Structure Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 115 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (37 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Sephia


Recently reported Structure problems of Kia Motor Sephia

The Door problem

At cold temperatures driver's side door had trouble opening and closing. When taken to dealer for service the same problem continued. There was an incident where consumer was driving and suddenly the door opened. Consumer had to hold the door shut until she arrived at her destination.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The dash board is curling up around the front window vents which is kicking the vents out.   Read details...

The Body problem

While driving on the interstate at 75 mph the top layer of the hood (skin) separated from the hood and flew upward into the windshield and detached itself from the vehicle causing the drivers vision of roadway to be blocked.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

- the contact called regarding a 2000 kia spectrum. The contact owned the vehicle since 2002 and all four doors will not shut when it was cold outside. The contact did not know if this failure occurred during a specific temperature.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The whole wheel apron came loose, got caught under the tire and was thrown off the car at highway speed causing instability to my steering and as parts flew off, causing a hazard to other drivers.   Read details...




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