Windshield Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 18 problems related to windshield (under the visibility 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 Windshield problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/02/2004

The car died while driving down the road repeatedly. Battery leaked. Brakes had to be replaced for the entire car at 60,000 miles. The vents on the dashboard have popped up and broken. Now the defroster does not blow the air on the windshield. This vehicle was stored in a garage. The seams on the seat come undone. The cigarette lighter broke and flops in the dash. The switch to override the transmission lock is broken. The rear brake light broke when replacing the struts which you have to remove the back dash to get to. The board that is under the carpet in the trunk warped. The carpets came up from the sides of the car. The storage bin in the center console broke, twice. The wind shield chips and errodes when in a car wash. I have never seen a windshield in this bad shape before. The back seat does not stay down. The headlights have a bad seal and there is water now in them. The rubber around the doors comes out repeatedly. Gear shifter is continually stuck. Brakes take twice as long to stop my car as any other vehicle I have ever driven. I have to drive 2 & 1/2 hours to get repairs. The gas milage is closer to 24 mpg then the 35 that was marked on it when I bought it. There are noises from the engine compartment that are loud and unpleasant. There is a ground fault wire that is bad they want $75 an hour minimum of 10 hours to repair it. The fuse panel cover broke. The headlights cannot be alligned.

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2 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/09/2003

Nothing but problems since purchase. Windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. Battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. Air condition (a/c) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. Back doors stick shut. Back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. Trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. Engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. Had trans flushed seems to be ok. Car shakes at high speeds. Tape player makes funny noises if used for long time. Gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. Molding turned white. Car has had fuel filter replaced twice. Fuel sensor in tank replaced three times.

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3 Windshield problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/13/2001

Consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly, and another set was installed in the back. Currently, they seem to be too small for an average adult. When puttng them on they automatically lock into the seat. Dealer replaced rear seat belt assembly. Right front window is blurry. Dealer replaced deformed front door glass. Rear defroster inoperative. Dealer found rear defrost grid broken. Left side mirror vibrates. Side mirror assembly replaced.

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4 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/15/2000

Various problems with a new vehicle within fourteen months. Complete brake system was replaced/ battery was replaced, and driver's side window was leaking air. Dealer notified, and repairs were done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

5 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/26/2000

Front windshield glass sealing keeps coming apart, and glass trembles when driving vehicle.

6 Windshield problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/02/2000

Transmission was replaced twice/ the engine seized at 30000 miles/ the brakes warped three times and were replaced 3 times/ the windows are hard to open and close/ the brake pedal is extremely low.

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7 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

The front windshield is weathering. Nlm.

8 Windshield problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Windshield needed to be replaced due to stress cracks. Rotors were replaced two times.

9 Windshield problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/03/1999

Since purchased the mv has been in shop for numerous (13+) problems and defects. My concern over safety issues has been dismissed or given many different answers. Dealership does not always gives repair order slips whenever the car is looked at or serviced. The safety and dependability of this mv is questionnable given the number of times in the repair shop. Dealership/manufacturer's representative claims nothing wrong, although manufacuter's representative did offer reimbursement of 3 car payments. The issue of the lack of deceleration has still to be resolved. As a female consumer, I feel that I am being taken advantage of by both the dealer and manufacturer. I believe that this particular vehicle is a "lemon" and in all likelihood will continue to problems in the future.

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10 Windshield problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

Windshield cracked when heat was turned on. Yh.

11 Windshield problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/22/1999

I am no longer going to make payments on this lemon!.

12 Windshield problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/02/1998

Vehicle vibrates due to warped front brake rotors/pads. Also, defective windshield/plastic pieces on seats sticking and digging into skin, and sttering wheel rubbe rloose on spokes. Ak.

13 Windshield problem of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia

Left window fell off track into door.

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14 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

I have had to have a power steering, rack and pinion, 4 sets of brakes going on 5. I have had to have my tires rotated more times than necessary. The brakes makes a grinding, rattling noise when I try to stop. When I press on the brakes it doesn't stop quickly. The gaskets around the door ifs falling off. The radio will shut off for no reason. The heater works when it's hot outside. The windshield was leaking. It has since been repaired. Sometimes the car wont crank after sitting for a while it will crank. The engine light comes on. The glove box fell apart. I have computer problems and wiring problems. The gears are hard to put in reverse and then when it finally pops into gear it makes a loud popping sound. It slow to put in drive and then it will take off real fast almost making you run into something.

15 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

The molding came off around the windshield.

16 Windshield problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Windshield glass is too thin, causing stress cracks while driving.

17 Windshield problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

The molding came off around the windshield.

18 Windshield problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Front windows leaking water.



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