2000 Kia Sephia Reviews - Page 7 of 18

Car doors freeze up and fail to close in cold weather.

Sheet metal dents easily on doors.

Console is broken. It's so ugly... the plastic warped and cracked beyond repair. I assume it happened because of the intense heat in Texas.

The engine light stays on and nothing is wrong with the car. It's always "the computers" fault. 0_O.

The brakes never have held very well. When I ease down on the brakes I often feel like the car is not going to stop in time. Apparently nothing is ever wrong with the brakes.

The seats are very uncomfortable.

Very dim "bright" lights. Bad for seeing on back roads and on country roads.

The car is so lightweight. The winds often push me off the road causing me to have to drive at embarrassingly low speeds on the freeway.

The car hesitates when trying to accelerate on the highway/freeway.

The front doors no longer open in cold weather making it extremely difficult to enter and exit the vehicle while climbing through the back doors and getting into the front seat. Terrible winter transportation option.

An intense squealing noise that is an enigma.

The brakes, alignment, battery, belts, and tires went kaput around 60,000 miles. Fixed for just over a thousand bucks.

Heat shield had to be taken off, common with these vehicles.

Hydro-planing is common in the rain and can become unnerving as one loses stability.

Some interior parts have come completely off, you can't roll down the rear back window (driver's side) because the handle is off.

I'm afraid to drive this car, but it gets great gas mileage. I've calculated 35mpg in the summer on the highway. It's great to beat on in good weather. Due to the current fuel crisis with increases to almost three dollars a gallon, I have no choice, but to extend the life of this car.

Not many!! Did have to replace battery after just 1 year.

Also, fuel pump replaced (under warranty).

Was told needed another new battery and alternator, about 6 months ago. Good friend had alternator check by two auto parts stores (it tested fine), replaced battery and all is good.

I really like my KIA. I have taken it 3 times on trips over 2000. And to 3 hours trips about twice. No problems whatsoever.

The seats leave a lot to be desired in comfort area, but I can deal with that, just use a cushion for trips.

I am right now looking at purchasing another KIA.

Other than the alternator testing bad by KIA, I really like my KIA service guy. He works with me and nows I am a single Mom, so he always does me right in that dept. or at least I feel like he does.