Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sephia.
When vehicle was being driven it cuts off without warning. Also, will not start back up. Consumer has to get it towed every time. Then, it is towed back to dealer, yet, dealer cannot find out the problem. Consumer states he is afraid that he or his daughter is going to get hurt. Consumer adds there is sudden acceleration then slowing down of the vehicle without brakes being applied. Experiencing fuel relations problems possibly related to the fuel box. It is also possible that the alternator and battery failed.
The consumer believed a defect existed within the vehicle's electrical system/alternator. The consumer had to replace 3 failed batteries since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer advised the consumer the vehicle was not driven enough for battery to charge itself. Failures occurred on 07/01, and 06/03 respectively. This was the third battery that was placed in the vehicle.
The ignition key would turn, dealer could not duplicate the problem, also vehicle would not start, dealer replace the battery and alternator.