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.
Transmission failed while driving. Consumer stated transmission was replaced five times. Consumer just had a sixth replacement of transmission.
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The automatic transmission has failed on me twice. The car is not even 2 years old.
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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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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Transmission failed for second time while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
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.
Transmission failure.
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.
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.
Transmission failure 3 times/ replaced 2 times.
Transmission failed. (attorney for client) yh.
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.
Seal and bolt in transmission failed.
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all problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia
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Synchronizer for transmission failed. Also, wiring harness/vapor hose/air bag light malfunctioned.
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Transmission failed at 500 miles. Mjs.
Transmission failure, consumer states vacuum hoses failed and there were leaks.
While traveling at 35 mph transmission failed without any indication. Please provide further information.
Transmission failure.
Consumer states the transmission failed.
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all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia
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Transmission failed causing transmission to stick into first gear on occasions.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed. Yh.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Overdrive Light On problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems | |
| Power Train problems |