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2000 KIA SEPHIA in Research Triangle Park, NC
Right front (passenger) door will not open. door latch will not unlock. first time it happened, i had to cut a hole in the inside door panel to access the interior of the door. the lock mechanism was rusted due to a poorly designed windo...read more / reply »
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Santa Anna, CA
Tl contact owns a 2000 kia sephia. while making a left turn at 20 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle jerked to the left. the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into the front of another vehicle. the air bags failed to ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Exeland, WI
I own kia-sephia-2000. when the temperature is under 0 degrees the doors freeze so badly that i cannot shut the driver's side door or any other door that i might open and then try to close. most often,. after i started and ran the hea...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Newark, DE
Tl*- the contact called regarding a 2000 kia spectrum. the contact owned the vehicle since 2002 and all four doors will not shut when it was cold outside. the contact did not know if this failure occurred during a specific temperature....
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Tomball, TX
Purchased a set of 4 michelin x radial tires 10/2005. in may 2006 noticed a crack/cut in sidewall of tire. tire replaced at costco under road hazard warranty. in august 2006, another tire suffered a rupture in the sidewall causing car to h...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Coral Springs, FL
My kia sephia was purchased in 2000 and at approximated 32,000 miles the paint on the car is peeling and faded as well as the entire dashboard has lifted and is raised. i see the same problems with other sephia's when i am in parking lots...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Coral Springs, FL
My kia sephia was purchased in 2000 and at approximated 32,000 miles the paint on the car is peeling and faded as well as the entire dashboard has lifted and is raised. i see the same problems with other sephia's when i am in parking lots...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Little Rock, AR
Sephia kia dash board ....warranty,is only 36,000 miles the seams are torn out on the dash board in front of the mileage odometer and making me sick,the dashboard on the passenger side is buffed up with the air vent buffered up toward the ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Syracuse, NY
Both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65,000 miles...which when i checked with repair shop is highly unusual that at this low miles one would go let alone both...he said it is a quality issue. kia says its not covered...w...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Syracuse, NY
Both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65,000 miles...which when i checked with repair shop is highly unusual that at this low miles one would go let alone both...he said it is a quality issue. kia says its not covered...w...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Orlando, FL
Dashboard warped and broke the defroster vent. safety has been greatly compromised because air is no longer able to be directed towards the windshield during defogging/defrosting.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Seattle, WA
Regular driving causing brakes on 2000 kia sephia to require constant maintenance on the front rotors and pads. at varied intervals, the brakes would begin to start vibrating when applied, especially on the highway at high speeds (60 mph) a...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Mauldin, SC
The defroster vents on top of the dashboard have popped off.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Prattville, AL
1. rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. heat damage to front dash results in an adjustment or movement to the fromt windsheild creating cracks in windshiled to large to repair....
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Prattville, AL
1. rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. heat damage to front dash results in an adjustment or movement to the fromt windsheild creating cracks in windshiled to large to repair....
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Rockville, MD
Consumer received letter informing him that 2000 kia sephia seat belt is unsafe. consumer called dealer to have it replaced and was told they are not responsible for that. *****
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Highlands Ranch, CO
Dt*: the contact stated there is a problem with the front seat belt buckle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v305000 on the vehicle regarding the seat belt buckle assembly. the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their lo...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Chesapeake, VA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving a clanking noise was heard in the engine. then, with no warning lights, the engine seized. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined there was sludge in the oil and the engine needed ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Swartz Creek, MI
Over the course of the previous few months, prior to the incident, i noticed that the 2000 kia sephia with 80000 miles began to have a hard time with the shifter. it became increasingly more difficult to get the car to shift from park to d...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Adelanto, CA
When the weather is cold, the doors on my kia's don't close. you have to have a person bump the door close from the outside. my door and the passenger door opened while i was driving. i'm very fearful of driving during in the winter, espec...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Plano, TX
Purchased vehicle approximately 10 days before accident and noticed immediately that the brakes were "mushy" and stopping distance seemed unusual. individual selling vehicle (not dealer) stated that this was normal for the vehicle. it was...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Plano, TX
Purchased vehicle approximately 10 days before accident and noticed immediately that the brakes were "mushy" and stopping distance seemed unusual. individual selling vehicle (not dealer) stated that this was normal for the vehicle. it was...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Litchfield, CT
Dt: 2000 kia sephia. consumer's daughter was driving on july 26, 2005 when a deer ran in front of the vehicle, she slammed on the brakes and swerved to miss the deer. she hit the metal guard rail and a telephone pole head on. this t...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Benicia, CA
Dt: while driving, the battery light came on and the engine began to run hot. the cooling system rocketed to high after the battery light illuminated. the engine went dead in the middle of the freeway. the car was towed to a dealership. the...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Benicia, CA
