We found the following complaints for KIA SEPHIA (1994)
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Vehicle was in a n head-on accident at 45 mph, andair bag did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.
Alternator failed.
The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot.which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block.the front rotors went out twice.sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. The car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed.never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. It get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg.
Speedometer failure. Vehicle seize.tt
Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies,this does not happen intermittently.consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.
The electronicspeedometer sensorwas replaced under the 1994 recall. Consumer says that the exact same part has gone bad again in early jan. 1999. Dealer has been contacted. 94v-134.
Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control.
Speedometer failure. Vehicle seize.tt
Shifted into reverse vehicle jerked violently. Resulting in vehicle accident.tt
Front seat belt will not retract when put on during a sudden stop, can go right in the windshield. Also the shift gear will not move when ready to shift the gear.
Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies,this does not happen intermittently.consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.
Front seat belt will not retract when put on during a sudden stop, can go right in the windshield. Also the shift gear will not move when ready to shift the gear.
When seat is moved forward some, seat belt performs erratic. Please describe details.tt
The drivers side seatbelt gets stuck in the holder and will not release and the belt cannot be used. Please describe.tt
Driving at low speed, vehicle was impacted at6:00 position, driver's seat track and anchors broke, causing the seat to fall backwards.
Front brake rotors wore out.
Engine: when driving and downshift to slow down the vehicle does not recognize the fact that one is trying to slow down, when downshifting the vehicle the engine just completely dies,this does not happen intermittently.consumer stated seatbelts have been replaced, also the brakes were replaced.
The squeaking noise was present when the vehicle moved. The whole brake system was broken.tt
Front brake rotors wore out.
The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot.which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block.the front rotors went out twice.sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. The car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed.never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. It get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg.
Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control.
Vehicle stalls due to failed idle speed control valve.
Sometimes when driving the car accelerated on its own.
Poor steering function and unable to monitor speed, milage or use cruise control.
The engine had to be replaced since a thermometer didn't tell the engine it was hot.which blew the head gaskets, melted the spark plugs, took out the water pump, and so over heated the engine block.the front rotors went out twice.sounds like a wind tunnel, since the seals aren't good. The car doesn't accelerate properly when the gas pedal is pressed.never drive it during a 20 mph windy day. It get good gas mileage - still at 29 to 33 mpg.
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