1996 Kia Sephia structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Kia Sephia — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 1996 kia sephia and have the same problam as alot of other owners. The dashboard is lifting and peeling away from the frame.*ak”
filed Dec 14, 2004
“It is unbelieveable that there is no recall on the dashboards for kia vehicles. I own a kia sephia and it seems like the dashboard cracks and peels off. I have seen other models and it faces the same problems. Matter of fact I visited kia dealerships and there is no warranty on this items. The…”
filed Apr 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 Sephia | 18 | 7% |
| 1999 Sephia | 17 | 4% |
| 1998 Sephia | 26 | 5% |
| 1997 Sephia | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 Sephia | 8 | 13% |
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.