1996 Kia Sephia electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Kia Sephia — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"check engine" light has been on since I baught the car. I have tried several times to have it fixed but the light still comes on. My car will not pass california smog with the light on which means that I cannot renew my registration the next time the dmv requires a smog check.”
filed Feb 21, 2003
“The first wiring harness that was ordered for this car on 10/29/02 was defective. They ordered a second one. I went to pick up my car they say was ready and everything is working. Before I drove off the lot I noticed my door ajar light on. However all of the doors were closed including the trunk…”
filed Nov 15, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 15 | 14% |
| 2000 Sephia | 45 | 17% |
| 1999 Sephia | 63 | 15% |
| 1998 Sephia | 104 | 21% |
| 1997 Sephia | 31 | 15% |
| 1995 Sephia | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Kia Sephia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.