1996 Kia Sephia Reviews - Page 3 of 4

I have had to replace the dash board it had started out with burn marks and eventually it came up.

I also had to replace the oxygen sensor.

I had to replace the rotors.

The head lights are very foggy on the inside.

I have gotten more use out of the car than I have had problems with it.

I don't know if I would recommend one.

It really hasn't given me too many mechanical problems for the mileage it has.

I have had to replace the front brake pads quite a few times already for the short time that I've had the car.

Dash has has gotten dark spots all over it and in the center it has peeled back, I have never seen anything like it before-

Check engine light comes on often.

Not really that bad of a car, I mean its nothing great or even close to it, but it gets you where you need to go, and so far its never broken down. I only paid $1800 cash for this car so I'm not expecting much. Sometimes the transmission grinds and the car itself puts off some odors at times, but I don't regret buying this car, a lot of people with these cars are having horrible problems thankfully mine seems to be one of the good ones-

Things That Have Gone Wrong

1. Water Pump had to be replaced

2. Timing Belt had to be replaced

3. Radiator had to be replaced

4. Windshield had to be replaced

5. Most light bulbs have been replaced

6. Thermostat has been replaced

7. The dash board has many burn spots despite good care

8. Transmission has to be replaced.

This car has been a nightmare. I am a 19 yr old college student with a really tight budget. This car had been repair after repair. There is still things wrong with it that no mechanic can figure out. It seems that my Check Engine Light has a mind of its own. No matter what I do or anyone does it idles extremley rough.

At this point I am giving up on this car. It has been more of a headache then it has been worth. Repairs have been expensive because nothing minor has gone wrong, or so it seems. Parts are hard to find few people will work on the car because its not a well know car so I have had to go to specialist which has cost more.

Overall this car has been anything, but pleasurable to own. I'm happy to say I'm getting rid of it.

Just recently I need to get the belt tightened.

I just changed the oil every 3000 miles and changed the tires when needed.

Floor mats get a bit worn.

This car is very fast.

Has great get up and go power.

The ride is very comfortable.

It is not the quietest ride in the world, but pleasurable.

I have heard a lot of people had problems with their KIAs, but it seems that each one was an Automatic.

I have never had a problem with this car and neither did my parents before they gave it to me.

Brakes went out after 6,000 miles.

Alternator went out 19,500 miles.

It is very expensive to fix due to lack of parts sold after market.

Dents easily.

Has lots of suspension problems.