1994 Kia Sephia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 31%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Kia Sephia, 31% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The electronic speedometer sensor was replaced under the 1994 recall. Consumer says that the exact same part has gone bad again in early jan. 1999. Dealer has been contacted. 94v-134.”
NHTSA complaint #835527, filed 1999-03“Front seat belt will not retract when put on during a sudden stop, can go right in the windshield. Also the shift gear will not move when ready to shift the gear.”
NHTSA complaint #807049, filed 1997-01Related recalls
- 94V134000Jul 25, 1994The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.Covers: Kia Sephia 1994
Related service bulletins
- 10091489Dec 6, 2013Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 17% |
| 2001 | 18 | 17% |
| 2000 | 50 | 19% |
| 1999 | 71 | 17% |
| 1998 | 68 | 14% |
| 1997 | 30 | 15% |
| 1996 | 13 | 11% |
| 1995 | 12 | 19% |
| 1994 | 5 | 31% |
Other parts of the 1994 Kia Sephia
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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