1999 Kia Sephia structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Kia Sephia — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the interstate at 75 mph the top layer of the hood (skin) separated from the hood and flew upward into the windshield and detached itself from the vehicle causing the drivers vision of roadway to be blocked. Once it detached itself causing high risk of safety for other drivers…”
filed Feb 3, 2020
“1) air conditioner hoses defective and will not hold charge 2) car rattles and makes noise coming from trunk area, taken to dealer repeatedly without any idea of how to remedy the problem 3) car would loose power without warning and at dangerous times, took to dealer 3 times before the car failed…”
filed Dec 27, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 13, 2021
Structure problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 Sephia | 18 | 7% |
| 1998 Sephia | 26 | 5% |
| 1997 Sephia | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 Sephia | 12 | 10% |
| 1995 Sephia | 8 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.