10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,785 miles
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I 🅾wn a 2000 Kia Sephia & the front drivers seatbelt retracts slow& does not lock. The passenger seatbelt does not retract @ all. Additionally, the passenger front door lock does not lock as if the lock actuator has seized up.
- Fat Lauderdale, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sephia. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact noticed the turn signal lights failed. The hazard lights would not function and the instrument panel lighting functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65,000 miles...which when I checked with repair shop is highly unusual that at this low miles one would go let alone both...he said it is a quality issue. Kia says its not covered...when went to get out of drivers side the door handle snapped off. An electrical problem with heater/air conditioner...took to Kia East syracuse, NY they said they don't make them any more because so many problems.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
The vehicle cut off. The dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. Also, the alarm system was defective. The dash board light was intermittent.
- Orange, NJ, USA
Consumer complained about the electrical system. The lights won't stay on. Consumer replaced fuses several times. However, the problem still occurred. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, but consumer was unable to duplicate the problem.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
Engine stalls intermittently for no appearent reason in traffic
- Steelville, MO, USA
Air bags did not deploy, brake failure. The consumer was in an accident due to brake failure and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The A/C had to be replaced after the first use, and the gas light stayed on. (turi miller can be reach as well at: D-715 726 8887 or H-715 833 6309 and via email-turijo@yahoo.com)
- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
The consumer believed a defect existed within the vehicle's electrical system/alternator. The consumer had to replace 3 failed batteries since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer advised the consumer the vehicle was not driven enough for battery to charge itself. Failures occurred on 07/01, and 06/03 respectively. This was the third battery that was placed in the vehicle.
- Lakeland, FL, USA
The electrical system wire harness failed, which caused the turn signals to be inoperative.
- Allentown, PA, USA
When getting my 3,000 maintenance. The service man told me that they would not perform the maintenance check because the car needed a new computer. The computer chip needed to be replaced, so the maintenance would not be necessary. I've called every other week, trying to find out what and were the are on getting the computer. Here it is almost June, and no replacement. The check engine light continues to gone on and off every other day. I am tired of calling the service department. I am a single mother of 3 boys with one income. That is why I purchased a Kia, because I thought it was a reliable car. Can this please be investigated farther than what I can do.
- Wichita, KS, USA
When vehicle was being driven it cuts off without warning. Also, will not start back up. Consumer has to get it towed every time. Then, it is towed back to dealer, yet, dealer cannot find out the problem. Consumer states he is afraid that he or his daughter is going to get hurt. Consumer adds there is sudden acceleration then slowing down of the vehicle without brakes being applied. Experiencing fuel relations problems possibly related to the fuel box. It is also possible that the alternator and battery failed.
- Shreveport, LA, USA
The ignition key would turn, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also vehicle would not start, dealer replace the battery and alternator.
- Port Charlotte, FL, USA
Consumer states having numerous electrical problems.
- Pinon Hills, CA, USA
The ignition key would turn, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also vehicle would not start, dealer replace the battery and alternator.
- Port Charlotte, FL, USA
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA