BUT THE NOISE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. UPDATED
Jan 07, 2008
REGULAR DRIVING CAUSING BRAKES ON 2000 KIA SEPHIA TO REQUIRE CONSTANT MAINTENANCE ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT VARIED INTERVALS, THE BRAKES WOULD BEGIN TO START VIBRATING WHEN APPLIED, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS (60 MPH) AND GOING DOWN HILLS. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENTS BUT MANY CLOSE CALLS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD. THERE IS CLEARLY A FLAW IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THAT KIA OBVIOUSLY WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTORS THIS WEEK BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN SHAVED DOWN SO MUCH. FIVE TIMES IN 2 YEARS, AND I WON'T EVEN DRIVE THE CAR FOR MONTHS AT A TIME. MOSTLY BECAUSE OF THIS REASON. *JB
Jun 09, 2006
FRICTION MATERIAL ON REAR DRUM BRAKES SEPARATED FROM BRAKE SHOE, CAUSING RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO LOCK UP WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION. *AK REAPIRED PROBLEM WITH REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE SHOES, RETURNED OLD SHOES TO PEP BOYS IN EAST PROVIDENCE, RI FOR CORE BEFORE I THOUGHT ABOUT FILING COMPLAINT. CAR ONLY HAS 44,950 MILES ON IT AND SHOES HAS APPROX. 60% OF USEFUL LIFE LEFT
Dec 20, 2004
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN WET. *AK
Sep 08, 2004
+ 47 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
33 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 06, 2011
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS WON'T STAY ON. CONSUMER REPLACED FUSES SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Sep 01, 2004
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY FOR NO APPEARENT REASON IN TRAFFIC
Sep 28, 2003
CAR SUFFERS INTERMITTENTLY STARTING PROBLEM WHILE HOT OR COLD WITH LOSS OF POWER.DEALER REPORTS ADVISORY ABOUT PROBLEM, BUT STATES ONLY COVERED FOR 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A PROBLEM.DEALER REPORTS FAULTY ENGINE COMPUTER JUNCTION BOX. SERVICE ADVISOR REPORTED A" SHORT IN FUSE BOX" TO ME.*AK
Sep 02, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDER THE DASH HAS SHORTED OUT. THE AIRCONDITIONER, DEFROST, DASH LIGHTS, ARE ALL UNABLE TO PERFORM THEIR DUTIES. THE FAN BLOWER IS RUNNING CONSTANTLY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS HAVE ISSUED A WARNING SIGN. THE WIRES ARE BARE AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY THE CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE AND BLOW-UP THE DASH.*AK
Aug 25, 2003
+ 28 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
33 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE ENGINE WOULD RACE FIRST AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT STAYED ON AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD BLINK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER CHANGED THE SENSORS FOR THE LIGHTS. HOWEVER, THE OVER DRIVE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS WERE CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 162,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 162,384. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
May 26, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A CLANKING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THEN, WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS SLUDGE IN THE OIL AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK UPDATED 03/03/06.*JB
Jan 12, 2006
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON TWICE PRIOR TO VEHICLE STALLING. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE THE REASON WHY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Mar 10, 2004
I BOUGHT A 2000 KIA SEPHIA ON NOVEMBER 27, 2003. THIS CAR HAS THE BALANCE OF A 100,000 MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND ONLY HAD 15,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS USING A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES AND AFTER I CHANGED THE OIL IT WAS USING A QUART EVERY 500 MILES. I HAD ALREADY TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER FOR 15,000 MILE SERVICING AND TOOK IT BACK ABOUT THIS OIL PROBLEM. THE FIRST THING THEY ASKED WAS PERMISSION TO PULL THE HEADS, AFTER WHICH THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TOP OF THE MOTOR WAS BURNT AND THE ONLY CAUSE FOR THIS WAS FAILURE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE. I WAS ASKED TO PRODUCE MAINTENANCE RECORDS FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR, WHICH I DID. AFTER PRODUCING THESE RECORDS, THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW WANTED PERMISSION TO DROP THE OIL PAN. I GAVE IT AS I THOUGHT MY CAR WOULD FINALLY BE FIXED. I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER AND WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THERE WAS SLUDGE IN MY OIL PAN THEY WOULD NOT FIX MY CAR, EVEN THOUGH I HAD PROVEN IT HAD BEEN SERVICED, AND IT WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR HELP, SO AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT HOPING YOUR AGENCY CAN IN SOME WAY HELP ME.*AK
Jan 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND TO RESTARTED TEN TO TWENTY MINUTES LATER. *NLM BY THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SLOW LANE, THE ACCELERATION STARTED AGAIN. (AFTER A MINUTE OR TWO WITH NO POWER) IT SPUTTERED BEFORE, WHILE CRUISING. A CARB CLEANSER WAS PLACED IN. AS THE VEHICLE APPROACHED 35 MPH OR 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATION RESTARTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL BACK ONTO THE ROAD. *SCC *JB
Jul 18, 2003
+ 28 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
30 complaints
OVER THE COURSE OF THE PREVIOUS FEW MONTHS, PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, I NOTICED THAT THE 2000 KIA SEPHIA WITH 80000 MILES BEGAN TO HAVE A HARD TIME WITH THE SHIFTER. IT BECAME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO GET THE CAR TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUALLY FELT LIKE THE SHIFTER WAS STUCK. I ENDED UP HAVING THE CAR TOWED VIA FLATBED BECAUSE THE CAR REFUSED TO START. AFTER GETTING IT TO A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED, HOWEVER, BEING THE CAR ONLY HAD 83000 MILES I SOUGHT A SECOND OPINION. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND DESCRIBING THE PROBLEM TO ONE OF THE MECHANICS (WHO WILL NOT BE NAMED), I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL KIA. THAT THE SEAL IS FAULTY IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING AND AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME DIRT AND/OR WATER LEAKS INTO THE LINKAGE CAUSING IT TO NOT SHIFT. THE WAY TO CORRECT IS TO EITHER REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OR TO HAVE THE LINKAGE REDONE AND RE-LUBRICATED FOR PROPER OPERATION. A THIRD OPINION REVEALED THE SAME INFORMATION. A KILL SWITCH DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO START UNLESS THE CAR IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. SO ONCE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS MANUALLY SHIFTED INTO PARK THE CAR STARTED IMMEDIATELY. IT WAS INDICATED THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON AND WILL MORE THAN LIKELY RE-OCCUR BUT THAT THE "TREATMENT" SHOULD HOLD FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. AFTER $485.00 IN REPAIRS NOT INCLUDING THE TOW THE TRANSMISSION IS BEGINNING TO ACT UP AGAIN. I DON'T WANT THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS COMPLAINT IS LODGED AND URGE THAT TRANSMISSION ISSUE RECORDS BE SEIZED BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON KNOWLEDGE THING AMONG MECHANICS THAT THIS HAPPENS ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL KIA SEPHIA. THE SEALS HAD TO BE REPAIRED AND THE LINKAGE PROPERLY LUBRICATED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, READING THE KIA WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSMISSIONS THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A NON-SERVICEABLE AREA AND THE DEALER IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TUNE OF $1800.00 PLUS LABOR AND TAXES. *JB
