1995 Kia Sephia Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 19%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 19% of the 64 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Gear shift lever came off in consumers hand as she was shifting from second to first gear, upon examination of the lever, it literally snapped in the middle of the metal, consumer believes the metal used was faulty, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #556170, filed 2000-10“The original clutch was replaced at 20000 miles, then the original transmission was replaced at 60000 miles. Now at 72500 miles both the clutch and transmission are being replaced again, after a total failure.”
NHTSA complaint #710841, filed 1999-09“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“Electrical short caused wiring harness to melt /overheat. In addition, transmission slipped out of gear, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident/injuries. Also, intermittent stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #523072, filed 1998-01Related 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 1995 Kia Sephia
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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