Table 1 shows 17 common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (15 problems).
The ignition system is hard starting at times, even right after I got a tune up from the dealer. Glovebox has been replaced once before because the closing mechanism jams and will not open. Transmission has slipped, shifts roughly since new. Read details...
Consumer states vehicle will stall w/o warning while driving. Vehicle checked by dlr who has replaced ignition switch and starter(3x). Problem is still occuring. Mr Read details...
Battery wasn't holding charge, needed continuous refill with distilled water, overheating, overflowing and spilling acid corroding other parts. (nar) Read details...