2001 Kia Sephia electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Kia Sephia — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Having trouble with drivers side window. It will work then the motor/regulator gets stuck and won't function. Then all of a sudden it will work then not work. I just want to find out what's causing problem. All wires to switch tested positive power is going to and from motor/regulator to all…”
filed Jul 12, 2016
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sephia. The vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The starter and two relays were replaced; however, the failure immediately recurred. The contact has not had the vehicle diagnosed by an authorized dealer to determine the cause of the failure. She is in the…”
filed Dec 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Charging system upgrade. *tt
017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2004
Electrical System problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sephia | 45 | 17% |
| 1999 Sephia | 63 | 15% |
| 1998 Sephia | 104 | 21% |
| 1997 Sephia | 31 | 15% |
| 1996 Sephia | 19 | 16% |
| 1995 Sephia | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.