Transmission Failure problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Seven problems related to transmission failure 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 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2002

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer replace transmission three times. Ts.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2002

Transmission failed for second time while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2001

Transmission failed while driving vehicle ,it would run roughly. When vehicle was driven a certain distance and tried to accelerate vehicle would not accelerate. Contacted dealer and dealer stated warranty expired.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Transmission failure.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2000

Brakes squeaking when applied. Dealer notified, and rplaced both front brake rotors. Transmission failed twice within two months. The brake failure resulted in accident. Check engine light came on several times but dealer checked and stated okay.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Brakes overheated badly, and consumer was able to smell them. Also, brake pedal went to the floor. Even when pumping it hard, brake pedal still remained at the floor. In addition, transmission failure. When shifting gears, it caused vehicle to jerk violently. Dealer notified, and was unable to resolve the problems.

7 Transmission Failure problem

While traveling at 35 mph transmission failed without any indication. Please provide further information.




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