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1997 Kia Sephia Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 205 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Kia Sephia, 0% of the 205 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When changing front tire on the passenger's side, two of the studs broke. A stud also broke when changing the rear tire on the driver's side. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Dealer stated that the studs broke because they were screwed too tight.”

NHTSA complaint #855788, filed 2000-01

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200133%
199831%
199710%

Other parts of the 1997 Kia Sephia

Brakes
75 complaints
Engine cooling
44 complaints
Electrical system
31 complaints
Air bags
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 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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