2000 Kia Sephia transmission problems
The 2000 Kia Sephia has 52 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
52
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“BRAKES SQUEAKING WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND RPLACED BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE WITHIN TWO MONTHS. THE BRAKE FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES BUT DEALER CHECKED AND STATED OKAY. *YH”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2000 Kia Sephia have?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the 2000 Kia Sephia transmission — 11% 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.