Engine Exhaust System Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

1999 Sephia brakes, transmission were replaced. Consumer feels that the exhaust should be recalled. The technician determine that there was a split in the centerpipe of the exhaust which caused it to be loud. The part is a piece of flexible housing. The part could not be purchased separately but the consumer had to purchase the entire pipe. The part was replaced but split again three more times. Since the vehicle was purchased the brakes have been replaced, the transmission has been replaced and gas leakage problem has been repaired.

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Consumer stated the catalytic converter separated, which emitted fumes and caused a rattle noise. Mr.

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Daughter drive car in hospital 05/12/02 and 06/06/02 from fuel leak back into car, causing her to passout, dizziness,/ nausea/ vomting and diffcult in breathing and headache.

Obd-2 malfunction control light came on while driving. Emission was inspected and nothing could be found. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

While traveling on highway there was a bad smell coming from exhaust system into vehicle. Vehicle will shutdown without prior warning.

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On board diagnostic system (check eng. Light) monitors emissions, but can be tripped off by a loose fuel filler cap as per the owner's manual explanation sec. 4-32. It seems that this is a safety problem when such a light can come on with such regularity that it is listed in the vehicle owner's manual and yet the owner is supposed to heed the light each and every time regardless of his or her driving predicament? such an obviously faulty sensor system shouldn't be allowed in cars. I was told by my service dealer that I would be charged for all future "repairs" since I was negligent in securing the fuel cap according to them. I hardly think that I was negligent in securing the fuel cap three times in a five month period, it really isn't that difficult. I believe the obd is faulty since the owner's manual even points out its oversensitivity to "loose" fuel caps. It wouldn't surprise me if it isn't the fuel cap at all, but rather the vapor recovery valves failing again and setting off the obd light.

Engine light recurringly goes on. Diagnosed and repaired, previously, for emissions solenoid part failure. When brought in and, again, codes came up as emissions / small evap leak in system, dealership kept vehicle over 16 hours, told owner they could not locate an available kia mechanic to look at or work on, so they had a different manufacturer (Hyundai) without my authorization look at the vehicle. The Hyundai mechanic, svc mgr said, couldn't figure out what to do, and then svc manager told owner that the Hyundai mech moved some things under the hood and tightened gas cap, vehicle then seemed okay and vehicle okay to drive with engine light on- just not when flashing on and off' and if goes back on, bring back in when a kia mechanic could look at it. I told them that I did not feel safe driving, esp. As it had just been repaired for the emissions system/engine light several months before and could he please call other local dealer. He said he did not have access to their warranty work or their local system repair records and said not necessary for them to call or take to another kia dealership (even though other dealership only 20 minutes and a local phone call away). Also asked dealership to check transmission and change oil/wash (had dealership online coupons for latter svcs) of which, of course, no services done either (even after having vehcle over 16 hrs). Transmission still sticks/drags while driving and vehicle still random cold-start stalls.

I also had to bring the car in for service 5 times for the sme problem. Engine check light would come on 02/06/99 took car in because engine light came on they found code po 440 for evap emissions system malfunction they found hose that rubbed against bracket created leak 02/27/99 check engine light on again and smell gas fumes found engine surges and hard to start performed g300 ground wire repair under drivers seat to correct problem 03/15/99 check engine light on again code po172 replaced defective mass air flow meter solenoid valve during road test engine misfire #3 spark plug fouled replaced plugs 03/10/99 check engine light on again codes po270,p1505,po0300 injector circuit to low , random misfire they found egiharness was cut and pinced going through firewall replaced eci harness & control unit car would not start after check over found no power to starter solenoid. Found new harness missing a wire replaced wire. The car was a lemon, kia refused to take car back.

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The vehicles exhaust system is noisey. Nlm.

Oil light came on. Checked oil on 12/16/2000 & put in four quarts. Vehicle did not overflow. On 12/17/00 the oil light came on again at 65 mph on s/b 15 fwy. On 12/19/00 car went to high desert kia where they found nothing worng with oil light. But they replaced a exhaust sensor sliencer and center pipe was replaced. On 12/20/00, I drove to work and loma linda with no problem. On my return from loma linda the oil light came back on. I pulled over checked the oil and added one quart to make sure. Oil light remained on. Drove to the 215 fwy and the car started to skip (jolt). This was at about 70 miles per hour. As I went down the fwy it became more profound. I pulled over and called tow service. Strong burning smell coming from vehicle. Bosh kia presntly has vehicle. They still claim there is nothing wrong with this vehicle.

