1995 Kia Sephia Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,479miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 16% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,479 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 1995 Kia Sephia. After receiving an oil and filter change, the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood while driving 10 MPH. The contact exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The fire department stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment, but the heat source was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had been notified. The current and failure mileages were 125,479. Updated 05/19/08 updated 05/19/08”
NHTSA complaint #10225635, filed 2008-04, 125,479 miles“Abs: experienced 3 times within 8 month period, brake pedal traveling to floor with no braking effect; also, o2 sensor failed, causing car to stall on railroad. Air flow sensor caused vehicle to stall on freeway ramp four weeks later o2 sensor had been replaced, four weeks after brake inspection, new rotors and pads were installed after the dealer stated no brake malfunction or safety defects could be detected.”
NHTSA complaint #985977, filed 1996-06“Radiator has overheated and cracked, causing fluid to leak into the engine compartment, damaging the engine. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #870269, filed 2000-09“Check engine light illuminates periodically. Once this happens vehicle starts to use fuel excessively with fumes or possible burning smell for which the cause is unknown. Vehicle serviced twice with no change in condition.”
NHTSA complaint #814180, filed 1997-07“When driving at an high speed and when slowing down the vehicle shuts down completely. While at high speeds it starts to stall and will also shut off at an high speed. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830772, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Kia Sephia
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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