1995 Kia Sephia engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Kia Sephia — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 kia sephia. After receiving an oil and filter change, the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood while driving 10 mph. The contact exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The fire department stated that the…”
filed Apr 24, 2008
“Radiator has overheated and cracked, causing fluid to leak into the engine compartment, damaging the engine. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak”
filed Sep 12, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 21 | 20% |
| 2000 Sephia | 43 | 16% |
| 1999 Sephia | 88 | 21% |
| 1998 Sephia | 108 | 22% |
| 1997 Sephia | 44 | 21% |
| 1996 Sephia | 17 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Kia Sephia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.