1999 Kia Sephia Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 428 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Kia Sephia, 4% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,100 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car died while driving down the road repeatedly. Battery leaked. Brakes had to be replaced for the entire car at 60,000 miles. The vents on the dashboard have popped up and broken. Now the defroster does not blow the air on the windshield. This vehicle was stored in a garage. The seams on the seat come undone. The cigarette lighter broke and flops in the dash. The switch to override the transmission lock is broken. The rear brake light broke when replacing the struts which you have to remove the back dash to get to. The board that is under the carpet in the trunk warped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093527, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“This car has so many problems they cant all be listed.the battery melted,the tires wont stay inflated properly, the A/C broke,the cruise control broke, just to name a few. The car shakes if you go over 60 and the dealer charged me to align the front end,told me it needed to be done every 6 months.also said I should have known the battery would melt,its korean.”
NHTSA complaint #762823, filed 2002-06“Tires was replaced feb.29th 2000 plus alignment and flywheel replaced in transmission . After that heard rubbing nioses when I turned wheel lt. To rt. Asked mechanic about niose he stated I know what it is , when he came back to return my car (he stated) it was your mounts to the transmission was not aligned, bolts . Plus this is my second Kia Sephia and I not getting any help with the problems and I could go on and on , but I would write a best seller. Thanks for listening”
NHTSA complaint #725528, filed 2000-07“When trying to stop the vehicle there is a horrible vibration. It is very hard to control and stop the vehicle while braking. Our gas tank will not take in gas. The tank could be completely empty and it will take a dollar's worth of gas, then gas will start spewing out all over. Our car dealer said he doesn't know what it could be and hasn't heard anything from Kia about this being a problem. (it isn't the gas gauge.) the air bag light came on and stayed. We got this fixed and haven't had problems with this again. Also, we have a manuel transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #717753, filed 2000-01“Driving on highway travelling 75mph from ft lauderdale to brooksville, had problems with steering and keeping vehicle on the road. Lost control of steering and swerved off of the road. Was able to get back on the road and continue. Got vehicle back from dealership for an alignment and 4 new tires and still the vehicle was shaking. Will take the vehicle back to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #859741, filed 2000-04Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Kia Sephia
173 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsEquipment
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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