2000 Kia Sephia Exterior lighting Problems

“Headlight housing has severe discoloration after only a little over 4.5 years of use. Purchased the vehicle new and have had no accidents. Both side markers right next of the headlight housings are as clear as glass, however, the headlight has turned very dingy, dull yellow to the point where it is very hard to see at night. Upon discussing it with Kia, they stated that the vehicle is out of warranty and that there was no other reported cases of this happening. …”

“Ea00-018, turn signals and 4-ways flashers will not operate when vehicle's temperature is below 38-40 degrees. They will begin to work once vehicle or exterior warms up. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times, and has replaced flasher switch twice. Also, flasher once, but defect keeps occurring.”

“Consumer states she continues to have problems with the interior lights blowing out, the dealer took the light out and attempted to fix the problem, however the problem reoccured, consumer took the vehicle into a repair shop and was informed that the problem was in the socket and that the dealer had messed up the bulb socket, parts of the socket were bent causing the 10 amp fuse to blow, once the brake light cover was snapped back on, the fuse would blow.”

“Windshield wipers along with other saftey features on the vehicle are not functioning properly. Door locks become jammed from the inside and outside, and the signal lights are not visible from the outside of vehicle. Please give any further details.”

“On three separate occasions, consumer has complained that the vehicle vibrates, and makes loud sounds, the tires were balanced and rotated, throttle body replaced, and the compressor was replaced, possible suspension problems.”