1999 Kia Sephia body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 20 complaints for the 1999 Kia Sephia, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on sep 11 1999 . Consumer took it back on sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and I still don't work . At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law.
The dashboard is separating from the windshield, preventing the defroster from circulating to the windshield. Manufacturer states they can not assist the consumer.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sephia
- Brakes 211 complaints
- Engine 100 complaints
- Electrical system 80 complaints
- Transmission 71 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints