2000 Kia Sephia Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Kia Sephia, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“Both lower control arms have gone at the same time...at 65,000 miles...which when I checked with repair shop is highly unusual that at this low miles one would go let alone both...he said it is a quality issue. Kia says its not covered...when went to get out of drivers side the door handle snapped off. An electrical problem with heater/air conditioner...took to Kia east syracuse, ny they said they don't make them any more because so many problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10163581, filed 2006-07, 65,000 miles“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“A loud knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. Driver noticed while accelerating the noise would escalate louder. Driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10112912, filed 2005-02“While driving at any speed vehicle was making a knocking noise. Also, while driving without prior warning vehicle hesitated. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer determined the cause to be wheel bearing which needed replacing. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #892694, filed 2001-07“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 2001-09Suspension: 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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