1995 KIA SEPHIA Power Train Problems

17 complaints about Power Train

17
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths

High Severity Issue

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All Power Train Complaints (17)

Oct 17, 2000

GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAME OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND AS SHE WAS SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO FIRST GEAR, UPON EXAMINATION OF THE LEVER, IT LITERALLY SNAPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE METAL, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE METAL USED WAS FAULTY, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM

Sep 2, 1999

THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT 20000 MILES, THEN THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 60000 MILES. NOW AT 72500 MILES BOTH THE CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION ARE BEING REPLACED AGAIN, AFTER A TOTAL FAILURE.

Sep 2, 1999

THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT 20000 MILES, THEN THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 60000 MILES. NOW AT 72500 MILES BOTH THE CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION ARE BEING REPLACED AGAIN, AFTER A TOTAL FAILURE.

Jul 23, 1999

BRAKES WOULD SQUEAL. HAD TROUBLE STOPPING/EAR WINDSHIELD KEEPS POPPING OUT BENT FRAME, AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE SHAFT IS CROOKED.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jun 3, 1999

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR WHICH IS SITTING ON THE TAIL PIPE KEEPS LOOSENING. *AK

Oct 15, 1998

THE CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER AND NOW THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, FRONT AXLE FAILED.* ET

Oct 15, 1998

THE CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER AND NOW THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, FRONT AXLE FAILED.* ET

Oct 15, 1998

THE CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER AND NOW THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, FRONT AXLE FAILED.* ET

Oct 15, 1998

THE CV JOINTS REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEALER AND NOW THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, FRONT AXLE FAILED.* ET

Jul 10, 1998

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION.

Jan 26, 1998 Crash

ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED WIRING HARNESS TO MELT /OVERHEAT. IN ADDITION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. ALSO, INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Jun 26, 1996

TRANSMISSION LOCKS IN FIRST/SECOND GEAR.

Jun 26, 1996

TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE.

Oct 26, 1995

TRANSMISSION FAILED. TT

Sep 26, 1995

THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS LOOSE AND DEALER TIGHTENED . TT

Aug 24, 1995

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *AK

Apr 11, 1995

THE CABLE LINE CAME LOOSE ON FRONT THE TRANSMISSION PURCHASE CAR 12/31/94. TT