10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99 miles

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problem #6

May 192003

Sephia

  • 594 miles
Consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 Kia Sephia. Nar 07/21/2003. Transmission, rear blinkers, brake pads, fuel pump and valve.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

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problem #5

Mar 032003

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
The driver side brake shoe broke in half.

- Madisonville, KY, USA

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problem #4

Jan 212000

Sephia

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors failed causing squealing noise when applying brakes. Slc

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 212000

Sephia

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors failed causing squealing noise when applying brakes. Slc

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 112000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds front end and the steering wheel shake out of control, also brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing. Brakes are soft and at times the vehicle won't stop unless brakes are pushed all the way to the floor.

- Lexington, KY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 192000

Sephia

  • miles
Because the back brakes are not engaged at all, front brakes pads are completely worn out. Brake pads will have to be replaced.

- Bealeton, VA, USA

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