MYRModel Year Report

1986 Kia Sephia

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1986 Kia Sephia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:21.251Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2001: 107 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1996 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1998 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2000 2001: 107 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003
1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 64 complaints 1995 1996: 118 complaints 1996 1997: 205 complaints 1997 1998: 491 complaints 1998 1999: 428 complaints 1999 2000: 266 complaints 2000 2001: 107 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003

1986: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19862
199416
199564
1996118
1997205
1998491
1999428
2000266
2001107
20026
20032

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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Check engine light continues to blink on and seat belt does not lock .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-09

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

When pulling out of a parking space there was a loud banging noise, and vehicle stalled due to transmission going out. Transmission was replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-22

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 Kia Sephia — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 Kia Sephia reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Kia Sephia?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Kia Sephia have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.