Engine Stall problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Nine problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2005

Nhtsa campaign 99v317000; kia issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but the problem is still occurring even after repair. The fuel pump will not receive enough current to maintain the vehicle on.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2001

While driving about any mph when engine check light and overdrive light will come on. This situation had been a problem for consumer sixth times. When lights come on engine will stall. Dealer could not find out what is causing it.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

While at a stop sign and attempting to make a turn vehicle died. Took vehicle to dealer, and they could not duplicate. Problem still was occurring. Recall 99 v 318 000 concerning engine stalling, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Engine check light stayed on, and after refueling it will not start. Please provide any further information.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1999

Recalls 99v271 000/windshield wiper linkage and 99v318 000/engine stalling. Both recall notices were received by consumer, and was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. Was informed by dealer that they were placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted when their names come up. Contacted dealer on several other occasions, and now they misplaced the list. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

5 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/18/1999

Recall 99v318 000/engine stalling: recall notice received and taken to dealer for repairs. Repairs were done. Vehicle was taken back on several occasions, and problem still occurring. Also vehicle was involved in an accident because of this defect. Asking NHTSA help in this matter.

6 Engine Stall problem

Recall 99v318/engine stalling. Parts were not available, as of 3-16-2000 parts are still not available.

7 Engine Stall problem

Recall 99v318/ engine stalling. Dealer's next available appointment is on 3/21/2000.

8 Engine Stall problem

Recall # 99v318000 kia/engine stalling (304/c305) consumer has contacted dealerhip every week since December 29, 1999. Consumer was not able to set up an appointment to service vehicle because no parts were availble. Consumer was told that parts should be available by March, 2000.

9 Engine Stall problem

Nhtsa recall 99v318000 and manufacturer's recall 99v318000/ engine stalling. Not able to do the recall repairs because they are waiting on carpet to come in. On entire inside of vehicle the carpet is coming undone.



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