Dec 27, 2005
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE CA FROM THE FROM THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
Apr 01, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. *AK
Jun 14, 2004
THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES SINCE THE CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP WAITING FOR A FIFTH TRANSMISSION. *NM
May 25, 2004
I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISION REPLACED TWICE IN MY 2000 SEPHIA, AND IT IS ABOUT TO QUIT AGAIN. *AK
Dec 17, 2003
+ 25 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
24 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD, AND JAW BONE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD, AND NECK INJURIES. THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED A NECK INJURY. ALL THE OCCUPANTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Jun 01, 2015
MY WIFE OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA,WE WERE IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 40MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS ASKED TO MAIL PICTURES OF THIS ACCIDENT TO KIA AND JUST RECEIVED A PHONE CALL BACK SAYING THE IMPACT WAS TOO HIGH FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT,ARE YOU KIDDING ME,THE WHOLE FRONTEND OF THE CAR IS TOTALED AND THAT'S THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN GIVE ME,OH YEAH HE SAID HE WAS SORRY. *TR
Feb 28, 2009
HIT A LIGHT POLE/AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE. *TR
Aug 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE LEFT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HER CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
Oct 26, 2007
DT: 2000 KIA SEPHIA. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON JULY 26, 2005 WHEN A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND SWERVED TO MISS THE DEER. SHE HIT THE METAL GUARD RAIL AND A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THIS TOTALED THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. CONSUMER HAS A GASH ON RIGHT EYE AND HER LIP WAS SWOLLEN. SHE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK *JB
Aug 30, 2005
+ 19 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
15 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING HEAVY RAIN CONDITIONS AND THE WIPER MOTOR CONTINUED TO ACTIVATE; HOWEVER, THE WIPERS WENT INTO A VERTICAL POSITION AND WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
Dec 19, 2008
1. REAR WINDOW TINT DAMAGED BY DEFOSTER WIRES CAUSING THE TINT TO BUBBLE AND OBSTRUCT REAR VIEW. 2. HEAT DAMAGE TO FRONT DASH RESULTS IN AN ADJUSTMENT OR MOVEMENT TO THE FROMT WINDSHEILD CREATING CRACKS IN WINDSHILED TO LARGE TO REPAIR. OCCURS WITH BOTH FACTORY AND COMMERCIALLY INSTALLED GLASS. 3. A SUB RESULT OCCURS WHERE THE DEFROSTER VENTS ON THE DASH BREAK AND NO LONGER PROVIDE DIRECTED AIR TO THE WINDSHILED, CAUSING OBSTRUCTED VIEWS. *JB
Mar 20, 2006
FRONT POWER WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. THE LEFT SIDE POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF PURCHASE AND THE RIGHT POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED WITHIN THREE YEARS. *JB
May 21, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT CLEARING OFF PROPERLY, REPORTING ZERO VISIBILITY WHEN IT RAINS. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WERE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
Nov 19, 2001
ABLE TO ROLL BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS DOWN BY PRESSING HAND AGAINST WINDOWS, AND FORCING/SLIDING IT DOWNWARD; FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
Nov 19, 2001
+ 10 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
12 complaints
THE LOCKS FREEZE UP IN COLD TEMPS, ENOUGH TO TWIST AND BEND MY KEY. EVEN TRYING TO FORCE IT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE DOES NOT WORK. I ALMOST BROKE MY THUMB TRYING TO FORCE IT OPEN UNLESS YOU PUT A HEATER IN THE CAR FOR A LONG TIME. *TR
Mar 21, 2015
2000 KIA SEPHIA DOOR LATCHES DO NOT WORK WHEN WEATHER IS FREEZING AND DASHBOARD CURLED UP NOT ALLOWING DEFROST OF FRONT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Feb 04, 2011
IN NORMALLY OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE IN COLD WEATHER, THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE BROKE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR WAS BY ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPERATING THE DOOR USING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE CAR NEEDS TO BE EXITED QUICKLY. *TR
Mar 06, 2009
I OWN KIA-SEPHIA-2000. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS UNDER 0 DEGREES THE DOORS FREEZE SO BADLY THAT I CANNOT SHUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OR ANY OTHER DOOR THAT I MIGHT OPEN AND THEN TRY TO CLOSE. MOST OFTEN,. AFTER I STARTED AND RAN THE HEAT AT THAT TIME THE DOOR MIGHT CLOSE SHUT. ONE EVENING IN JANUARY, I HAD TO DRIVE THE ENTIRE TIME , 27 MILES OR 45 MINUTES WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE. I WAS HOLDING IT CLOSED AS TIGHTLY AS I COULD. NO AMOUNT OF WD40 WOULD HELP THIS SITUATION. I LIVE IN AN AREA THAT GOES DOWN TO 40 BELOW, AND THAT IS NOT THE WIND CHILL FACTOR. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A BLOCK HEATER WAS IMMEDIATELY ADDED TO IT FOR ANTICIPATION OF THE COLD WEATHER.*AK
May 17, 2007
WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, THE DOORS ON MY KIA'S DON'T CLOSE. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PERSON BUMP THE DOOR CLOSE FROM THE OUTSIDE. MY DOOR AND THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I'M VERY FEARFUL OF DRIVING DURING IN THE WINTER, ESPECIALLY WITH MY KIDS.*JB
Sep 23, 2005
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
12 complaints
I HAVE A 2000 KIA SEPHIA AND THE VENTS STARTED TO CRACK. NOW THE WHOLE DASHBOARD IS CURLING UP TO WHERE THE VENTS WON'T EVEN WORK. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE OF THE DEFORMATION OF THE DASH. AND WITH THIS CAR JUST BEING 6 YEARS OLD WHEN IT HAPPENED I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT MAY CAUSE ME TO WRECK FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO CLEAR THE FOG OFF OF THE WINDOW. EVERY KIA SEPHIA THAT I HAVE SEEN HAS THIS PROBLEM NOW. WHICH IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH A CAR THAT IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD. *TR
Nov 18, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2000 KIA SPECTRUM. THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE 2002 AND ALL FOUR DOORS WILL NOT SHUT WHEN IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THIS FAILURE OCCURRED DURING A SPECIFIC TEMPERATURE. THE CONTACTDID NOT REMEMBER WHAT THE DEALER SAID OR DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS EVENTUALLY SHUT. SHE HAD TIED THE DOORS SHUT TO KEEP THEM FROM OPENING.*AK
Jan 31, 2007
