1997 Kia Sephia engine and engine cooling problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Kia Sephia — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the dealership was unable to determine the problem.”
filed Oct 2, 2006
“Intermittently while driving the vehicle looses power. Dealer indicated and performed a tune up on the vehicle. Consumer states the problem is recurring. Please provide further information. *ph”
filed Dec 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018Recall campagin on evaporative fuel vapor hose replacement for vehicles equipped with 1.8 liter bpd engines. *tt
008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 21 | 20% |
| 2000 Sephia | 43 | 16% |
| 1999 Sephia | 88 | 21% |
| 1998 Sephia | 108 | 22% |
| 1996 Sephia | 17 | 14% |
| 1995 Sephia | 10 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.