general problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Four problems related to gasoline fuel 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.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2002

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.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2000

Consumer states there is a fule smell outside of vehicle when being started, dealer could not duplicated the problem.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2000

Consumer states there is a fule smell outside of vehicle when being started, dealer could not duplicated the problem.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

After vehicle had been in an accident fuel system did shut down, causing transmission and other fuel to leak out.


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