SEPHIA KIA DASH BOARD ....WARRANTY,IS ONLY 36,000 MILES THE SEAMS ARE TORN OUT ON THE DASH BOARD IN FRONT OF THE MILEAGE ODOMETER AND MAKING ME SICK,THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS BUFFED UP WITH THE AIR VENT BUFFERED UP TOWARD THE WINDOW, KEEPING ME FROM GETTING ANY AIR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TOO DR.VINLYN.. THE ONLY PERSON THAT FIXES DASH BOARDS IN MY STATE, AND TO AN UPHOLSTERY SHOP, NEITHER ONE WOULD FIX IT..THEY STATE, KIA MANUFACTURER IS NOT MAKING THE DASHBOARDS THE SAME AND THERE ONLY MADE OUT OF PLASTIC NOW, NO USE IN FIXING IT, MIGHT AS WELL BUY A NEW DASHBOARD, CAUSE KIA DOESN'T MAKE GREAT DASHBOARDS FOR CARS ANY LONGER, AND THE DASHBOARDS ARE ONLY PLASTIC.. I WAS ALSO TOLD, A LOT OF KIA'S CARS HAVE BEEN BUFFERED UP, AND NOTHING BUT PLASTIC. I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE BETTER OFF, IF I COULD FIND A BETTER DASHBOARD THAN WHAT I HAVE NOW,CAUSE IT WOULD JUST COME A LOOSE AGAIN BY THE HEAT,IF IT IS STILL PLASTIC.. KIA CARS OF AMERICA...CLAIMS MY WARRANTY IS ONLY 36,000 MILES WARRANTY,BUT I NEED MY CAR FIXED BY KIA CARS OF AMERICA,MY DASH BOARD IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC,AND I FAULT KIA MOTORS FOR BUILDING THIS CAR LIKE THIS, I HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS, AND UNLESS KIA WANTS TO GIVE ME ANOTHER CAR, I WANT THEM TO FIX THIS CAR,THIS IS NOT THE WAY I BROUGHT THIS CAR AND IT IS TORN UP INSIDE, BUSTED UP BY HEAT. THANK YOU FOR E-MAILING ME BACK, AT MY EMAIL ABOVE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN KIA CARS, I WANTED TO STICK WITH KIA CARS, BUT AFTER THIS ,I DON'T KNOW, I JUST KNOW, I NEED KIA CARS OF AMERICA TO FIX THIS CAR. THE SMELL IN THIS CAR WITH THE SEAMS BUSTED IS MAKING ME SICK. *JB
Aug 03, 2006
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN AND WILL NOT CLOSE. *JB
Feb 27, 2003
PLASTIC COVER ON CONSOLE WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WAS IS HOOKED ONTO HER FOOT, AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Dec 07, 2001
+ 7 more complaints for this component
STEERING
10 complaints
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN A PIECE OF THE STEERING COLUMN POPPED OFF AND BECAME WEDGED IN THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING AND THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Apr 26, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING WILL NOT TURN, AND THE FRONT WHEEL WAS LOCKED. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 05, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CENTERED PROPERLY.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CENTERED PROPERLY.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. *AK DRIVER'S WAS INJURED DURING ACCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *YH
May 21, 2001
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER INFORMING HIM THAT 2000 KIA SEPHIA SEAT BELT IS UNSAFE. CONSUMER CALLED DEALER TO HAVE IT REPLACED AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. *TS *NM ***NAR***
Mar 07, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V305000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 3/3/2006 - *NM
Jan 26, 2006
I OWN A 3 YEAR OLD KIA SEPHIA. IT WAS PURCHASED AS A USED CAR FROM GARDEN GROVE KIA IN CA. I BRING TO KIA FOR ALL RECOMMENDED REGULAR MAITENANCE. THE LAST MAJOR CHECKUP (30K MILES) WAS LESS 6000 MILES AGO. TODAY, WHILE FASTENING MY SEATBELT, THE SCREW FIXING THE BOTTOM PART OF SEAT BELT TO THE CAR FRAME POPPED OUT OF THE FRAME. AS ONLY MINIMUM FORCE WAS NEEDED FOR THIS TO HAPPEN (FASTENING THE SEATBELT), THIS PROBLEM PROBABLY ALREADY PERSISTED FOR MONTH OR EVEN SINCE THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPEND IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION, I WOULD BE DEAD NOW. THIS IS A FAIRLY NEW CAR AND I TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT (FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE). SUCH UTTER FAILURE OF CRUCIAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT IS ABSOLUTELY INACCEPTABLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.*AK
Oct 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 37 MPH VEHICLE SLID ON A GRAVEL SURFACE AND IMPACTED A STEEL POOL. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DISCONNECTED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD, EYES, AND BOTH KNEES. THERE IS CURRENTLY AN OPEN INVESTIGATION EAO4-007, ON SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. *AK
May 17, 2004
I WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY MINOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, WHERE A GIRL HIT MY CAR FROM BEHIND (THE FORCE WAS EQUAL TO THAT OF TAKING YOUR FOOT OFF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR). AFTER THIS ACCIDENT, MY SEATBELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS PROPERLY...IT DOES NOT LATCH ALL THE TIME - THIS MEANS I HAVE TO REINSERT MY SEATBELT A COUPLE TIMES TO GET IT TO CLICK OR I CAN PULL IT OUT WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE LATCH RECALL DOES NOT PERTAIN TO THE 2000 MODELS OF THE SEPHIA SO I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT REPLACED. WAITING ON THAT RECALL...............
Mar 09, 2004
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
7 complaints
THE DEFROSTER VENTS ON TOP OF THE DASHBOARD HAVE POPPED OFF. *JB
Mar 24, 2006
THE A/C BELTS WERE NOISY, ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE VENT HAS LOW AIR FLOW.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
THE A/C BELTS WERE NOISY, ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE VENT HAS LOW AIR FLOW.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
CONSUMER STATES ANTENNA COMES LOOSE WHEN DRIVING, DEALER FOUND THAT DIRT WAS PACKED INTO THREAD HOLE.*JB
Jul 02, 2001
ANTENNA BROKE ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. NLM
Feb 21, 2001
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
7 complaints
A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER NOTICED WHILE ACCELERATING THE NOISE WOULD ESCALATE LOUDER. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
Feb 22, 2005
THE STEERING VIBRATES BADLY AND THE VEHICLES TIRES HAVE TO BE BALANCED FREQUENTLY. NLM
Sep 15, 2002
THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH FRONT END BECAUSE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 6 SETS OF TIRES IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. *AK
Oct 09, 2001
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND MAKES LOUD SOUNDS, THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ROTATED, THROTTLE BODY REPLACED, AND THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND MAKES LOUD SOUNDS, THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ROTATED, THROTTLE BODY REPLACED, AND THE COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
HEADLIGHT HOUSING HAS SEVERE DISCOLORATION AFTER ONLY A LITTLE OVER 4.5 YEARS OF USE. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS. BOTH SIDE MARKERS RIGHT NEXT OF THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS ARE AS CLEAR AS GLASS, HOWEVER, THE HEADLIGHT HAS TURNED VERY DINGY, DULL YELLOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. UPON DISCUSSING IT WITH KIA, THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THERE WAS NO OTHER REPORTED CASES OF THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHERE I GET MY VEHICLE SERVICED AND HAD THE HEADLIGHTS LOOKED AT STATED LIKEWISE THAT KIA KNOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY WHICH IT IS BECAUSE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THERE WAS ONLY A 5/50 WARRANTY. THE PRICE OF THE PARTS NEARLY $400.00 WHICH I BELIEVE SHOULD NOT BE CHARGED TO ME SINCE THERE IS A CLEAR DEFECT IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING THAT IS CAUSING THE DISCOLORATION TO OCCUR IN SUCH SHORT TIME OF OWNERSHIP. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT REQUIRES TO BE ADDRESSED BY KIA.
