Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Table 1 shows 22 common power train related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the overdrive light on (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

The Automatic Transmission problem

While shifting transmission down shifted on its own, and the shift lock system failed. Consumer was unable to unlock the shift lever in order to move the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.   Read details...

The Overdrive Light On problem

I have had my car for about 7 months, and I have found out that it had 5 recalls and the problems I have had consists of check engine light coming on and o/d light flashing. Also, car acts as if it does not want to go into gear.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, and was informed that a new transmission was needed, however three days lated consumer began experiencing problems again.   Read details...


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