The Lemon IndexAll cars · Kia Sephia · 2001
2001 Kia Sephia. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,000 and 23,744 miles. Median 15,500, from 19 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 27% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Airbags | 16% |
| Seat belts | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Refueling spit back | 2004 | 2004 |
| Closed | Refueling spit back | 2003 | 2004 |
| Closed | Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunction | 2003 | 2004 |
Manufacturer communications 11
Kia filed 11 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Automatic transaxle diagnosis
- A logic change in the transmission control module (tcm)
- Automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 22 / 28 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 19 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
| Year | Lemon Index | Complaints | Sold | Top system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 261 | 196 | 67,893 | Brakes |
| 2001 | 166 | 86 | 49,016 | Engine |
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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