May 05, 2005
CONSUMER STATES SHE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLOWING OUT, THE DEALER TOOK THE LIGHT OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SOCKET AND THAT THE DEALER HAD MESSED UP THE BULB SOCKET, PARTS OF THE SOCKET WERE BENT CAUSING THE 10 AMP FUSE TO BLOW, ONCE THE BRAKE LIGHT COVER WAS SNAPPED BACK ON, THE FUSE WOULD BLOW.*JB
Mar 01, 2002
WHEN CONSUMER GOES TO USE TURN SIGNALS THEY WILL CLICK, BUT UNABLE TO SEE THEM ON THE DASH.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
WHEN CONSUMER GOES TO USE TURN SIGNALS THEY WILL CLICK, BUT UNABLE TO SEE THEM ON THE DASH.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
EA00-018, TURN SIGNALS AND 4-WAYS FLASHERS WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 38-40 DEGREES. THEY WILL BEGIN TO WORK ONCE VEHICLE OR EXTERIOR WARMS UP. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES, AND HAS REPLACED FLASHER SWITCH TWICE. ALSO, FLASHER ONCE, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING.*AK
Oct 10, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
6 complaints
MY 2000 KIA SEPHIA LS'S FRONT SEAT BROKE, WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND SEAT SUDDENLY FELL BACKWARDS. *AK
Jan 05, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THE TRACK SEATS ARE DEFECTIVE. *YH
Sep 04, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE TRACK SEATS ARE DEFECTIVE. *YH
Sep 04, 2001
CAR WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC. CAR WAS HIT INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THIS PROCESS SEAT FAILED INTO RECLINING POSITION.*AK
Apr 18, 2001
VEHICHLE WAS STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. VEHICLE FOLLOWING FAILED TO STOP REAR ENDING THE CAR AND PUSHING IT INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. SEAT BACK RACHET ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING SEAT BACK TO RECLINE COMPLETELY BACK. AS A RESULT I RECEIVED TOTAL BODY WHIPLASH AND AM UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR A HERNIATED DISK IN MY LOWER BACK.*AK
Apr 10, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE I'M ABLE TO GET THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY FULL. AS SOON AS THE PUMP CLICKS OFF YOU CANNOT GET ANOTHER DROP IN AND THEN WHEN I LEAVE THE STATION AND GO ONLY A FEW MILES THE GAS GAUGE IS ALREADY MOVED OFF FULL. REFERENCED IN RQ03-006
Feb 10, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A FULE SMELL OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN BEING STARTED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A FULE SMELL OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN BEING STARTED, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED FIVE TIMES. *YH
Sep 04, 2001
WHENEVER FILLING VEHICLE WITH FUEL, FUEL WOULD SPIT BACK OUT. THIS HAPPENS BEFORE FUEL TANK IS FULL.*AK *SLC REFERENCED IN RQ03-006
Apr 06, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
THE STUPID PASSENGER DOOR WONT CLOSE THIS JUST SO DARN FRUSTRATING IT'S ALSO VERY DANGEROUS AND I AM NOT A VERY HAPPY PERSON RIGHT NOW. YOU SHOULD MAKE CARS MORE SAFE IF SOME ONE HAD BEEN HURT WITH THAT STUPID DOOR I WOULD HAVE SUED YOUI
Jul 24, 2017
DASHBOARD WARPED AND BROKE THE DEFROSTER VENT. SAFETY HAS BEEN GREATLY COMPROMISED BECAUSE AIR IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD DURING DEFOGGING/DEFROSTING. *JB
Jul 08, 2006
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE AND REMAINED ON. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR PROBLEM WHICH WAS INTERMITTENT. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM CAN BE REPAIRED.*AK
Jun 12, 2001
THIS IS TO PROTEST THE KIA ADVERTISMENT SHOWING 2 WOMEN IN ROAD RAGE IN A PARKING LOT. HAVE WRITTEN TO CBS AND KIA. REQUEST REMOVAL OF THIS AD. IT PROMOTES VIOLENCE AND ROAD RAGE AND THERE IS FAR TOO MUCH ALREADY. I HOPE THAT THIS ISSUE GETS ADDRESSED.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Mar 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLE WAS FIXED 7 TIMES. *MR THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP, SHIFT HARD AND AT TIMES THE REVERSE GEAR WOULD NOT WORK. FRONT ROTORS WARPED. *NM
May 11, 2004
WHEN MY BOY FRIEND WENT TO CHANGE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON MY 2000 SEPHIA HE WAS TOLD THAT KIA DIDN'T MAKE PADS FOR MY CAR.WE HAD TO PURCHASE NEW ROTORS BECAUSE THE OLD ONES WERE SO WARPED YOU COULD HARDLY DRIVE THE CAR.KIA SAID THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE ROTORS AND THAT REPLACEMENT ONES WERE AVAIABLE(AT MY EXPENSE).THIS OCURRED IN SPRING OF 2003 THEN IN SEPT 2003 MY CV AXLES WENT OUT.MY BOY FRIEND IS AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANB AND HE IS CONTINUNING HIS EDUCATION AT AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY. HE TOOK MY CAR TO HIS PROFESSOR WHO IS A.S.E. CERTIFIED AND HE WAS TOLD THAT THE AXLES MOST LIKELY WENT OUT DUE TO THE VIBRATION OF THE ROTORS. WE REPLACED THE ROTORS BUT WAITED UNTIL THE DEALER TOLD US THAT THEY WERE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.THUS THE DAMAGE INCURRED BECAUSE OF THE ROTORS WAS KIA MOTOR COMAPNIES FAULT.WE HAVE PAID OVER 1200.00 DOLLARS ON REPAIRS IN 2003 AND THIS VECHICLE ONLY HAS 42000 MILES ON IT.CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US?*AK
Dec 01, 2003
BRAKES SQUEAKING WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND RPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES BUT DEALER CHECKED AND STATED OKAY. *YH
Jan 17, 2001
BRAKES OVERHEATED BADLY, AND CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SMELL THEM. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. EVEN WHEN PUMPING IT HARD, BRAKE PEDAL STILL REMAINED AT THE FLOOR. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO JERK VIOLENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS. *AK
May 02, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Sep 05, 2000
NO SUMMARY
Sep 05, 2000
HAD THE CAR ONE MOTH HAD BAD TRANSMISSION,1 MONTH LATER HORN SOUNDS OFF AND ON. *AK
Jun 18, 2000
HORN FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG BEFORE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WOULD ARRIVE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 02, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
3 complaints
CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT THE BRAKES SQUEAL, THE DEALER HAS CLEANED AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, ALSO THE PARKING BRAKE IS HARD TO RELEASE.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
CONSUMER HAS COMPLAINED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT THE BRAKES SQUEAL, THE DEALER HAS CLEANED AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, ALSO THE PARKING BRAKE IS HARD TO RELEASE.*JB
Sep 24, 2001
BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WHEN IT IS RAINING SOMETIMES, ENERGENCY BRAKE NOT WORKING RIGHT. *AK
Feb 07, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS IS LOCKED UP & THEY (BOTH DRIVER/PASSENGER) SEATBELTS "DO NOT" REEL BACK 2 PROVIDE SECUREMENT OF THE PASSENGER(S). ALSO, THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE IS THE HORN DOES NOT WORK EVEN WHEN THERE'S A NEW FUSE & HORN. THERE'S A DEFECT IN THE STEERING WHEEL HORN BUTTON.
Apr 06, 2018
I 🅾WN A 2000 KIA SEPHIA & THE FRONT DRIVERS SEATBELT RETRACTS SLOW& DOES NOT LOCK. THE PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT @ ALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK DOES NOT LOCK AS IF THE LOCK ACTUATOR HAS SEIZED UP.
