Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.
1996 Kia Sephia brakes problems
39 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
- Foundation components9
- Foundation components: disc: rotor7
- Foundation components: disc: pads7
- Foundation components: disc5
- Foundation components: disc: caliper2
- Power assist1
- Pedals and linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Kia Sephia brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Kia Sephia brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Kia Sephia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Only 9 month old break, rotors has become too thin, needs to be replaced.
Brake pads and rotors need to be replaced every 8000 miles.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Every time taken in for reg.checkup,had new brakes put on,putting 99 brakes on 96 car.
Every 5000 miles needs brakes/ rotors, consumer feels rotors are warping fast, and this is a manufacturer's defect.
Consumer had the brake repaired and they failed again 6299 miles later, they had the brakes removed and taken to a specialist who informed them that the rotors were the oringinally installed rotors at the time of manufacturing. Consumer feels the the brake job done prior was never done or the new brakes installed were defective. Nlm
I have had the brakes repaired at least 10-12 times and the problem still is not fixed. The brake pedal becomes hard and doesnt depress, making stopping slow. The front wheels of the car become black,covered with the dust from the brake pads.. And at times the brakes stick and resistance is felt from the vehicle and the front tires begin to give off smoke.
Because of the malfunction of brake system, I had an accident. Brake inspection by kia authorized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system.
In march 24, 1998 because of the malfunction of brake system , I had an accident. The brake inspection by kia authoized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system. Until now there has been done a numerous amount of repairs and adjustments for the brake system, but without any succesful results.car have lots of deferent problems and factory defects. It is a lemon.
Questions about the 1996 Kia Sephia brakes
Does the 1996 Kia Sephia have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Kia Sephia, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Kia Sephia brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Kia Sephia problems
Electrical 19Engine 17Seat belts 15Transmission 13Body 12Airbags 11Lights 7Visibility 7Acceleration 5Fuel system 4Suspension 4Steering 3Locks 2Tires 1
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