13 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
I will never ever ever buy another kia--this car is a piece of junk!!!.
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I felt that buying a new car would mean not having to worry about putting it in the shop as often as I have had to do. Other than the alternator, there have been two other times when my "new" car had to be worked on. Luckily I still have a warranty, but I am extremely unhappy with the quality of my kia.
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Vehicle seemed to have problems starting 2 or 3 times previously but eventually started up. I have also found out that this vehicle may have been previously owned by orlando barringer of memphis, tenn. When I call the 24hr road side assistance that is the name that appeared when the VIN was entered. Also when I call the atlanta dealership to verify that my vehicle was there, I was told that they were unable to pull up my information. I believe that I may have been sold a used vehicle.
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Oh sirs, there are plenty more parts/components on this vehicle that has failed.
Numberous problems - not starting/ brakes need to be replaced several times/ shimmies between 15-45 mph, I had to have my tires replaced prematurly/ has horrible rattle/gas tank spilling gas and gas never showing full/dealer never cooperative can never find problem until a recall or car has to be towed. They had my car for 6 weeks and couldn't figure out what was causing shimmy problem it has been almost a year. I am about to contact attorney to sue dealer and manufacture. Please do something about these cars they are a hazard to the consumer!!!!.
Vehicle would not start due to a faulty starter circuit fuse. Nlm.
Alternator, starter and two batteries have failed. Mjs.
I have problems starting up the car, it does not matter whether during the day or night. When I put the key in the ignition I have to try at least four to five times befor it clicks over to start. It just clicks instead of starting right away. I took the car back four(4) times to repair, and still problem not solved.
Alternator failed.