Nov 12, 2017
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA. WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 25 DEGREES NONE OF THE DOORS LATCHES FUNCTION PROPERLY AND ITS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41000. UPDATED 03/01/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPPED, THE DOOR LOCKS DID NOT LATCH. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS TO HOLD DOOR WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE DASH BOARD WAS FALLING APART. UPDATED 08/20/10.*JB
Jan 19, 2010
RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DOOR LATCH WILL NOT UNLOCK. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I HAD TO CUT A HOLE IN THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL TO ACCESS THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR. THE LOCK MECHANISM WAS RUSTED DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED WINDOW SEAL THAT DRAINS INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR--RIGHT ONTO THE LOCK. THIS IS DANGEROUS-- MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON BULLETIN BOARDS ALL OVER THE NET. THERE IS A TSB (625894) THAT DEALS WITH LATCHES, BUT I HAVE NOT CHECKED IT YET WITH THE DEALER. I UNDERSTAND KIA HAS SOME COVER OR SOMETHING THAT SHIELDS THE LOCK. PERHAPS THE TSB IS FOR THE SHIELD. *TR
Nov 12, 2007
TIRES
2 complaints
PURCHASED A SET OF 4 MICHELIN X RADIAL TIRES 10/2005. IN MAY 2006 NOTICED A CRACK/CUT IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE. TIRE REPLACED AT COSTCO UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY. IN AUGUST 2006, ANOTHER TIRE SUFFERED A RUPTURE IN THE SIDEWALL CAUSING CAR TO HIT CURB. AGAIN REPLACED UNDER COSTCO ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY, DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO PROVE WE DIDN'T HIT SOMETHING THAT CAUSED SIDEWALL RUPTURE. OCTOBER 2006 STILL ANOTHER TIRE WAS NOTICED WITH A LARGE BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. REPLACED AGAIN UNDER ROAD HAZARD WARRANTY AT COSTCO. ALL TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED WERE DOT HCP8HYUX2505. *NM
Oct 24, 2006
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT, SHORTY AFTER THE RIGHT TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ANOTHER TIRE WAS GOING FLAT WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. NLM
Feb 21, 2001
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS THE PASSENGER I ALSO WAS THE OWNER OF THE CAR. KIA SOPHIA 2000. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD CAUSING MY HEAD AND HAND TO BE THROWN INTO THE WINDSHIELD TWICE. MY HAND WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD MY HEAD BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. MY CAR WAS TOTALED OUT FROM THE ACCIDENT BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH KIA IS AT FAULT FOR THE AMOUNT OF INJURIES I RECEIVED DUE TO THE FAULT OF THEIR SEAT BELTS. I HAVE TO HAVE EPIDORALS ON MY LOWER SPINE AND SURGERY ON MY NECK. ALSO THE AIR BAGS ON NEITHER SIDE CAME OUT. *JB
Aug 11, 2004
VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AT 45 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. KIA MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Jun 06, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
2 complaints
GEAR SHIFT IS MY BIG PROBLEM RIGHT NOW WITH MY CAR. IT HAS BEEN IN 3 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. 1ST TWO TIMES WAS DUE TO THE IN-ABILITY TO GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. 1ST REPAIR COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. REPAIR WAS LUBRICATE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE. (ACCUSED DRIVER OF GETTING POP IN THE GEAR SHIFTER) 2ND REPAIR COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK. REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE. 3RD REPAIR CAR STALLED ON THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT START. REPAIR "FREE-UP SHIFTER SHAT IN TRANSMISSION (WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WASY IN PARK AND WAS HARD TO FIND ANY GEARS AND WOULD CAUSE A NO START)". THIS IS THE QUOTE ON THE BACK OF THE REPARI TICKET. WHEN THE CAR WAS PICK-UP. THE CAR AGAIN REFUSED TO START. WAS TOLD THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER ON THE FLOOR HAD TO BE SHOVED TO THE CONSOLSE TO MAKE THE CAR RECOGNIZE THAT IT IS IN THE "PARK" LOCATION. WHAT I WANT IS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR MY CAR FROM KIA. RIGHT NOW GETTING RUN AROUND. THEY NEED MORE INFORMATION FROM THE KIA REPAIR AND SERVICE MANAGER BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE. RIGHT NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR BECAUSE IF IT STALLS ON A BUSY ROAD, IT TAKES ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO FORCE THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE RIGHT LOCATION TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER. SECOND COMPLAINT IS NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT THE CAR NEEDS NEW TIRES AND BRAKES (ROTORS). AGAIN KIA BLAMING THE DRIVER, BREAK DOWN IS DUE TO BAD BRAKING HABBITS.
Jan 15, 2004
CAR DIED ON THE ROAD FOR NO REASON. THEN CAR WOULD NOT START. DRIVER VERIFIED THAT GEAR-SHIFT WAS LOCKED IN "PARK" POSITION. JUST GLAD THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO GETTING THE CAR INTO OR OUT OF PARK. REPAIRS OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS HAVE BEEN RE-LUBRICATED THE GEAR-SHIFT CABLE (1ST REPAIR). REPLACE THE GEAR-SHIFT CABLE (2ND REPAIR). THE LAST (3RD) REPAIR WAS A RE-LUBRICATION OF THE REPLACED GEAR-SHIFT CABLE AND RE-ADJUSTMENT OF THE LINKAGE SO CAR COULD RECOGNIZE THAT IT WAS IN PARK. THESE REQUIRED REPAIRS ARE BEING BLAMED ON NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH. ALSO HAVING TROUBLE WITH PREMATURE WARRING ON THE BREAK ROTORS AND PADS. CAR HAS JUST OVER 22,000 MILES ON IT. REASON IS DRIVER (THAT IS NOT DRIVING ENOUGH) IS TOO HARD ON THE BREAKS. (MY OTHER CAR HAS 78,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS NOW READY FOR THE 1ST BREAK JOB.) I AM ALSO BEING TOLD THAT THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN THE CAR HAS ONLY 22,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE READ REPORTS ON THE INTERNET THAT MIS-ADJUSTMENTS FORM THE FACTORY CAN LEAD TO EARLY WARE. *LA
Oct 23, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLES' BRAKES AND ROTORS, CAUSE THEY WEAR EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT BEING USED EXCESSIVELY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Jan 03, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
Oct 25, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
THE BRAKES HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE PURCAHSED. RESULTING IN FREQUENT REPAIR, INCONVENIENCE, SAFETY CONCERNS AND OTHER PROBLEMS. WAS TOLD TODAY BY A BRAKE SPECIALIST THAT THE REASON WHY THE FRONT BRAKES KEEP WEARING FAST IS THAT THE REAR BRAKES DO NOT WORK. NLM
Sep 23, 2002
ENGINE FAN WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF AND ON. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON/ OFF INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH BRAKES FAILING TO STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THESE MATTER. *AK
Mar 13, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
AT 40MPH WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR VEHICLE WOULD RATTLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 12, 2002
THE VEHICLE SURGES AT ALL SPEEDS. NLM
Feb 21, 2001
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY BRAKE PROBLEMS.. *YH
Sep 04, 2001
EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND LOCKED WHILE DRIVING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE, CONSUMER WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND SHE STTES THEY THREW HER KEYS AT HER AND TOLD HER THEY WERE NOT GOING TO SERVICE HER VEHCILE ANYMORE SHE DROVE OFF OF THE LOT WITHOUT ANY BRAKES, BUT FINALLY GOT THEM FIXED AFTER A LOT OF ARGUING AND LAWYERS GOT INVOLVED. *JB
Mar 28, 2001
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES DOME LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN DRIVING, BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*JB
Jul 02, 2001
THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF WHEN THE DOORS ARE SHUT. NLM
May 23, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
