Faults:

I had to replace the brakes and rotors about 3 weeks after I bought it, which was very upsetting since it cost me $200.

The car dents really really easy and when I got a dent repaired I leaned on it and it re-dented.

General Comments:

I love my car very much.

But I can definitely see what people talk about the bad things of this car because it seems like most of them are coming true.

Faults:

Only one problem with the car... front discs became warped at 25,000 miles. Replaced under warranty and no problems since.

General Comments:

Probably the most reliable car I have ever owned. 70,000 miles and I have only done brakes, tires, and spark plugs. The car has reasonble performance, good headroom, and good stability on snow and ice. A bit noisy at high speeds. Dealer service has been exceptional.

Faults:

Front Brakes have needed replacement, or repair every year.

Engine Check light would come on every once in a while then go off.

Now engine check light flashes, and car misses badly. Taking it in for service tomorrow.

Front tires wear unevenly, and need to be replaced every year and a half.

AM/FM CD-Radio digit readout LED has burned out.

Recalled for faulty fuel gauge reading.

General Comments:

This car wouldn't be so bad, except for the problems I mentioned. However, the 1998 model only had a 3 year warranty. Things are starting to go wrong, and I think the worst is about to come.

The car is comfortable, and generally drives well. It's very responsive for its size with only a four-cylinder engine.

The cabin is somewhat noisy on the freeway, and the suspension is lacking.

Faults:

Gears stuck, transmission had to be rebuilt.

Starter has been replaced several times.

Rear passenger door handle coming off.

Car randomly decides not to start.

Several problems with air conditioner.

General Comments:

When I bought this car, I didn't have a lot of money to spend and it seemed like a good deal. It's not a horrible car, but I don't really recommend it.

I used to drive between college and home and driving it on the interstate scared the heck out of me. Once I saw a Sephia in an accident, the little car was absolutely totaled when it really shouldn't have been.

The exterior of my car dents VERY easily and the paint on the bumpers scratches off easily too.

The manual transmission also shifts very hard; I mean it tends to jump a lot and slip out of gear. Also, the clutch is very loose.

Faults:

I had purchased the car with a 3 year 30 thousand mile warranty on it within that time nothing had happened. As soon as the warranty expired I had to replace the clutch. About 3 months later the car was giving me problems starting so I had to have the starter replaced. The speakers are fading in and out. The paint on the car is fading. The car gets a lot of dings and dents. The brake light goes out when you turn the headlights on. The driver side door cannot be opened from the outside because the handle broke. The battery has been replaced twice. The car is having problems starting again I think it might be a problem with the starter or maybe the electrical system. It failed inspection. And to top it off the engine has a leak somewhere. So with all these problems I would never buy another one of these cars. I don't care if they offer a 50year 500000 mile warranty. It's a piece of junk through and through.

General Comments:

I would never buy another Kia Sephia.