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1997 Kia Sephia Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors (1.8L engine) and the Engine Wire Harness. Failure of the Fuel Injectors can cause a misfire and the check engine light to illuminate. Failure of the Engine Wire Harness is commonly a connection or ground problem; this can cause a drivability problem or the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Fuel Injector is $121.99 for parts and $65.00 for labor for one Fuel Injector. The cost to repair the Wire Harness is $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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