Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 8 problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator (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 Gear Indicator problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/04/2003

I bought a 1998 kia Sephia in Feb of 2000 I have had to replace 3 gear shifters and three transmissions and the car has only been driven 2/3 of the time that I have owned this car. My signal light on one side has never really worked properly and the the headlight constantly shorts out. Of course now I'm out of warranty and still experiencing these problems and many more I dont know where else to turn because all I'm ever told is that's a kia for you. I still have a loan of this car and dont think it's right that almost every year the gear shifter and trans need to be replaced. I would great appreciate any help you can give me because I havent been able to drive the car for the last 2 months because the gear shifter wont come out of park and when it did the trans raced when reaching 2 gear. There is no way anyone should experience this much trouble whether being a used car or not. Please help me.

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2 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/19/2003

Consumer has experienced several problems with 1999 kia Sephia. Nar 07/21/2003. Transmission, rear blinkers, brake pads, fuel pump and valve.

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3 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

Shift lever will does not shift out of park. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified.

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4 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/17/2000

Gear shift sticks. Yh.

5 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/18/1998

When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.

6 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission.

7 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

The vehicle is hard to put into park. Nlm.

8 Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Whenever brakes are applied they would make noises. The pedal went to floor. Brake pads & rotors needed replacing due to metal to metal noise. Vehicle had died. Mechanic indicated battery was problem & needed to be replaced. Also, transmission gears would not shift properly & needed servicing.


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