Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 4 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the Sephia.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

Defective fuel pump, causing intermittent stalling. Also, gear shift would not shift out of gear. Dealer notified.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

When changing gears from park to reverse the shift lever becomes stuck between gears cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

When starting vehicle will not start. Consumer has to move the gear shifter to another gear, and then back to park. Then ,the vehicle will start.

4 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

The 4-wheel drive failed to work properly in snow, it went out. Also, disc brakes were not working when applied. Took to dealer & informed disc brakes were warped. Catalytic convertor had failed. In addition, mechanic found that the muffler did not work properly due to having a hole in it. All parts has to be replaced. Owner feels its a lemon. Mfg is no help.




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