2000 Kia Sephia Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Kia Sephia, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 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.
“While making a left turn a piece of the steering column popped off and became wedged in the back of the steering wheel. This resulted in consumer not being able to turn the steering wheel. Dealership replaced the clock spring and the steering column, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10071591, filed 2004-04, 40,000 miles“I have had to have a power steering, rack and pinion, 4 sets of brakes going on 5. I have had to have my tires rotated more times than necessary. The brakes makes a grinding, rattling noise when I try to stop. When I press on the brakes it doesn't stop quickly. The gaskets around the door ifs falling off. The radio will shut off for no reason. The heater works when it's hot outside. The windshield was leaking. It has since been repaired. Sometimes the car wont crank after sitting for a while it will crank. The engine light comes on. The glove box fell apart. …”
NHTSA complaint #753059, filed 2001-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #563225, filed 2001-09“There is no lock in the steering wheel column. But owners manual on page 4-2 states that steering wheel will lock to prevent theft,and that it could only be unlocked by key in ignition. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #873473, filed 2000-10“While driving 40 MPH steering wheel locked, causing loss of control which resulted in a collision. Driver's was injured during accident and the vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #888707, filed 2001-05Steering: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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