1997 Kia Sephia Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
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 205 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Kia Sephia overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN OR TURNING VEHICLE WOULD STALL. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT…”NHTSA complaint 858395 — filed 03/13/2000
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 858365 — filed 03/13/2000
“WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES ENGINE STALLS COMPLETELY OUT. HAS TO BE TURNED OFF AND STARTED BACK UP. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND CANT…”NHTSA complaint 851801 — filed 10/26/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Kia Sephia have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 1997 Kia Sephia: 33 of 205 complaints on file (16.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Kia Sephia have in total?
205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and 2 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.
