1996 Kia Sephia engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Kia Sephia — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When vehicle has been started engine light would come on and remain illuminated. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic failed to resolve the problem.*ak”
filed Sep 5, 2003
“Consumer states that body mounts separated from the frame, resulting in loss of steering function while driving. Related recall 98v323000, consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. *ak”
filed Jul 9, 2003
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, 2018Recall campagin on evaporative fuel vapor hose replacement for vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter bpd engines. *tt
008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999Replacement repairs of all evaporative fuel vapor hoses and pipes at the fuel tank. *tt
008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1999
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% |
| 1995 Sephia | 10 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.