OIL LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED OIL ON 12/16/2000 & PUT IN FOUR QUARTS. VEHICLE DID NOT OVERFLOW. ON 12/17/00 THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AT 65 MPH ON S/B 15 FWY. ON 12/19/00 CAR WENT TO HIGH DESERT KIA WHERE THEY FOUND NOTHING WORNG WITH OIL LIGHT. BUT THEY REPLACED A EXHAUST SENSOR SLIENCER AND CENTER PIPE WAS REPLACED. ON 12/20/00, I DROVE TO WORK AND LOMA LINDA WITH NO PROBLEM. ON MY RETURN FROM LOMA LINDA THE OIL LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I PULLED OVER CHECKED THE OIL AND ADDED ONE QUART TO MAKE SURE. OIL LIGHT REMAINED ON. DROVE TO THE 215 FWY AND THE CAR STARTED TO SKIP (JOLT). THIS WAS AT ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR. AS I WENT DOWN THE FWY IT BECAME MORE PROFOUND. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED TOW SERVICE. STRONG BURNING SMELL COMING FROM VEHICLE. BOSH KIA PRESNTLY HAS VEHICLE. THEY STILL CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Jan 06, 2001
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR BEGAN TO IDLE REALLY HIGH THEN REALLY LOW AND WOULD STALL. THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED ONLY A WEEK LATER AFTER THE DEALERSHIP SUPPOSELY CALLED KOREA. *AK
Sep 27, 2000
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sephia. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after being jumpstarted. The contact continued to drive; however, the failure recurred 5 times while driving and depressing the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal. After each failure, the vehicle was able to be restarted when jumpstarted. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys and diagnosed; however, no fault code was retrieved. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Apr 01, 2022
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NEARLY FATAL CAR ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE BREAKS DID NOT LOCK UP. *TR
Oct 09, 2014
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY KIA SEPHIA WAS PURCHASED IN 2000 AND AT APPROXIMATED 32,000 MILES THE PAINT ON THE CAR IS PEELING AND FADED AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAS LIFTED AND IS RAISED. I SEE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH OTHER SEPHIA'S WHEN I AM IN PARKING LOTS OR ON THE ROAD. I CALLED CORAL SPRINGS KIA SEVERAL TIMES AND I AM BEING TOLD THAT BECAUSE I LIVE IN FLORIDA THE PROBLEM IS TO BE EXPECTED. THIS IS A BLATANT LIE. ON MONDAY 9/25 I CALLED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPOKE TO JOHN AT EXTENSION 4635. HE TOLD ME HE WOULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY OFFERED TO SUPPLY THE PARTS BUT NOT THE LABOR TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. IF THEY AGREE TO SUPPLY THE PARTS THEN THEY KNEW OR KNOW THIS MAKE A MODEL IS HAVING PROBLEMS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU CAN ADVISE MY NEXT COURSE OF ACTION. *JB
Sep 27, 2006
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE GONE AT THE SAME TIME...AT 65,000 MILES...WHICH WHEN I CHECKED WITH REPAIR SHOP IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL THAT AT THIS LOW MILES ONE WOULD GO LET ALONE BOTH...HE SAID IT IS A QUALITY ISSUE. KIA SAYS ITS NOT COVERED...WHEN WENT TO GET OUT OF DRIVERS SIDE THE DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF. AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER...TOOK TO KIA EAST SYRACUSE, NY THEY SAID THEY DON'T MAKE THEM ANY MORE BECAUSE SO MANY PROBLEMS. *NM
Jul 26, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
PURCHASED VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS BEFORE ACCIDENT AND NOTICED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE BRAKES WERE "MUSHY" AND STOPPING DISTANCE SEEMED UNUSUAL. INDIVIDUAL SELLING VEHICLE (NOT DEALER) STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO BE CERTAIN SINCED MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR VERY TOUCHY BRAKES AND I THOUGHT IT MIGHT JUST BE AN ADJUSTMENT PERIOD. HOWEVER, I AM A CAREFUL AND PATIENT DRIVER AND IN 20 YEARS OF DRIVING HAVE HAD ONLY 4 SPEEDING TICKETS AND ZERO ACCIDENTS UNTIL I DROVE THIS CAR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 9-10 DAYS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 15 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH ABOUT ONE CAR LENGTH BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE PICKUP IN FRONT OF ME. THE PICKUP DRIVER SLAMMED HER BRAKES AND I SLAMMED MINE ONLY TO HAVE THEM GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE NO RESISTANCE. I HIT THE PICKUP HARD ENOUGH TO SEVERELY BRUISE MY ARM ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSE SEVERAL DAYS OF BACK AND NECK PAIN. SOME OF THIS MIGHT HAVE ALSO BEEN AVOIDED IF THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED, BUT EVEN THOUGH THIS CRASH WAS A FULL FRONTAL ACCIDENT THEY DID NOT. AFTER I LEFT THE VEHICLE, ANOTHER SMALL CAR HIT THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE AND THE FRONT OF HERS. HER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IMMEDIATELY AND SHE SUSTAINED ZERO INJURIES. MY CAR HAD ONLY 58,000 MILES ON IT AND THE TIRES WERE NEARLY NEW, SO IT APPEARS TO ME THAT I HAD BOTH BRAKE AND AIRBAG FAILURE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF MY VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLES OF THE OTHER TWO DRIVERS. SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS NOT FINANCED, IT HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE ONLY. I HAVE NOTICED MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE REGARDING BOTH BRAKE AND AIRBAG FAILURES IN THE KIA SEPHIA, YET I FOUND NO RECALLS FOR THESE ITEMS BY KIA.
Aug 22, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT: WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. THE COOLING SYSTEM ROCKETED TO HIGH AFTER THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WENT DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CHECK THE VEHICLE UNTIL AFTER JULY 11TH. THE CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW WHAT EXACTLY THE DEALERSHIPS DIAGNOSIS WAS BECAUSE THEY HAVE YET TO CHECK VEHICLE. CONSUMER SUSPECTED THIS WAS A COOLING SYSTEM ISSUE WITH BATTERY PROBLEMS AS WELL. *AK
Jul 08, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE CUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. ALSO, THE ALARM SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE DASH BOARD LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT. *SC *JB
Feb 16, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER STATED, THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER A "SERVICE CAMPAIGN " WAS DONE TO THE BATTERY CABLE. *AK
Dec 08, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I'VE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS DISINTEGRATING FROM WITHIN. I'VE HAD THEM REPLACED MANY TIMES AT LEAST 3 OR 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YRS THE MOST RECENT WAS THIS SUMMER ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM AGAIN IT BEGINS TO ACT LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL, THEN STARTS VIGOUROUSLY SHAKING, AND IT ALSO LOSES ACCELERATION SPEED. I'LL BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTS ACTING UP AND LOSING SPEED AND IT WONT GO ANY HIGHER THAN 20 MPH OR SO. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND ONE THAT I CONSIDER VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I COULD BE DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET OR A HWY AND I LOSE ACCELERATION SPEED AND IT SHAKES. THIS POSES A PROBLEM TO MY OWN SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS DRIVING WHILE THESE EFFECTS OCCUR. I'M SCARED IT WILL BLOW UP, BURN UP, OR FALL APART WITH ALL THE SHAKING OR EVEN STALL AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP!!! I'VE TAKEN IT NUMEROUS TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THIS FIXED AND I'VE ONLY GOTTEN A TEMPORARY FIX AS YOU CAN SEE. IF ITS NOT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ITS THE FUEL INJECTORS, OR THE FUEL GAUGE, IT'S ALWAYS ONE THING OR ANTHER. THIS CAR IS A LEMON!!! *AK
Sep 08, 2004
