Structure Related Problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the door (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (seven problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Sephia


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

The Door problem

When below freezing, doors and locks consistently freeze, and will not allow entry or will not close properly (doors will not close). This has happened every year I have owned the car. This past year, the kia dealer tried to fix, and only improved for a few days (lubricate/oil etc).   Read details...

The Structure problem

1) air conditioner hoses defective and will not hold charge 2) car rattles and makes noise coming from trunk area, taken to dealer repeatedly without any idea of how to remedy the problem 3) car would loose power without warning and at dangerous times, took to dealer 3 times before the car   Read details...

The Body problem

While driving on the interstate at 75 mph the top layer of the hood (skin) separated from the hood and flew upward into the windshield and detached itself from the vehicle causing the drivers vision of roadway to be blocked.   Read details...


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