Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 72 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Consumer states. The steering locked up while driving at 55mph, vehicle went into a 120 ff ravine and was totaled lost. Manufacturer was notified please provide further information. Ts Read details...
I would just like to say that I am very upset that the problems I have seem to be repetitive. The brakes have been done 4 maybe 5 times and kia will no longer replace them. The power steering has been malfunctioned twice. Read details...
Took vehicle to dealer because brakes were squealing when braking at any speep. After repairs still doing same thing. Consumer had brakes repaired at her expense after that. Also power steering went out. Took to dealer for repair. Read details...
There is severe vibration when driven over 55 mph. There is also loss of vehicle control over 55 mph, when over 55 mph and you try to go around a curve or corner the front end floats like it is on ice and then suddenly grabs allowing you to steer the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 kia Sephia. The contact was reversing from a parking space when he heard an unusual click. The steering wheel began to lock yet the contact was able to move the wheel. He proceeded to drive to his residence as the steering became increasingly difficult. Read details...