2000 Kia Sephia Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Kia Sephia, 5% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“My Kia Sephia was purchased in 2000 and at approximated 32,000 miles the paint on the car is peeling and faded as well as the entire dashboard has lifted and is raised. I see the same problems with other Sephia's when I am in parking lots or on the road. I called coral springs Kia several times and I am being told that because I live in florida the problem is to be expected. This is a blatant lie. On monday 9/25 I called Kia customer service and spoke to john at extension 4635. He told me he would contact the dealership and someone would call me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169419, filed 2006-09, 5,000 miles“The stupid passenger door wont close this just so darn frustrating it's also very dangerous and I am not a very happy person right now. You should make cars more safe if some one had been hurt with that stupid door I would have sued youi”
NHTSA complaint #11010393, filed 2017-07“At one time engine check engine light went on, it was the fuel injection, then I had the brake pads replaced, not even two months later I had to get them replaced again, thats including the drums, that was because it would vibrate and when releasing the brake it would make a pop sound. After 8 months of having the vehicle the battery went dead one day I had the car towed to the dealership. The car smells like smoke. I had it check because it shifts hard and it hesitates all the time, they told me it was okay.”
NHTSA complaint #737581, filed 2000-12“Oil light came on. Checked oil on 12/16/2000 & put in four quarts. Vehicle did not overflow. On 12/17/00 the oil light came on again at 65 MPH on s/b 15 fwy. On 12/19/00 car went to high desert Kia where they found nothing worng with oil light. But they replaced a exhaust sensor sliencer and center pipe was replaced. On 12/20/00, I drove to work and loma linda with no problem. On my return from loma linda the oil light came back on. I pulled over checked the oil and added one quart to make sure. Oil light remained on. Drove to the 215 fwy and the car started to skip (jolt). …”
NHTSA complaint #738888, filed 2001-01“Engine fan would intermittently shut off and on. Engine check light would come on/ off intermittently. Also, problem with brakes failing to stop vehicle properly. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on these matter.”
NHTSA complaint #882949, filed 2001-03Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Sephia
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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