1999 Kia Sephia visibility problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Kia Sephia — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The dashboard is separating from the windshield, preventing the defroster from circulating to the windshield. Manufacturer states they can not assist the consumer.*ak *tc”
filed Dec 13, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Sephia | 19 | 7% |
| 1998 Sephia | 43 | 9% |
| 1997 Sephia | 14 | 7% |
| 1996 Sephia | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 Sephia | 3 | 5% |
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.