1998 Kia Sephia Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 491 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Kia Sephia overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WOULD STALL AND LOSE OF ALL POWER,WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 844674 — filed 08/09/1999
“TAIL LIGHT HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING, THIS IS 4TH TIME FOR BRAKES SQUEAKING AND PULSATING, COW PANEL BAFFLE NEEDED REPLACED BECAUSE OF…”NHTSA complaint 707763 — filed 06/22/1999
“WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AND JERKING. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED…”NHTSA complaint 837076 — filed 04/26/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Kia Sephia have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Kia Sephia: 67 of 491 complaints on file (13.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Kia Sephia have in total?
491 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