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON 5/28/04 (47,800 MILES). ON 7/5/04 HAD SAME ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF PROBLEM AFTER HAVING CAR FOR 2 DAYS. ON 8/3/04 AGAIN HAD SAME ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, AGAIN AFTER HAVING CAR FOR 2 DAYS, DEALER FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF PROBLEM. SAME DAY (8/5/04) TOOK CAR HOME TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. PULLED OFF ROAD, PUT CAR IN PARK, SHUT OFF CAR, WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, RESTARTED CAR, NO PROBLEM AT THAT POINT WITH SHIFTING. CALLED DEALERSHIP IN BRANDON (WHO REPLACED TRANSMISSION) SPOKE WITH ANDY ADVISED HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HE STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND IT WAS RESETING ITSELF ONCE THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. HE SAID HE WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH HIS TECHNICAL PEOPLE TO FIND OUT WHAT TO REPLACE TO FIX CAR. I HAVE CALLED ANDY EVERY DAY, SOMETIMES TWICE A DAY AND ALL I CAN GET FROM HIM IS HIS PEOPLE WILL NOT RETURN HIS CALL AND IN TURN ANDY IS NOT RETURNING MY CALLS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON AND NOW YOU HAVE TO BUMP THE STARTER A COUPLE OF TIMES TO GET THE CAR CRANKED. THE STARTER WAS NOT GIVING ME A PROBLEM UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. ALL I AM ASKING IS FOR THIS CAR TO BE PROPERLY FIXED. *JB
Aug 11, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION. THE PADS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES STILL CONTINUE TO SQUEAL LIKE METAL TO METAL. THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE AGAIN, AND THEY WANT CONSUMERTO PAY THE DEALER $360.00.*AK THE BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE METAL RUBBING METAL WHEN APPLIED. FRONT SEAT BELT WAS DEFECTIVE AN SINCE HAS BEEN REPLACED. *TC
Apr 14, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE <45000 MILES ON MY CAR (2000 KIA SEPHIA) AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED 3X AND THE BACK BRAKES REPLACED 1X. ALSO, WHEN I TURN ON THE AC, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED. THE CAR ALSO FEELS LIKE IT IS TRYING TO PULL SOMETHING OF GREAT WEIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE BACK SEATBELTS DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE SEAT BELTS ARE ONLY TO LOCK WHEN THE BRAKES ARE SLAMMED OR THE VEHICLE IS HIT (SO HOW IS A CHILD BOOSTER SEAT SUPPOSED TO STAY PUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION?) *JB
Apr 05, 2004
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Oct 29, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE. WINDSHIELD SEPARATED FROM FRAME, MOLDING FELL OFF 4 TIMES DURING FIRST 4 MONTHS OF PURCHASE ALTERNATOR REPLACED TWICE. BATTERY REPLACED AFTER ONLY HAVING VEHICLE 2 MONTHS. AIR CONDITION (A/C) FUSE BLEW TWICE FAN FUSE BLEW ONCE CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. BACK DOORS STICK SHUT. BACK DOORS HINGES RUSTED AND BENT CAUSING SQUEAKING AND NOT COMPLETELY TO SHUT. TRANS SHIFTS HARD AND SOMETIMES STICKS. ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKED TRANS WAS SHIFTED BY ITSELF. HAD TRANS FLUSHED SEEMS TO BE OK. CAR SHAKES AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAPE PLAYER MAKES FUNNY NOISES IF USED FOR LONG TIME.GAS MILEAGE HAS BEEN POOR SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED. MOLDING TURNED WHITE. CAR HAS HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED TWICE. FUEL SENSOR IN TANK REPLACED THREE TIMES. *LA
Oct 15, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BRAKE FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE A/C HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER THE FIRST USE, AND THE GAS LIGHT STAYED ON. (TURI MILLER CAN BE REACH AS WELL AT: D-715 726 8887 OR H-715 833 6309 AND VIA [email protected]) *SCC *JB
Sep 03, 2003
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT HARNESS BROKE ON THE LEFT SIDE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Jul 02, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
OUR KIA SEPHIA 2000 IS A LEMON. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WARE AND SHAKING DUE TO POOR DESIGN. WE RECEIVED THE CAR WITH A DEAD BATTERY. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD BATTERY. WE WERE ON OUR THIRD SET OF TIRES BEFORE 30,000 MILES. THE GEAR SHIFT WILL STICK SO THAT YOU CAN NOT TAKE IT OUT OF PARK. THE WEATHER MOLDING IS FALLING OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND THEY COULD NOT KEEP IT FROM COMING ON. *JB
May 13, 2003
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
THIS CAR WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A SAND AND GRAVEL ONE TON TRUCK GOING 35 MPH. IT WAS PUSHED INTO THE LARGE SUV IN FRONT OF IT. THE KIA AND SUV WERE BOTH STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC WHEN HIT. THE KIA SEATS BROKE AND RECLINED BACK AND THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE. MANY INJURIES WERE INCURRED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER.*AK
Aug 06, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. CONSUMER IS ADDING A PINT OF BRAKE FLUID DAILY. BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASHBOARD, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED PREVIOUSLY, THIS WILL BE THE 3RD MASTER CYLINDER, THE VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES AND THE DEALER STATED IT WAS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, HOWEVER THE VIBRATION CONTINUED AFTER THE ALIGNMENT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 17,000 MILES.*JB
Jun 28, 2002
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
30 NOV 99-BLINKERS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE (MO=2,415);28 DEC 99-BLINKERS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE (MO=3,044);13 JAN 00-BLINKERS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE (MO=3,423);16 MAR 00-BLINKERS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERABLE (MO=5,268);8 MAR 01-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENTLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=26,471);20 NOV 01-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=33,853);30 MAY 02-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENTLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=33,853);5 JUN 02-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=33,933);19 JUN 02-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=34,443);20 JUN 02-GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERMITTENLY WON'T SHIFT(MO=34, 536);GEAR SHIFT ASSY CHANGED 4 TIMES--COMPANY CLAIMS CAN'T VERIFY PROBLEM. HAVE TWO WITNESSES WITH SIGNATURES FROM PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHO HAVE SIGNED STATEMENTS THAT THEY TRIED TO GET GEAR SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK WITHOUT SUCCESS. CAR GOES OUT OF BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY IN LESS THAN 1500 MILES. POWER TRAIN WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT. INFORMED COMPANY THAT REFUND IS DESIRED. FILED WITH BBB HERE IN CA AS REQUIRED. THIS PROBLEM PRESENTS A REAL DANGER TO MYSELF IF CAN'T GET CAR OUT OF PARK; CAN'T TRUST CAR.*AK
Jun 26, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IT CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WILL NOT START BACK UP. CONSUMER HAS TO GET IT TOWED EVERY TIME. THEN, IT IS TOWED BACK TO DEALER, YET, DEALER CANNOT FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES HE IS AFRAID THAT HE OR HIS DAUGHTER IS GOING TO GET HURT.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THERE IS SUDDEN ACCELERATION THEN SLOWING DOWN OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT BRAKES BEING APPLIED. EXPERIENCING FUEL RELATIONS PROBLEMS POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE FUEL BOX. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY FAILED. *TT
Jun 11, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
AFTER VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT FUEL SYSTEM DID SHUT DOWN, CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND OTHER FUEL TO LEAK OUT. *AK
Jun 10, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THE SILENCER NEXT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RUSTING OUT. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD REPAIRED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NLM BRAKES, ROTORS AND PADS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. *YH
Apr 17, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN ROYAL SOLD US THE CAR NO INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO US THAT THE CAR HAS 5 PROBLEMS,WITH IT.ON THE WINDOW WAS A SIGN SAYING IT HAD CRUISE CONTROL IT DOESN'T.ALSO THE FINANCE COMPANY THAT IS THE HOLDER HAS BEEN REALLY UNPROFESSIONAL.I HAD THE CAR FOR ONLY 4MONTHS HAD INSURANCE THEY KEPT TELLING ME I DIDN'T,THEY SEND A MAN OUT TO CHECK FOR THE THIRD TIME.I WENT TO MY CAR TO GIVE HIM THE INFORMATION,HE CALLED THE OFFICE OF A.B.C. FINANCE TO LET THEM KNOW I HAD INSURANCE, STARTING JOKING WITH SOMEONE ON THE OTHER LINE SAYING I HAD A KNIFE TO HIS THROAT.THERE WAS TRUTH TO THAT LATTER HE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE WHERE HE HAD LEARNED THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO MY HOME. POLICE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR WITH GUNS DRAWED READY TO SHOOT. I WAS SITTING WITH MY DAUGHTER WHEN THEY TOLD US TO KEEP OUR HANDS UP,DON'T MOVE. I'M ON MEDICATION FOR DEPRESSION SO THAT DIDN'T HELP MATTERS AT ALL.*AK
