1997 Kia Sephia electrical system problems
34 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Kia Sephia, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle stalled and died due to faulty wiring--fire resulted. The dealer has replaced the wiring system. Manufacturer has been notified.
I have a 1997 kia sephia rs and I have replaced the alternator belt 11 times and 4 of those have been in the last 3 months. I am unable to get any answers about why the belt keeps breaking from any repair shop, other than it must be a sizing defect by kia. This last belt was replaced 6/05 and broke off again 8/17/05. I can only seem to get about 1-3 month use from a belt. I checked with the previous owner of the car, which I knew and she indicates that she had the same problems.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sephia
- Brakes 91 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Seat belts 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints