2000 Kia Sephia review from North America
"This vehicle has many safety problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission has been replaced 3 times in the car. The 1st time was at 40,000 miles. Then at 56,630 and for the 3rd time @ 56,653.
Front pads were replaced twice and the rotors were resurfaced first time @ 32,500 miles the 2nd time 53,735.
Front wheel bearings replaced @ 54,466 miles.
The alternator has been replaced twice
in 21 days. 1st time @56,700 miles then again 57,312 miles.
Full replacement of wiring harness @ 57,071 miles.
General comments?
As I write this the car is back at the dealership for the 8th time since 7/30/03.
The warranty is quickly running out for a car that is nothing more than a piece of junk.
At what point is enough...enough.
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| 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 | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57328 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2003 |