Door Hinge problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Three problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 07/05/1999

Engine stalls, especially when starting up vehicle in the mornings. Gas gauge does not read full, and passenger's side door is broken. This will be the third repair. Replaced door panel. Door hinges were broken.

2 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 07/05/1999

Hard starting up vehicle in the mornings, and gas gauge does not read full tank. Also, passenger's side door is broken at the hinges. Had the panel replaced. This will be the third repair.

3 Door Hinge problem

Failure Date: 02/11/1999

Driver side weather stripping is coming off of door. Yh.


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