What is the fuel economy of a 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra?

EPA figures for the 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra?

Owners have filed 456 complaints with NHTSA for the 2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2000 Kia Sephia/Spectra

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	20	29	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 04V305000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

456 complaints filed by owners for this model year (57 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91 Power Train 51 Engine And Engine Cooling 51

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.