1997 Kia Sephia visibility problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Kia Sephia — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dashboard warped and coming up and touching windshield. It is breaking or blocking the vent/defroster/defogger system. Therefore the windows barely defrost and this is a safety hazard. I know of two other people having the same problem with the dashboard. Also "door open" light remains on and…”
filed Sep 13, 2007
“Dt: consumer owns 1997 kia sephia. She had a problem with the dashboard. The vents for the defroster fell off, and the dashboard was brown, which began as a small spot and grew to cover the whole dashboard. She was concerned that the dashboard falling apart might somehow affect the airbags. She…”
filed Aug 18, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Sephia | 19 | 7% |
| 1999 Sephia | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 Sephia | 43 | 9% |
| 1996 Sephia | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 Sephia | 3 | 5% |
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.