Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (five problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Sephia


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

The Structure problem

The dashboard is warped/coming up and has bent/ruined the defrost/defogger system. It happened all on it's own, we did nothing to provoke this. I am the original owner and the car has never been in a wreck. I am concerned if it has caused airbag damage.   Read details...

The Body problem

Dash warped and faded causing poor fit. Mjs   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

I have had numerous problems with this. The check engine light has come on, the rotors had to be replaced twice and they still made noise but the dealer said there was nothing else they could do, the hinge on the back door failed, the left strut had to be replaced.   Read details...


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