The problems I am having or have had with this car are as follows, cooling system has completly froze up, water leak into the front passenger side under dash, molding around the doors replaced, 4 transmissions replaced, warped rotors which have also worn the brake pads. And I just recieved a recall notice for the on board refueling vapor recovery valves, which I am hoping will stop the gas from pouring out of the car onto me when I am refueling. This car is not road worthy. I have been in contact with the manufacturer and dealer they both just point the finger at one another, when I purchased this vehicle I expected it to run.

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I thought the brakes were going bad in December, they shafed the rotors. In less than three moths they replaced them on March 2, 2000. They have replaced the brake pads three times. They have replaced the exhaust. They have two recalls. They have had to fix my transmission. The pin stripes are now starting to come off. The rubber peice around the back passenger doors are also comming off. ( dot number: 0 tire size: 14 ).

10 days from date of purchase engine malfunction light has been on, sometimes not all the time. Have lemon law arrbitration hearing coming on the 12th of sept 2000. This problem is on going with very little input from the factory or dealer. Each time except for final repair order under lemon law, there was a problem with the emissions control systems, which is ongoing as of this date. Vehicle owners manual clearly states that prolonged driving with malfunction indicator light on may cause damage to the emissions control systems which could effect driveability/and or fuel economy. Dealer and kia motors are very evasive on subject. Purpose of this note is to make any future buyers of kia products on guard, an possibly gather other victims of the kia corp for a class action law suit.

Would be driving and vehicle stalled out. Then, would restart on its own. Cruise control remained unreliable. Brakes would not release cruise control when it was on. Took to dealership & mechanic replaced electrical wires. Also, exhaust system had holes in it & was leaking, and air conditioner was replaced due to compressor seizing up.

I have had this car in several times for the braking system, and have been told variable things, such as the problem is fixed we now have Honda brakes on this vehicle, to it's not covered because it the way you drive after just having the rotors and pads replaced 2000 miles ago 2 times in a row.

Vehicle experiencing exhaust leakage. Nlm.

Oh sirs, there are plenty more parts/components on this vehicle that has failed.

Since the time that I have purchased this car it has been falling apart. The car is constantly shutting down or it just won't start. At this present time my car is sittting at stonemountain kia whereas it is in need a third battery all within less than a years time. Eventhough they know the dangerous history of this car that I purchased new, they continually return the car to me without doing a safety check. I have had my car towed to their location several times in the same week because they have felled to fix the problem. Once again my car is continually suffering from the same problems that are continuing to grow worst. The air conditioning system fails to work properly. The driveshaft is always sticking in the gears. The air bag light continually blink and stay on for periods at a time. The exhaust still making loud noise that I have complained about since I brought the car. The engine jerks and the car is burning a lot of gas. The battery acid continues to leak out into the car. The air vents broke just from a slight touch and so did the knob that control the air circulation. The car is constantly stalling. The car shakes badly when pressing on the brakes. Firestone refuses to work on kia's because they are aware of all the faulty system pertaining to kia's. Lation.

Silencer split open.

Front axle made a noise due to a wrong size of the axle on the vehicle. Also there was a defective transmission/ emission control system. Axle and transmission replaced. Gas tank will not fill properly, spits gas back onto the ground.

Synchronizer for transmission failed. Also, wiring harness/vapor hose/air bag light malfunctioned.

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Consumer stated the silencer next to the catalytic converter is rusting out. Took to dealer and had repaired but problem still exists. Nlm brakes, rotors and pads failed and were replaced three times.

The brakes have numerous problems with this car since purcahsed. Resulting in frequent repair, inconvenience, safety concerns and other problems. Was told today by a brake specialist that the reason why the front brakes keep wearing fast is that the rear brakes do not work. Nlm.

Leak in exhaust system. Told by dealer it was a split weld and would cost $285 to repair. No offer to fix as a defective part. This auto has numerous serious problems including brakes, rotors, wipers, fuel pump and electrical. It feels very unsafe to drive.

Sliding door keeps ajar, and overhead light come son. Brakes are squealing and the car shakes badly if I go 65 miles per hour. I noticed that when it is raining that the car makes a terrible buzzing sound. I ahve had an exhaust leak and the brakes replaced already once and the fuel pump was replaced but I am still having problems with it.

Exhaust system center pipe split at seams and cracked causing noise. Replaced center pipe.