4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,714 miles

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problem #7

Nov 041996

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles
I purchased a 1996 Kia Sephia and have the same problam as alot of other owners. The dashboard is lifting and peeling away from the frame.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Dec 102002

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
It is unbelieveable that there is no recall on the dashboards for Kia vehicles. I own a Kia Sephia and it seems like the dashboard cracks and peels off. I have seen other models and it faces the same problems. Matter of fact I visited Kia dealerships and there is no warranty on this items. The dealerships also mentioned that they have alot of complaints on that same issue. I strongly believe that there must be a recall on this issues.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 131999

Sephia

  • 20,000 miles
Dashboard is separating from the frame of the interior of the vehicle. Dealer has examined the vehicle on four occasions, and was unable to resolve the problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Jan 072004

(reported on)

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 17,000 miles
The dashboard is rising and the defroster doesn't work, causing poor visibility to the driver.

- Cusseta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 092003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states that dashboard is peeling off from the car's foundation.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

May 222003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The dash board buckled to the point where the consumer had to cut off portions of it. The consumer was concerned it may affect the performance of the air bag.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 311997

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Rattling sounds throughout the car when driving.

- Houston, TX, USA