Transmission Failure Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 22 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train 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.

1 Transmission Failure problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/05/2003

Transmission failed while driving. Consumer stated transmission was replaced five times. Consumer just had a sixth replacement of transmission.

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/28/2003

The automatic transmission has failed on me twice. The car is not even 2 years old.

3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/11/2002

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without the transmission failed causing the vehicle not to accelerate. Dealer replace transmission three times. Ts.

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4 Transmission Failure problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/10/2002

The transmission failed at 30,000, when the vehicle was repaired, consumer was informed that eventually there would be problems with the engine, consumer stated it took numerous tires to get the vehicle to start. Ts.

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5 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/07/2002

Transmission failed for second time while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

6 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/11/2001

Transmission failed while driving vehicle ,it would run roughly. When vehicle was driven a certain distance and tried to accelerate vehicle would not accelerate. Contacted dealer and dealer stated warranty expired.

7 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Transmission failure.

8 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/07/2000

Brakes squeaking when applied. Dealer notified, and rplaced both front brake rotors. Transmission failed twice within two months. The brake failure resulted in accident. Check engine light came on several times but dealer checked and stated okay.

9 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Brakes overheated badly, and consumer was able to smell them. Also, brake pedal went to the floor. Even when pumping it hard, brake pedal still remained at the floor. In addition, transmission failure. When shifting gears, it caused vehicle to jerk violently. Dealer notified, and was unable to resolve the problems.

10 Transmission Failure problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/06/2000

Transmission failure 3 times/ replaced 2 times.

11 Transmission Failure problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/22/1999

Transmission failed. (attorney for client) yh.

12 Transmission Failure problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Transmission failed took to dealer he stated transmission failed because I was trying to get out of the snow in my driveway???? contacted kia they stated they could only take the word of the service manager of the dealership. I had this vehicle for only 6months and 11000 miles and has had other problems such as brake failure, emission failure and overheating problems in addition to the transmission failure.

13 Transmission Failure problem of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/16/1996

Seal and bolt in transmission failed.

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14 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/23/1996

Synchronizer for transmission failed. Also, wiring harness/vapor hose/air bag light malfunctioned.

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15 Transmission Failure problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failed at 500 miles. Mjs.

16 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failure, consumer states vacuum hoses failed and there were leaks.

17 Transmission Failure problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

While traveling at 35 mph transmission failed without any indication. Please provide further information.

18 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failure.

19 Transmission Failure problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Consumer states the transmission failed.

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20 Transmission Failure problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failed causing transmission to stick into first gear on occasions.

21 Transmission Failure problem of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failed.

22 Transmission Failure problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Transmission failed. Yh.



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