Ignition Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

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Vehicle has a problem with starting, has to crank it four or more times before vehicle would start. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and he was unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

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Vehicle would not start intermittently, vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

See all problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

While idling at a stop sign or light vehicle would die out. Would have no warning. Vehicle not able to be restart after stalling out. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic changed ignition cable, but the problem still exists.

Car shut off in traffic on three separate occasions. Dealer has replaced several electrical or computer parts and has been unable to fix the problem. I have tolk kia that I no longer want the car (lemon law). Kia very hard to work with and get answers from. I have contacted an attorney and local news media to help settle the problem. Other kia lemon cases in court at this date. Contact me at arsonrat@aol. Com if you have similar problems.

I have already contacted the manufacturer in several ocasions. Filed a complaint with the bbb auto line, but case was closed because car is not a lemon. The dealers have not been able to find the problems of the transmission and the ignition. Kia had said that they were working on a "good faith offer" but after the bbb closed the case, did not hear from them anymore. I do not wish to keep the car. Kia has not honored the warranty promise; therefore they are in default of the warranty. Kia dealers won't check the car if computer does not prompt a code. The last time I dropped the car at the dealer, left it for over 5 days for them to inspect and notified kia of this action, but they could not find the intermittent problems. Monthly payment on car is $422. 52. Can't afford a defective vehicle, besides of paying for tow trucks and missing from work due to car failures. Transmission have broken twice. Every time they fix it, it does not work for long. This car is no longer reliable and I do not wish to waste my time at dealers. They have not been able to repair the problems. I am desperate for a solution. I would appreciate your advise before a procede legally.

See all problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

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.

Bought new car. Several electrical malfunctions. Inside door locks (repaired 2 times). Horn malfunction (repaired 2 times). Spark plugs, wires, and coil (replaced 1 time). Rear defrost malfunction (repaired 1 time. ) air filter cover screws and holes stripped out (replaced 1 time). Air conditioner fan-scraping noise (never repaired). Outside door locks malfunction (currently being looked at). Stick shift was "jumping around"-rear motor mount was bad (replaced 1 time). Knock sensor malfunction (replaced 1 time). Dash dials not working (replaced fuse 1 time). Problems started day after I purchased car-should have heeded the obvious warning! do not buy kia!.

While driving about 15 mph ngine will die without a prior warning. Problem just like recall for engine stalling .

The ignition system is hard starting at times, even right after I got a tune up from the dealer. Glovebox has been replaced once before because the closing mechanism jams and will not open. Transmission has slipped, shifts roughly since new. The brakes grind constantly, dealer has replaced rotors, then replaced brake pads after that, now grinding again.

See all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. Car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. When driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. After 2mths. Of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky "o" rings, they repaired under warranty. Rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.

Vehicle will not accelerate, and will lose power. Consumer has to pull over to shoulder until it kicks back on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they can't duplicate problem.

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I bought this car used w/42k miles. I have had the same problem with the tps since 2months after I bought it. I have had it in the kia repair shop 8 times and have spent over $1500. 00 in repairs, towing and rental cars. I have had it towed 3 times. It has had a new computer, new sensors, new distribution center and new circuit connectors installed, in addition to all of the fuel related safety recall parts. I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. Kia consumer assistance is clueless---this make and model should have been recalled completely! I am in the process of filing lemon law and am completely disgusted with this car, as well as the company.

I have had this problem since 1998. I have taken the car to two different dealerships and they did not have a solution to the problem. I have also notified kia and they have been no help to me. No safety defect mentioned in summary.

Vehicle experiencing slow start. Nlm.

The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern Dodge and kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ mph. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.

Vehicle won't start. Nlm.

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.

Vehicle wont start. Nlm.

While traveling 30mph vehicle completely shut down for no reason. There was no warning. Vehicle towed to dealer. Consume rwas informed by mechanic that electrical: ignition: coil had burned all the wires due to a manufacturer's defect.

Vehicle experienced slow start or would not start at all. Nlm.

Ignition coil and spark plugs failed.

Vehicle won't start. Nlm.

Vehicle experiencing slow start (cold start). Nlm.

Has been in 17 times and still need brakes and everything else. What a piece of junk !!manufactor refuses to honor warranty.

Vehicle's abs brakes failed three times, make gronding noise/dimmer switch overheated/replaced rusted muffler/gas accelerator too close to brake pedal/ vehicle bucks and hesitates at low speed/noisy lifters.

See all problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

We have replaced the rotors and brake pads 4 times and the drums once. The car has difficulty starting and taking off. Various problems concerning minor problems, seat cushion , lighter, a/c, gas spewing back out of tank etc. Our major concern is the braking system which started six weeks after purchase and hasn't ended yet. The kia representative is uncooperative.

Intermittently the vehicle would not start. Also, dealer has replaced transmission and brake system. The manufacturer has been notified.

In cold weather vehicle will not start nor will doors open. Also, while vehicle was being driven doors would unexpectedly open, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Ignition system fails intermittently.

When driving vehicle would stall for no reason. Have taken vehicle to dealership at least 6 different times for repairs. Mechanic could not locate cause of problem.