1997 Kia Sephia problems by component
205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Kia Sephia, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 72 | 35% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 44 | 21% | — |
| Electrical System → | 31 | 15% | — |
| Air Bags → | 30 | 15% | — |
| Power Train → | 30 | 15% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 20 | 10% | — |
| Structure → | 19 | 9% | — |
| Visibility → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 7 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.