7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,667 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1996 Kia Sephia:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #3

Dec 012003

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer stated that on December 1, 2003 the dashboard lifted up in the front when turning on the defroster. It did not defog the window, it will work somewhat but not like it should. Can see the inside dashboard where wiring and foam was. It has progressively gotten worse since December 2003. Consumer had tried to push the dashboard down with her hands, but the dashboard will not move. Consumer has not had a dealer look at vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

Add Complaint
problem #2

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

Add Complaint
problem #1

Jul 201996

Sephia

  • miles
Windows will not defrost due to design of defogger system; airflow not enough to clear windows; once windows are fogged up, owner has to park vehicle; impairs vision, could cause accident.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Add Complaint