Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 7 problems related to windshield wiper/washer linkages (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 Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/08/2000

Car needs front axles. Also, motor mounts were replaced along with flywheel and fuel pump. In addition, consumer just received a recall notice 99v271/ winshield wiper linkage. Car is 1 year old and has 26000 miles, owner has already experienced many problems with it.

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2 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/19/1999

Recalls 99v271 000/windshield wiper linkage and 99v318 000/engine stalling. Both recall notices were received by consumer, and was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. Was informed by dealer that they were placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted when their names come up. Contacted dealer on several other occasions, and now they misplaced the list. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

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3 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/27/1999

Dealer refuses to perform recall repair (99v-271) of the windshield wiper because consumer installed after market blades. Nlm.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/18/1998

Windshield wipers failed.

5 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Recalled windshield wiper repair completed however consumer feels they still don't operate properly. Nlm.

6 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Vehicle recall repair denied due to problem with dealership/scheduling. (99v-317/318 and 99v-271).

7 Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Received recall notice 99v271000/windshield wiper linkage pivot drive. Contacted dealership for appointment. Was informed no parts were available. Would call when parts were in.


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