2000 Kia Sephia LS review from North America
"A piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to have the battery replaced.
The air bag was on constantly on, had to have the "computer" replaced.
The air conditioner fan went out, was replaced by dealer, still doesn't work.
The car keeps running out of oil.
The engine needs to be replaced, according to the dealer.
General comments?
At least you people were able to get warranty work done on your cars! my dealer wants me to produce 5 oil change receipts before he will replace the engine on the car. it's a pretty sad day when a car with 20,000 miles on it needs a new engine.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Many cons, but still an alright car |
| A cheap mid performance economy car. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |