MYRModel Year Report

1994 Kia Sephia

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1994 Kia Sephia
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:37.922Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 2 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 16 1995: 64 complaints 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 1994: 16 complaints 1994 16 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 1994: 16 complaints 1994 16 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

1994: 16 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

5 of 16 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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Shifted into reverse vehicle jerked violently. Resulting in vehicle accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-03

Service brakes

5 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

4 of 16 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Seat belts

4 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-08-19Power train94V134000 The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (If the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible shaft assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Kia Sephia — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V134000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Kia Sephia?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Kia Sephia have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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