Radio/tape Cd Player problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Eight problems related to radio/tape cd player have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2000

The seek button on the radio is inoperative. Nlm.

2 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 11/06/1999

This car has had new transmission/brakes/radio and battery, and I am waiting on something new to happen soon. I bought this car because I thought that my feet was not aas dependable as a car. . My mistake. If the repairs keep up I will have a new car without even trading!!! this car gives new meaning to lemon.

3 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 11/02/1999

Radio failed. Yh.

4 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1999

Cd player inoperative. Nlm.

5 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1998

Stereo inoperative. Nlm.

6 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Break pads and rotors need to be replaced approximately every 3000 miles when car is taken in for oil change. I could not fill the gas tank completely when I first purchased the car because the automatic shut off. Gas tank and float valve were replaced after waiting a month for the parts. Check engine light would stay on and o/d off light would flash, called dealer and had to wait a week for appointment. Dealer stated new coupling was needed. Waited month for part. When I went to pick up car, dealer stated it need a new transmission instead. I waited two weeks for parts. Now car is at dealership again because it will not start. Lights, horn, radio, etc. Still operate.

7 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The stereo malfunctions after a rainstorm. Nlm.

8 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Radio faulty.




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