Gasoline Engine Problems of Kia Motor Sephia - part 1

I bought a 2000 kia Sephia on November 27, 2003. This car has the balance of a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and only had 15,000 miles on it when I bought it. I noticed that it was using a quart of oil every 1,000 miles and after I changed the oil it was using a quart every 500 miles. I had already taken it in to the dealer for 15,000 mile servicing and took it back about this oil problem. The first thing they asked was permission to pull the heads, after which they informed me that the top of the motor was burnt and the only cause for this was failure to perform maintenance. I was asked to produce maintenance records for the life of the car, which I did. After producing these records, the service manager at the dealership now wanted permission to drop the oil pan. I gave it as I thought my car would finally be fixed. I called the service manager and was informed that since there was sludge in my oil pan they would not fix my car, even though I had proven it had been serviced, and it was still under factory warranty. I don't know where to go for help, so am filing this complaint hoping your agency can in some way help me.

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Repeated problem with battery. Replaced 3 times. Never liked to start, always shimmied. Returned to dealer for tune up. Car was returned with more problems that turned in with. Car wouldn't keep a constant gas flow. Traded it in and the dealer said the motor was bad and headed for a total break down. When it died - it was three years old with 60,000 miles.

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Consumer states vehicle looses power in the middle of traffic. Took to mechanic and he states the coils are defected. Please provide any further information. Ts.

When vehicle was being driven it cuts off without warning. Also, will not start back up. Consumer has to get it towed every time. Then, it is towed back to dealer, yet, dealer cannot find out the problem. Consumer states he is afraid that he or his daughter is going to get hurt. Consumer adds there is sudden acceleration then slowing down of the vehicle without brakes being applied. Experiencing fuel relations problems possibly related to the fuel box. It is also possible that the alternator and battery failed.

While driving at approximately 25 mph, an electrical fire started in steering column and flames were coming from underneath the hood. Consumer was unable to turn engine off by turning the key in the ignition. Insurance company is in possession of vehicle, but has not informed consumer as to what caused the fire to occur. Consumer was unable to turn engine off, but was able to jump out of vehicle while moving, three recalls were performed on this vehicle and consumer believes that recall should have been performed prior to purchase, consumer also complains that the vehicle is noisy, exhibits hard start condition, sluggish acceleration, and inoperative fuel gauge.

While the insured was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was a total loss due to fire. Claim number 59-v905-624.

While driving, another motorist advised consumer to pull over as the vehicle was on fire, black smoke was coming out of the vehicle, vehicle was a total loss due to fire in engine compartment, claim 59-v905-624.

The vehicle caught on fire in engine the compartment. Claim number 18-0585-289.

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 18-0585-289.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

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While driving at a speed of 70mph vehicle suddenly dropped from 70 to 20 mph without any notice. Consumer has contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

When driving 25-30 mph vehicle will vibrate and hesitate, and engine check light comes on. Vehicle taken to dealer 6 times, replaced fuel pump/ catalytic converter/ reset codes, and changed spark plugs. Did not remedy problem.

When consumer starts up the vehicle and after the vehicle has warmed up, when he goes to shut the vehicle off and restart the vehicle - he has to turn the ignition four (4) times before the engine will turn over. The dealership has examined the vehicle three times and been unable to effectively correct the problem. The dealership to date has replaced air filters and the fuel pump.

Engine check light would remain on whenever starting or while driving. Dealer notified, and an appointment have been made.

Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, claim 20-5359-685.

Insured states that the engine caught on fire. Claim number 20-5359-665.

Engine needs to be replaced. Dealer said engine was sludged up due to no regular oil changes. Consumer has had regular oil changes done at very same dealership, consumer does not believe that is the reason engine needs to be replaced. Kia is of no help.

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While insured was driving down the road, the engine caught on fire, also the fire spread to passenger compartment. Claim number 40-2480-791.

While driving, engine started in engine compartment and spread to passenger compartment, claim 40-2480-791.

While driving, engine started in engine compartment and spread to passenger compartment, claim 40-2480-791.

This vehicle is a death trap. . Ford dealer not very helpful. Last incident almost caused serious accident. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

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Vehilce caught on fire, the investigator thinks it was an electrical problem. Claim number 59-v593-419.

Brakes,lights,seats,battery,airbags,odometer,leaks,aircondition,leftdoorhandle (tiresize: 14`)( dot number: tire size: 14` ).

Courtesy imports-henderson nv. I won't recommend this car to anyone. Car's engine lights came on, we took it to the dealer , but problem could not be duplicated the first time, again engine lights came on, car drives poorly- shifts terribly, jerks and engine revs in idle. , we took it back, tune-up suggested, tune-up done. Still engine lights come on, we bring it back, pick it up when ready, return it for same problem, now on 6th return for repair since 7/17/00. I think it's a real lemon. I just want my car back working properly! it's a terrible car. If you want me to fax you the work orders/service history sheets I have I loved too.

Vehicle experiencing problems with running rough/hesitating and front brakes squealing intermittently; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasion and unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide any further details:.

Transmission was replaced twice/ the engine seized at 30000 miles/ the brakes warped three times and were replaced 3 times/ the windows are hard to open and close/ the brake pedal is extremely low.

While driving on a busy highway car suddenly shut off. Consumer had to pull over to avoid being hit. Also, gas was leaking everywhere.

Consumer was traveling 55mph, and upon approaching the toll booth, vehicle just cut off. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealership stated that the engine parts were no good, and the engine caught on fire.

The vehicle would suddenly loose power upon acceleration, the vehicle was taken to the dealer but no cause was found. Nlm.

Insured had just fueled up and started the vehicle, when smoke starting coming from under the hood, the gas attendant came out and lifted up the hood and engine was on fire. Claim number 02-0422-914.

This car is clearly a lemon. No safety defect listed.

Received notice #99v31800. Contacted dealership. Day before appointment was informed by dealer no parts available. Do not know when parts would become available. Contacted mfg & given same information as dealership.

The car got fire on engine room while it was running. I saw another Sephia 98.

The car gave me trouble they day I brought it!!!!! every month or every two months something goes wrong in it. No safety defect listed in summary.

Engine was replaced at 3062 brakes have been checked by a kia rep and I was told "breaks are not ment to stop the car only slow it down ".