Eight problems related to gasoline 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.
I bought a 2000 kia Sephia on November 27, 2003. This car has the balance of a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and only had 15,000 miles on it when I bought it. I noticed that it was using a quart of oil every 1,000 miles and after I changed the oil it was using a quart every 500 miles. I had already taken it in to the dealer for 15,000 mile servicing and took it back about this oil problem. The first thing they asked was permission to pull the heads, after which they informed me that the top of the motor was burnt and the only cause for this was failure to perform maintenance. I was asked to produce maintenance records for the life of the car, which I did. After producing these records, the service manager at the dealership now wanted permission to drop the oil pan. I gave it as I thought my car would finally be fixed. I called the service manager and was informed that since there was sludge in my oil pan they would not fix my car, even though I had proven it had been serviced, and it was still under factory warranty. I don't know where to go for help, so am filing this complaint hoping your agency can in some way help me.
Consumer states vehicle looses power in the middle of traffic. Took to mechanic and he states the coils are defected. Please provide any further information. Ts.
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.
While driving at a speed of 70mph vehicle suddenly dropped from 70 to 20 mph without any notice. Consumer has contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle experiencing problems with running rough/hesitating and front brakes squealing intermittently; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasion and unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide any further details:.
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.
The car will lose all power and die out for no reason, no matter what the speed: (the car can be in neutral or in gear, either idleing or being driven). The dealership says there is nothing wrong.
The vehicle hesitates at a speed between 35 and 55 mph while driving. Yh.