2000 Kia Sephia visibility problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2000 Kia Sephia — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 kia sephia. While driving less than 60 mph, the windshield wipers stopped working. The failure occurred during heavy rain conditions and the wiper motor continued to activate; however, the wipers went into a vertical position and would no longer operate. The failure and…”
filed Dec 19, 2008
“1. Rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. Heat damage to front dash results in an adjustment or movement to the fromt windsheild creating cracks in windshiled to large to repair. Occurs with both factory and commercially installed glass. 3…”
filed Mar 20, 2006
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% |
| 1999 Sephia | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 Sephia | 43 | 9% |
| 1997 Sephia | 14 | 7% |
| 1996 Sephia | 7 | 6% |
| 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.