Nine problems related to engine exhaust system 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.
Consumer stated the catalytic converter separated, which emitted fumes and caused a rattle noise. Mr.
Daughter drive car in hospital 05/12/02 and 06/06/02 from fuel leak back into car, causing her to passout, dizziness,/ nausea/ vomting and diffcult in breathing and headache.
Obd-2 malfunction control light came on while driving. Emission was inspected and nothing could be found. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Oil light came on. Checked oil on 12/16/2000 & put in four quarts. Vehicle did not overflow. On 12/17/00 the oil light came on again at 65 mph on s/b 15 fwy. On 12/19/00 car went to high desert kia where they found nothing worng with oil light. But they replaced a exhaust sensor sliencer and center pipe was replaced. On 12/20/00, I drove to work and loma linda with no problem. On my return from loma linda the oil light came back on. I pulled over checked the oil and added one quart to make sure. Oil light remained on. Drove to the 215 fwy and the car started to skip (jolt). This was at about 70 miles per hour. As I went down the fwy it became more profound. I pulled over and called tow service. Strong burning smell coming from vehicle. Bosh kia presntly has vehicle. They still claim there is nothing wrong with this vehicle.
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10 days from date of purchase engine malfunction light has been on, sometimes not all the time. Have lemon law arrbitration hearing coming on the 12th of sept 2000. This problem is on going with very little input from the factory or dealer. Each time except for final repair order under lemon law, there was a problem with the emissions control systems, which is ongoing as of this date. Vehicle owners manual clearly states that prolonged driving with malfunction indicator light on may cause damage to the emissions control systems which could effect driveability/and or fuel economy. Dealer and kia motors are very evasive on subject. Purpose of this note is to make any future buyers of kia products on guard, an possibly gather other victims of the kia corp for a class action law suit.
Consumer stated the silencer next to the catalytic converter is rusting out. Took to dealer and had repaired but problem still exists. Nlm brakes, rotors and pads failed and were replaced three times.
The brakes have numerous problems with this car since purcahsed. Resulting in frequent repair, inconvenience, safety concerns and other problems. Was told today by a brake specialist that the reason why the front brakes keep wearing fast is that the rear brakes do not work. Nlm.
Exhaust system center pipe split at seams and cracked causing noise. Replaced center pipe.