These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1997 - 2001 |
| Price : | $10,850-$12,500 |
| Weight : | 2500 lbs | 1133.981 kg |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1594 cc | 97.3 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Total Kia Production for 1999 : | 82,211 |
| 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 177.6 in | 4511 mm. |
| Width : | 67.7 in | 1720 mm. |
| Height : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.8 in | 2560 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.9 in | 1471 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
| Price : | $12,500 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
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| Length : | 177.6 in | 4511 mm. |
| Width : | 67.7 in | 1720 mm. |
| Height : | 55.7 in | 1415 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.8 in | 2560 mm. |
| Front Track : | 57.9 in | 1471 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.1 in | 155 mm. |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Drum |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19970903 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 99V317000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE FUEL PUMP PASSES THROUGH THE C304 AND C305 CONNECTORS. IF EXPOSED TO MOISTURE, THESE CONNECTORS COULD CORRODE. OVER TIME, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH CURRENT TO OPERATE. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CONNECTORS AND REPOSITION THOSE CONNECTORS TO AN AREA WHERE THE PLACEMENT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH MOISTURE. |
| Notes | KIA RECALL NO. SC013.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19970903 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 99V318000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR THE FUEL PUMP IS GROUNDED AT JUNCTION CONNECTOR G300. IF THE PIN TENSION IS POOR, OR THE BOLT SECURING THE CONNECTOR TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR IS NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY, A POOR CONNECTION IS MADE. AS THE FUEL PUMP OPERATES, THE POOR CONNECTION CAN CREATE HEAT WHICH IN TURN INCREASES RESISTANCE. EVENTUALLY THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH CURRENT TO OPERATE. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECALL NO. 99V317. |
| Notes | OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19970903 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 99V271000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BALL SOCKET ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN THE LINK DISENGAGING FROM THE WIPER MOTOR DRIVE UNDER LOAD, SUCH AS PUSHING AGAINST ICE, SNOW OR OTHER RESISTANCE. ALSO THE WIPER ARM RETAINING ***** COULD BE INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED ALLOWING THE WIPER ARM TO SLIP AND/OR STOP FUNCTIONING. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK AND ALSO PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM RETAINING NUTS. |
| Notes | KIA RECALL NO. SC012.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-949-470-7000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19971017 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 00V175000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. MANUFACTURING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE ORVR SPRING FORCE AND FLOAT WIRE LENGTH REDUCING THE VALVE ANGLE. CERTAIN VALVES CAUSED FUEL SHUT OFF BEFORE THE TANK REACHED 95% OF NOMINAL CAPACITY. |
| Consequence | THIS WOULD CAUSE CUSTOMERS TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE TANK CAUSING FUEL SPILLBACK OR SPITBACK FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORVR VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Notes | KIA RECALL NO. SC015.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19980601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 04V305000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A 'CLICK' SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT. |
| Consequence | THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Notes | KIA RECALL NO. SC039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Avg. Car Cost : | $21,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $40,810 |
| Avg. Home : | $131,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
| #1 | #2 | #3 | Kia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Porsche (81,531) | |||
| 2003 | Porsche (73,284) | |||
| 2002 | Buick (350,602) | Porsche (55,050) | ||
| 2001 | Jeep (455,417) | Ferrari (792) | ||
| 2000 | Ford (965,029) | Pontiac (573,805) | Chevrolet (547,294) | |
| 1999 | Ford (918,040) | Honda (733,878) | Chevrolet (609,100) | 82,211 |
| 1998 | Ford (878,405) | Honda (751,032) | Chevrolet (561,218) | 54,311 |
| 1997 | Ford (913,440) | Honda (722,431) | Chevrolet (650,820) | 35,494 |
| 1996 | Ford (1,036,048) | Honda (680,711) | Pontiac (541,844) | 26,366 |
| 1995 | Ford (1,012,818) | Chevrolet (665,955) | Honda (643,336) | 16,725 |
| 1994 | Ford (1,220,512) | Chevrolet (651,647) | Honda (650,105) | 12,163 |