Dt: while driving, the battery light came on and the engine began to run hot. the cooling system rocketed to high after the battery light illuminated. the engine went dead in the middle of the freeway. the car was towed to a dealership. the...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Ottumwa, IA
My husband was driving on the highway, when a deer crossed and was hit by our vehicle. the car hit the deer broadside with the front end, then the car was knocked down into the ditch and hit an embankment with the front end. both impacts we...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Diamond Bar, CA
Headlight housing has severe discoloration after only a little over 4.5 years of use. purchased the vehicle new and have had no accidents. both side markers right next of the headlight housings are as clear as glass, however, the headligh...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Washington, DC
While making a right turn a loud knocking noise ca from the from the vehicle. driver took the vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that front passenger side axle needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Washington, DC
A loud knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. driver noticed while accelerating the noise would escalate louder. driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lo...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Washington, DC
A loud knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. driver noticed while accelerating the noise would escalate louder. driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lo...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Pawtucket, RI
Friction material on rear drum brakes separated from brake shoe, causing right rear brake assembly to lock up without brake pedal application. reapired problem with replacement of brake shoes, returned old shoes to pep boys in east ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Jacksonville, IL
Transmission on vehicle was fixed 7 times. the transmission would slip, shift hard and at times the reverse gear would not work. front rotors warped.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Jacksonville, IL
Transmission on vehicle was fixed 7 times. the transmission would slip, shift hard and at times the reverse gear would not work. front rotors warped.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Port Richey, FL
Consumer complained that instrument panel gauges worked intermittently. abs light, air bag light and the engine check light illuminated while driving at any speed. consumer stated, this problem started after a "service campaign " was done ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Port Richey, FL
Consumer complained that instrument panel gauges worked intermittently. abs light, air bag light and the engine check light illuminated while driving at any speed. consumer stated, this problem started after a "service campaign " was done ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Port Richey, FL
Consumer complained that instrument panel gauges worked intermittently. abs light, air bag light and the engine check light illuminated while driving at any speed. consumer stated, this problem started after a "service campaign " was done ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Irvine, CA
I own a 3 year old kia sephia. it was purchased as a used car from garden grove kia in ca. i bring to kia for all recommended regular maitenance. the last major checkup (30k miles) was less 6000 miles ago. today, while fastening my seatbelt...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in College Station, TX
I've had many problems with the catalytic converters disintegrating from within. i've had them replaced many times at least 3 or 4 times in the last 2 yrs the most recent was this summer about 2 months ago. i am having this problem again i...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Thousand Palms, CA
The consumer stated the brakes failed without warning every four months. please provide additional information.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Orange, NJ
The vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also, the alarm system was defective. the dash board light was intermittent.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Orange, NJ
The vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also, the alarm system was defective. the dash board light was intermittent.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Orange, NJ
The vehicle cut off. the dealer stated that the fuel pump was defective. also, the alarm system was defective. the dash board light was intermittent.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Philadelphia, PA
Consumer complained about the electrical system. the lights won't stay on. consumer replaced fuses several times. however, the problem still occurred. consumer took vehicle to dealer, but consumer was unable to duplicate the problem.
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Aumsville, OR
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a brake inspection. the pads were changed. however, the brakes still continue to squeal like metal to metal. the brakes were defective again, and they want consumerto pay the dealer $360.00. the ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Aumsville, OR
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a brake inspection. the pads were changed. however, the brakes still continue to squeal like metal to metal. the brakes were defective again, and they want consumerto pay the dealer $360.00. the ...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Tampa, FL
Constant problem with check engine light. transmission replaced on 5/28/04 (47,800 miles). on 7/5/04 had same acceleration problems, dealer found no evidence of problem after having car for 2 days. on 8/3/04 again had same acceleration p...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in East Orange, NJ
Was involved in an accident where i was the passenger i also was the owner of the car. kia sophia 2000. the seat belt did not hold causing my head and hand to be thrown into the windshield twice. my hand went through the windshield my he...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in East Orange, NJ
Was involved in an accident where i was the passenger i also was the owner of the car. kia sophia 2000. the seat belt did not hold causing my head and hand to be thrown into the windshield twice. my hand went through the windshield my he...
2000 KIA SEPHIA in Auburn, CA
I bought my 2000 kia sephia around september of 1999. i had a new set of brakes and rotors at 2000 miles, again at 11000 miles, 20000, needless to say i have had about 6 sets of brakes and four sets of rotors. not to mention calipers a coup...
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