Headlights problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

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

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2003

I bought a 1998 kia Sephia in Feb of 2000 I have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the time that I have owned this car. My signal light on one side has never really worked properly and the the headlight constantly shorts out. Of course now I'm out of warranty and still experiencing these problems and many more I dont know where else to turn because all I'm ever told is that's a kia for you. I still have a loan of this car and dont think it's right that almost every year the gear shifter and trans need to be replaced. I would great appreciate any help you can give me because I havent been able to drive the car for the last 2 months because the gear shifter wont come out of park and when it did the trans raced when reaching 2 gear. There is no way anyone should experience this much trouble whether being a used car or not. Please help me.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2000

Brakes,lights,seats,battery,airbags,odometer,leaks,aircondition,leftdoorhandle (tiresize: 14`)( dot number: tire size: 14` ).

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2000

I would never buy a kia again. This car has been nothing but trouble. The transmission prematurely went out with no warning. Had to be completly replaced. Both front headlight assemblies melted due to reasons still unknown. The brakes worn prematurely. Not to mention all of the other hassles I've had with this car. Sometimes I wish someone would just take it, I hate it so much!.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/06/1999

Headlight inoperative. Nlm.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/25/1998

Both head lamp seals failed, so when it rains or the car is washed the headlights fog up severly causing poor visibility.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/09/1998

Whenever fuel is pumped into tank, it would spill back out. Vehicle cannot be completely filled. Has taken vehicle to dealer & entire fuel tank system has been replaced. The problem still exists. Also engine check light keeps coming on/turn signals would not show, and headlights would get moisture inside of lens.

7 Headlights problem

When the transmission was in reverse, it would pop out of gear into neutral. Then vehicle would stop. Also, abs brakes were replaced twice due to excessive wear to drums. Headlights would have condensation, and dashboard was replaced due to cracks. Vehicle now on third transmission and it still slips out of reverse when backing up.

8 Headlights problem

Head lights failed. Nlm.

9 Headlights problem

On two occasions the front headlight filled with water. Nlm.

10 Headlights problem

When the high beams are on the headlights become inoperable, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

11 Headlights problem

Head light failure.



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