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SuspensionPart report

2001 Kia Sephia Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 107 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Kia Sephia, 3% of the 107 complaints for this model year. 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.

“Consumer stated that while driving at any speed on wet pavement and without warning the rear end would wonder causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10002019, filed 2003-01

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200133%
200093%
1999174%
1998235%
199742%
199643%
199523%

Other parts of the 2001 Kia Sephia

Engine cooling
21 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Kia Sephia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology