Seven problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The spark plugs and wires had to be replaced for the second time in two years. I feel this shouldnot happen so close together and there may be a problem that is causing it in the manufacturing.
While driving 10mph a fire started under the hood.
While driving vehicle, went to stop & had no brakes. Pulled up on the emergency brake, looked in rearview mirror and noticed smoke all over. Pulled over & got out quickly. Opened paseinger door to get belongings & noticed flames coming from underneath. Called 911. Car was burning tremendously. A total loss. My daughter was driving, and got out safely. This happened for no apparent reason. What a traumatic experience, especially for a 17 yr. Old.
While driving on highway could see smoke coming from engine. Stopped vehicle and found out that vehicle caught underhood fire, and was totalled.
Brakes failed causing accident, they have been replaced 4 times also rotors fuel pump, transmission, glovebox,wiring harness, many other things too. . . Could have lost my 2 of my grandsons in the accident. . . Are we going to put up with this??? I can be reached at vitello@pgh. Net.
A fire started from main wiring harness under dash which led to fuse recpticle under hood. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. When the wiring harness burned, the air bag, the radio, dashboard lights, the cooling fan and the a/c failed. This problem reoccurred several times. Tail light, turn signal, head lights, starter and the alternator also failed as the result of the wiring harness.
While driving wires underhood caught on fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further details.