When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Dealer has replaced the brakes several times prior to the collision.
1995 Kia Sephia brakes problems
13 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components4
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Pedals and linkages1
- Conventional: mechanical1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Kia Sephia brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1995 Kia Sephia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brakes would squeal. Had trouble stopping/ear windshield keeps popping out bent frame, and transmission has been replaced twice because shaft is crooked.consumer contacted dealer.
Front brakes have excessive wear. Rotors/pads have been replaced, but problem continues. Dealers noted consumer's neligence.
When brakes are applied intermittently there is a loud grinding noise and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rotors and the brake pads.
Consumer states that when she applied the brakes the vehicle sped forward, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified .
Involved in an accident due to brake failure. The brake pedal went to the floor of the vehicle. Manufacturer told owner that the braking system on vehicle did not need to be replaced or repaired. Manufacturer took a report. Owner took her car in for repairs 3 times, and manufacturer did not tell her that brakes needed to be replaced.
Experiencing excessive wear of rotors and pads, dealer replaced several times, problem persists.
Vehicle has been serviced (5) times for the brakes because the front rotors warped and (3) times for the emergency parking brake because the rachet was broken.
Consumer states that when appyling the brakes they make loud noise, after taking the vehicle in five times to be checked, consumer was told the vehicle needed pads and rotors .
Abs: experienced 3 times within 8 month period, brake pedal traveling to floor with no braking effect; also, o2 sensor failed, causing car to stall on railroad. Air flow sensor caused vehicle to stall on freeway ramp four weeks later o2 sensor had been replaced, four weeks after brake inspection, new rotors and pads were installed after the dealer stated no brake malfunction or safety defects could be detected.
Questions about the 1995 Kia Sephia brakes
Does the 1995 Kia Sephia have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 Kia Sephia brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Kia Sephia brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sephia have bad brakes?
The Kia Sephia model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (256 complaints), 1999 (173 complaints) and 2000 (85 complaints).
Other 1995 Kia Sephia problems
Transmission 12Engine 9Body 8Seat belts 8Airbags 5Electrical 4Fuel system 3Steering 3Acceleration 2Lights 2Locks 2Seats 2Suspension 2Visibility 2
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