2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,175 miles

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problem #3

Mar 212015

Sephia

  • 80,000 miles
The locks freeze up in cold temps, enough to twist and bend my key. Even trying to force it open from the inside does not work. I almost broke my thumb trying to force it open unless you put a heater in the car for a long time.

- Thorold, OH, USA

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problem #2

Jan 032005

Sephia

  • 37,000 miles
2000 Kia Sephia door latches do not work when weather is freezing and dashboard curled up not allowing defrost of front windshield.

- Kewgardens , NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 222009

Sephia

  • 66,525 miles
In normally opening the driver's side door from the inside in cold weather, the plastic door handle broke became inoperative. The only way to open the door was by rolling down the window and operating the door using the outside door handle. Obviously this is a safety problem if the car needs to be exited quickly.

- West Hartford, CT, USA

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