10.0

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

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problem #7

Jun 082002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
This car has so many problems they cant all be listed.the battery melted, the tires wont stay inflated properly, the A/C broke, the cruise control broke, just to name a few. The car shakes if you go over 60 and the dealer charged me to align the front end, told me it needed to be done every 6 months.also said I should have known the battery would melt, its Korean.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #6

Jan 282002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
While driving at 30 mph front end support system on passenger's side of vehicle started to vibrate very hard and pulling to the right. Bolts came out of support system, and nuts came off drivers side.

- Dyer, IN, USA

problem #5

Mar 012000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end disc brakes keep wearing out. At approximately 12000 miles all four disc brakes and pads were replaced, covered under warranty. Then, again at approximately at 25ooo miles front end disc and pads were replaced. Pads were replaced under consumer's expense. Currently, at 31ooo miles, front end disc and pads are wearing out. Also, consumer feels vibration on pedal and steering wheel when vehicle is in motion at 55mph or greater.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 092000

Sephia

  • miles
Tires was replaced Feb.29th 2000 plus alignment and flywheel replaced in transmission. After that heard rubbing nioses when I turned wheel lt. To rt. Asked mechanic about niose he stated I know what it is, when he came back to return my car (he stated) it was your mounts to the transmission was not aligned, bolts. Plus this is my second Kia Sephia and I not getting any help with the problems and I could go on and on, but I would write a best seller. Thanks for listening

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 312000

Sephia

  • miles
Driving on highway travelling 75mph from ft lauderdale to brooksville, had problems with steering and keeping vehicle on the road. Lost control of steering and swerved off of the road. Was able to get back on the road and continue. Got vehicle back from dealership for an alignment and 4 new tires and still the vehicle was shaking. Will take the vehicle back to the dealer.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 251999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle pulls to the right while driving, aligned 4 times, pulling caused tires to be replaced twice due to wear on the outside of the tires. Brakes and rotors have been replaced twice, leaking boot axle replaced once. Dealer has been contacted.

- Rehoboth, MA, USA

problem #1

Dec 121998

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed the front end is pulling to the left and the tires are bald. Also, when applying the brakes, there is a squeaking noise.

- Georgetown, SC, USA