Mar 15, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON APRIL 2001. BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN IN OCTOBER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AGAIN AT 9468 MILES AND AGAIN AT 15500 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO FAULTY FUEL CONTROL VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. RADIO CHANGER WOULD GET HOT AND WOULD NOT CHANGE STATIONS, DEALER REPLACED THE RADIO. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EXHAUST LEAK, DEALER REPLACED THE MUFFLER. *JB
Oct 15, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO HAVE A POWER STEERING, RACK AND PINION, 4 SETS OF BRAKES GOING ON 5. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY TIRES ROTATED MORE TIMES THAN NECESSARY. THE BRAKES MAKES A GRINDING, RATTLING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO STOP. WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKES IT DOESN'T STOP QUICKLY. THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR IFS FALLING OFF. THE RADIO WILL SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON. THE HEATER WORKS WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING. IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETIMES THE CAR WONT CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR A WHILE IT WILL CRANK. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE GLOVE BOX FELL APART. I HAVE COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND WIRING PROBLEMS. THE GEARS ARE HARD TO PUT IN REVERSE AND THEN WHEN IT FINALLY POPS INTO GEAR IT MAKES A LOUD POPPING SOUND. IT SLOW TO PUT IN DRIVE AND THEN IT WILL TAKE OFF REAL FAST ALMOST MAKING YOU RUN INTO SOMETHING.*AK
Oct 10, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 09, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
FUEL GUAGE FAULTY, HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES, BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED LESS THAN 5000 MILES. TRANSMISSION SLIPS
Aug 25, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES GAS INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS 1/2 TANK OF GAS, SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED.*JB
Jul 02, 2001
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH OVERDRIVE AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE THEN DROPPED DOWN TO 20 MPH. TOWED TO DEALER, AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN. CONSUMER DOUBTED THAT IT WAS REPLACED THE SECOND TIME. SHE NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING IN WRITING. ON 4 JUNE, 2001 THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, SHE WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED. CONSUMER BELIEVED TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Jun 22, 2001
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY, ENGINE WILL REV UP AND CANNOT GO OVER 20 MPH. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. *AK THE CAUSE FOR CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE COMPUTERE FAILURE. ALSO, TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *YH
Mar 07, 2001
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES
1 complaint
IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF OWNING THE CAR THAT I PURCHASED BRAND NEW, I HAVE BLOWN AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE(NO PUNCTURES - BELT EXPOSED); HAD THE DOOR LOCKS AND COMPARTMENT LID REPLACED BY (NO CHARGE).*AK (TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P185/65R14 )
Feb 22, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH A NEW VEHICLE WITHIN FOURTEEN MONTHS. COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED/ BATTERY WAS REPLACED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WAS LEAKING AIR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS WERE DONE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Dec 27, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN OFF POSITION, AND DRIVER'S SIDE/PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CAUSE, ALSO DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT STAY LOCKED IN HOUSING MECHANISM. IN ADDITION, HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FAULTY BRAKES. UPON STOPPING BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD NOISE, SOUNDED LIKE METAL TO METAL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK*EA04007*
Dec 19, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AT ONE TIME ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON, IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTION, THEN I HAD THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED, NOT EVEN TWO MONTHS LATER I HAD TO GET THEM REPLACED AGAIN, THATS INCLUDING THE DRUMS, THAT WAS BECAUSE IT WOULD VIBRATE AND WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE IT WOULD MAKE A POP SOUND. AFTER 8 MONTHS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE THE BATTERY WENT DEAD ONE DAY I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR SMELLS LIKE SMOKE. I HAD IT CHECK BECAUSE IT SHIFTS HARD AND IT HESITATES ALL THE TIME, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OKAY. *AK
Dec 09, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY,SHIFTING IMPOSSIBLE,FUEL WILL SPIT OUT (NOT TOPPING OFF),CONSTANLY REPLACING BRAKES. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-006
Oct 23, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 10, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VEHICLE OVERHEATED. ALSO, REAR DOORS WERE STUCK.*AK
Jun 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
INCIDENT #1> HUSBAND DROVE V1 TO JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA, ABOUT 21 DAYS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. I WENT OUT THE NEXT MORNING, STARTED CAR PULLED FROM YARD/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, BACKED INTO YARD, CHECKED OIL NOTED NONE IN V1( DEALER STATES OTHERWISE) KIA ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED ON THAT SUNDAY EVENING, 11/28/1999/ V1 VIA TOW TAKEN TO GATORLAND TOYOTA. WE WHERE NOT GIVEN A RENTAL UNTIL 12/01/99> CANISTER BUFFER/ VALUE PUMP REPLACED, V1 STILL MAKES PINGS, KNOCKS WHEN ACCEL/>12/21/1999> ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING> 12/20/1999, ENGINE LIGHT CAME N AGAIN, GATORLAND SERVICE TECH ADVISED SAFE TO DRIVE( WE TOOK CAR IN NEXT DAY) THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH A RENTAL, SAME PROBLEM WITH VALVES, ( PURGE FLOW REPLACE) VAL- SOL USED> RATTLES STILL / TECHS STATED UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE. BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESS WHEN COIMG INTO DRIVE, ALL THE WAY DWN UNABLE TO STOP IN TIMELY MANOR, BARRIER IN FRONT DRIVEWAY.V1 PADS REPLACED/ TECH STATED ROTORS RESURFED, BRAKES STILL LOW, PROBLEM WITH BRAKES STARTED WHEN A V2 CAME THRU AND INTERSECTION I HAD TO SLAM MY BRAKES AND FROM THAT TIME BRAKES WENT DWN HILL.( STILL RATTLES) > V1 TRAVELING APROX 75 MPH ON I-75, HEARD A THUMPING ON ROOF OF V1, PULLED OVER / SAW RUBBER MOLDING HANGING FROM TOP/DRIVERS SIDE, THEN IT SLID DWN GLASS, TRIED TO SECURE BACK ON/ FLEW OFF AGAIN, SHOP ADVISED ON THAT SAME EVENING, THEY ADVISED./ NOT HELPFUL AT ALL> I WAS LEAVING FOR MY VACATION WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURED AND HAVE TO ALTER MY PLANS ONCE AGAIN FOR THIS STUPID CAR. GATORLAND AFTER HAVING MY CAR ALL DAY CALLED TO SAY THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER THE PART, AND I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT IN AND LEAVE IT ALLLLLLLLLL DAY, ONCE AGAIN, INCONVIENCE TO ME.
May 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WEATHER STRIPPING IS PEELING OFF ON THE SIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES, VEHICLE VIBRATES.
May 04, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALONG WITH OTHER SAFTEY FEATURES ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. DOOR LOCKS BECOME JAMMED FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, AND THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Feb 08, 2000
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