Engine problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Four problems related to engine 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.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2003

The engine light illuminated on the dashboard, and then the vehicle lost power.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2003

While driving, the vehicle shut down and to restarted ten to twenty minutes later. By the time the vehicle was pulled over to the slow lane, the acceleration started again. (after a minute or two with no power) it sputtered before, while cruising. A carb cleanser was placed in. As the vehicle approached 35 mph or 45 mph, the acceleration restarted and the consumer was able to pull back onto the road.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2002

The engine light illuminated on several occasions, the dealer was unable to fix the problem. Ts.

4 Engine problem

The vehicle caught on fire. Ph.




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