2000 Kia Sephia latches/locks/linkages problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Kia Sephia — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The locks freeze up in cold temps, enough to twist and bend my key. Even trying to force it open from the inside does not work. I almost broke my thumb trying to force it open unless you put a heater in the car for a long time. *tr”
filed Mar 21, 2015
“2000 kia sephia door latches do not work when weather is freezing and dashboard curled up not allowing defrost of front windshield. *tr”
filed Feb 4, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Sephia | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 Sephia | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 Sephia | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 Sephia | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 Sephia | 3 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.