Engine problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2003

Intermittently while driving the vehicle looses power. Dealer indicated and performed a tune up on the vehicle. Consumer states the problem is recurring. Please provide further information.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2002

At random the vehicle refused to start, also the steering wheel did not lock with the key removed.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1998

Rear motor mount bolts failed.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1997

Noise in the engine due to failure of the lifters.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Car Stall problems	10
Gasoline Engine problems	10
Engine Stall problems	5
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	4
Engine problems	4
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Knocking Noise problems	2
Engine Noise problems	2
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Engine Failure problems	1
Emission Control problems	1

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