1998 Kia Sephia transmission problems
The 1998 Kia Sephia has 69 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
69
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“IN 2 YEARS I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, REPLACE MY BRAKES 6 TIMES, SERVICE ENGINE PROBLEMS 7 TIMES, FUEL PUMP, 8 RECALLS, WIPERS, NEW TIRES, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS... COPIES OF REPAIRS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY THE DEALER MANY TIMES.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1998 Kia Sephia have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 1998 Kia Sephia transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.