Nine problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My wife was driving our 1998 kia Sephia and the engine began to stall. She pulled into a parking lot and the engine caught on fire. My wife ran away form the vehicle. The whole front of the car was burned up.
Received recall 99v318000. Contacted dealer for appointment. Took to dealer on the appointed day. Informed by service manager no parts were available for engine stalling. Claimed parts would be available in 1 1/2 months.
Recall 99v318/ engine stalling. Parts were not available.
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.
Engine intermittently stalls while driving and hesitates before starting. Dealer notified.
Received recall notice 99v318000 & contacted dealership. Was informed by service manager that no parts were available for engine stalling repair. Would notify owner when parts would be available. Owner is still waiting.
Nhtsa recall99v318000 and manufacturer's recall 99v318/ engine stalling. No parts were available.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v318000/ engine stalling. Problem continued to occur. While driving vehicle stalled and cut off. Please provide any further details.
Recall # 99v318000 kia/engine stalling (c304/c305) dealer has no parts to correct recall. Owner received recall notice in December. Owner has contacted dealership 3 times in reference to recall notice.