14 of the 203 complaints about the 1996 KIA Sephia are about the body and structure — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 38,000 miles.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
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I PURCHASED A 1996 KIA SEPHIA AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLAM AS ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS. THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING AND PEELING AWAY FROM THE FRAME.
NHTSA complaint #10102903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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IT IS UNBELIEVEABLE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE DASHBOARDS FOR KIA VEHICLES. I OWN A KIA SEPHIA AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE DASHBOARD CRACKS AND PEELS OFF. I HAVE SEEN OTHER MODELS AND IT FACES THE SAME PROBLEMS. MATTER OF FACT I VISITED KIA DEALERSHIPS AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THIS ITEMS. THE DEALERSHIPS ALSO MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THAT SAME ISSUE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THERE MUST BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #10067593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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DASHBOARD IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME OF THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10067482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE DASHBOARD IS RISING AND THE DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10053627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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CONSUMER STATES THAT DASHBOARD IS PEELING OFF FROM THE CAR'S FOUNDATION.
NHTSA complaint #10026909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE DASH BOARD BUCKLED TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT OFF PORTIONS OF IT. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED IT MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR BAG.
NHTSA complaint #10020431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE SEAMS THAT JOIN THE BODY IN THE REAR HAVE SEPARATED, THIS CAUSED A LEAK IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO CAUSE FREE FLOWING WATER TO BE SEEN ENTERING THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT. SOME OF THE SEPARATION OF THE SEAM IS NOT VISIBLE DUE TO BEING LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE REAR BUMPER.
NHTSA complaint #755347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CABLES ARE HANGING FROM OUT THE SIDES OF 3 DOORS. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR AT HIS EXPENSE. WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE, THE WINDOWS WON'T DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER HAS A BOARD INSIDE THE PANEL TO KEEP THE WINDOW UP.
NHTSA complaint #856081 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE BACK DOOR FLIES OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. TOOK IN TO KIA FOR REPAIRS AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS IN BACK COMING LOOSE.
NHTSA complaint #810183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
AIR LEAKS INTO VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #528126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PROBLEM W/LEFT REAR DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #603332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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RATTLING SOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE CAR WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #603332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
REAR BUMPER NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #603332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SEAMS OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #511338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.