1999 Kia Sephia engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 100 complaints for the 1999 Kia Sephia, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 100 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 35
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 35 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving,consumer heard a loud noise, then a fire started underneath the engine compartment, one person was injured in accident, claim 11-3827-188. *slc
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sephia
- Brakes 211 complaints
- Electrical system 80 complaints
- Transmission 71 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints