Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 265 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (91 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While shifting transmission down shifted on its own, and the shift lock system failed. Consumer was unable to unlock the shift lever in order to move the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Read details...
Transmission failed while driving. Consumer stated transmission was replaced five times. Consumer just had a sixth replacement of transmission. Read details...
While driving manual transmission broke. Dealer replaced clutch and transmission one time. Once again transmission broke, and vehicle was out warranty. Read details...
I have had my car for about 7 months, and I have found out that it had 5 recalls and the problems I have had consists of check engine light coming on and o/d light flashing. Also, car acts as if it does not want to go into gear. Read details...
I was driving down the road and the transmission started slipping. Then another day the car died going down the road. I managed to get off the road, and then I got it started back up ,and was going home and the car stopped running again. Read details...