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Body and structurePart report

1995 Kia Sephia Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
13%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 13% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.

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 dash has several discolored brown.. Looking like burnt spots on it and has completeley come unglued neareast the windshield. The defrosters are rendered useless by this. I complained to a Kia dealer and he said I could have a new one put on. But only completely at my expense.”

NHTSA complaint #10048799, filed 2003-11, 48,000 miles

“Brakes would squeal. Had trouble stopping/ear windshield keeps popping out bent frame, and transmission has been replaced twice because shaft is crooked.consumer contacted dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #843140, filed 1999-07

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200198%
2000187%
1999174%
1998265%
1997199%
19961210%
1995813%

Other parts of the 1995 Kia Sephia

Brakes
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Interior 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology