2000 Kia Sephia Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“1. Rear window tint damaged by defoster wires causing the tint to bubble and obstruct rear view. 2. Heat damage to front dash results in an adjustment or movement to the fromt windsheild creating cracks in windshiled to large to repair. Occurs with both factory and commercially installed glass. 3. A sub result occurs where the defroster vents on the dash break and no longer provide directed air to the windshiled, causing obstructed views.”

“Front power windows have failed. The left side power window motor failed within one year of purchase and the right power window motor failed within three years.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sephia. While driving less than 60 MPH, the windshield wipers stopped working. The failure occurred during heavy rain conditions and the wiper motor continued to activate; however, the wipers went into a vertical position and would no longer operate. The failure and current mileages were 138,000.”

“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. …”

“Various problems with a new vehicle within fourteen months. Complete brake system was replaced/ battery was replaced, and driver's side window was leaking air. Dealer notified, and repairs were done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”