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