Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 9 problems related to recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the Sephia.
When filling up gas tank to full and driving 140 miles gas gauge will read empty. Also, engine light is constanly coming on because of a 02 sensor failure. Please provide any further information.
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all problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia
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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.
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all problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia
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Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on Sep 11 1999 . Consumer took it back on Sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and I still don't work . At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.
Fuel gauge was not working properly (reporting empty when ther was still about 5 gallons in tank) - dealer supposedly replaced gauge, but it is still not accurate - also, engine makes awful "squealing" sound when first started in the morning - dealer cannot identify problem ???.
Gas gauge inoperative. Nlm.
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all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia
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Engine stalls, especially when starting up vehicle in the mornings. Gas gauge does not read full, and passenger's side door is broken. This will be the third repair. Replaced door panel. Door hinges were broken.
Hard starting up vehicle in the mornings, and gas gauge does not read full tank. Also, passenger's side door is broken at the hinges. Had the panel replaced. This will be the third repair.
Whenever brakes are applied, they would start to make a popping noise. It would sound like metal rubbing. Took to dealer & informed a nut was left out of the suspension. It was replaced, but vehicle started vibrating again like it's out of balance. The gas gauge does not register right and spose gas out while filling.
Fuel gauge failed. Nlm.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problems | |
| Storage Fuel Gauge System problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Electrical Equipment problems | |
| Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Owners/service Manual problems | |
| Storage Tank Assembly Filling/charging problems |