Kia Sephia engine and engine cooling problems by year
331 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 7 Sephia model years. The most reported year is 1998 with 108 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 21 | 20% | — | |
| 2000 Sephia | 43 | 16% | 59,000 mi | |
| 1999 Sephia | 88 | 21% | — | |
| 1998 Sephia | 108 | 22% | — | |
| 1997 Sephia | 44 | 21% | — | |
| 1996 Sephia | 17 | 14% | — | |
| 1995 Sephia | 10 | 16% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.