10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,780 miles

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problem #5

Jan 052004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 68,900 miles
My 2000 Kia Sephia ls's front seat broke, while I was driving, and seat suddenly fell backwards.

- Bedford, IN, USA

problem #4

Jun 202002

Sephia

  • miles
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.

- Helena, MT, USA

problem #3

Sep 042001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states the track seats are defective.

- Pinon Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 042001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer states the track seats are defective.

- Pinon Hills, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 022001

Sephia

  • miles
Car was hit from behind while stopped for traffic. Car was hit into another vehicle. During this process seat failed into reclining position.

- Milton, FL, USA