Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

While driving at any speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While driving at any speed, vehicle completely shutsdown without warning, dealer has yet to be contatced. Consumer said when he purchased the vehicle engine light was on and engine shuts off whenever stopping, took back to dealer many times for repair, vehicle is experiencing the same problem. Consumer also stated the speedometer is acting erractically, the overdrive light has illuminated.

3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

While traveling at any speed vehicle completely shutsdown without warning. Dealer has been contacted, but is unable to locate source of problem. Please provide further details.

4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1998

When driving at various speeds, vehicle would stall or die out for no reason. Has no steering control of vehicle. When stopped at light or stop sign, vehicle just shuts down. Took to dealer & told nothing was wrong with vehicle.




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