12 problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The ignition system is hard starting at times, even right after I got a tune up from the dealer. Glovebox has been replaced once before because the closing mechanism jams and will not open. Transmission has slipped, shifts roughly since new. The brakes grind constantly, dealer has replaced rotors, then replaced brake pads after that, now grinding again.
I bought this car used w/42k miles. I have had the same problem with the tps since 2months after I bought it. I have had it in the kia repair shop 8 times and have spent over $1500. 00 in repairs, towing and rental cars. I have had it towed 3 times. It has had a new computer, new sensors, new distribution center and new circuit connectors installed, in addition to all of the fuel related safety recall parts. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. Kia consumer assistance is clueless---this make and model should have been recalled completely! I am in the process of filing lemon law and am completely disgusted with this car, as well as the company.
I have had this problem since 1998. I have taken the car to two different dealerships and they did not have a solution to the problem. I have also notified kia and they have been no help to me. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Vehicle experiencing slow start. Nlm.
Vehicle won't start. Nlm.
Vehicle wont start. Nlm.
Vehicle experienced slow start or would not start at all. Nlm.
Ignition coil and spark plugs failed.
Vehicle won't start. Nlm.
Vehicle experiencing slow start (cold start). Nlm.
Has been in 17 times and still need brakes and everything else. What a piece of junk !!manufactor refuses to honor warranty.
We have replaced the rotors and brake pads 4 times and the drums once. The car has difficulty starting and taking off. Various problems concerning minor problems, seat cushion , lighter, a/c, gas spewing back out of tank etc. Our major concern is the braking system which started six weeks after purchase and hasn't ended yet. The kia representative is uncooperative.