This vehicle is a death trap..ford dealer not very helpful.last incident almost caused serious accident. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
1997 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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Since consumer owned car brakes had to be changed five times. 3 batteries had to be put in. Engine light came on on instrument panel, anti-freeze is leaking and the engine is running rough. *ak
3rd time problem with rotors.turned 1x,replaced 1x.check engine light came on and they're claiming that the wiring is corroded all over the car.admits kia has problem with rotors,but won't fix it because I haven't used dealership for routine and maintenance (too expensive and bad hours...they charged $200 more than any other place for 30k service!same work involved!
I have only had this car for 1 month. It had been in the shop 3 times. It has never been fixed to my satisfaction. The battery died the day after I brought it home. The brakes had to be completely replaced. That cost ~$200. I have a small infant and bought this car for safety (dual airbags) the dealer won't buy the car back and the service department can't seem to fix the car. Help!!!
I have had numerous problems with this. The check engine light has come on, the rotors had to be replaced twice and they still made noise but the dealer said there was nothing else they could do, the hinge on the back door failed, the left strut had to be replaced. This time the entire bottom of the car was damaged the car skipped when in drive to reverse and the breaks would not allow the car to come to a complete stop. Kia needs to do something about this these cars have too many defects and I'm sure they have many mor people just don't report them all the time
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced four times within a 28,000 mile period due to premature wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving differential went out/ digital laser failed to work on cd panel/ power window electrical switch stopped working, and engine check light came on & did not go off. Dashboard covering was separating from window. There was water in the headlights, and battery would go dead. Took vehicle to dealer. Vehicle needed alignment due to problem with transmission & the brake assembly needed replacing due to excessive wear.
This is the second time in one year period that I have to have the rotors and brake pads replaced. This is a definite defect in kia sephia's from the factory, and the replacement parts are just as bad.
Extended stopping distance when brakes are applied.
Brake vibration, replace both front brake disk and rotors, due to brake disk out of round
Transmission was replaced twice/ the engine seized at 30000 miles/ the brakes warped three times and were replaced 3 times/ the windows are hard to open and close/ the brake pedal is extremely low.
While driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle would not stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Could hear noise from brakes. Also, vehicle vibrated.
I started having brake failure and grinding from the rear after 5 days of purchasing the car.I was coming up to a stop sign and the car would not stop after applying the brakes.when backing up or coming to a stop I had a grinding sound and sounded like a liquid was splashing around at the same time.I took the car back to southlake kia and told the service rep about the problems.before that I was checking the spark plugs and when they were pulled out one by one they were burned out and the air filter was almost as black as tar.I told the service rep about plugs and air filter.the spark plugs was changed but I was told that the filter was not going to be replaced.I talked to darryl harris/sealer/and he had to talk to his boss in order to get the filter replaced.darryl's boss told me that air filters was not going to be replaced,so I spoke with darryl again and he finally got them to change the air filter as well.after telling darryl why I was back so soon he called where the cars are taken to be serviced and was told that the car had never been serviced,and that's when the air filter was replaced.after explaining about my brakes and advising the service department that it was my back brakes that failing the most I was told by tom and the mechanic/I believe his name is george,I not really sure/that cars do not have back brakes.I was told by tom in so many words that a car does not have to be serviced and that a car can be sold even if it is know that it has brake or any other type of problems.I spoke with tony at 800 333 4542 ext 35014 who said that he would get someone from dps who could authorize the repairs.to date I still have not heard from anyone who can assist me with my problems.on 7/26/99 tom had the mechanic to replace front pads and rotors with updated pars,cleaned and adjusted rear barkes.the front pads had uneven wear as well.after the repairs tom told me that he had the front and back brakes replaced and replaced the pads.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing uneven wear and tear which resulted in extended stopping distance, and could cause a crash. Dealer was aware of the problem. Please provide further information.
At approximately every 3,000 miles brake rotors are prematurely warping, cause unknown. Dealer replaced the brake pads which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Seems like every 3-4 months brakes start to pulsate, 3 times so far, each time replaced, being told that wrong style being used, engine check light just started acting up for the 6th time, each time being told it is sensors or ground connections. Just noticed the clutch problem of going too low to floor for the 6th time, each time being told something different. This is getting old. Went to open drivers door one day an handle would not work. Was leaking fluid from right front side of vehicle another time to find it was the axle seal, which was replaced 2 times. Getting ready to tell dealer they can have this car. For only having less than 14,000 miles, too much is happening too often.
Brake disc warpage was reported.
Kia motors needs to recall the brake system on the sephia. There are way too many people haveing problems with thier brakes. My rotors should not be worn out at 29,000 miles, none the less have to be replaced agian at 36,000. Please contact kia about this annoying and dangerous problem.
Engine stalling constantly, several repair attempts, however final repair of the engine wiring harness corrected problems.
Excessive wear of the front brake pads and drums. Consumer has contacted the dealer on several occasions, and the front brakes were replaced. Please provide any further details.
Brakes gave way while parallel parking. Hit another vehicle. The brakes made noises when applied. Then would fade out. Taken vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic the brakes were fine & did not need repairing.
I have had the brake rotors replaced 3 times due to warpage, this causes vibration.
I contact kia rep. Several times they even told me they was sending someone to look at my car. I promised this five to six times. Before purchasing this kia I the salesman if this car was very safe he said, yes. But, when I started all of the brakes and belts squeeling noise. No one would talk to me about taking this car back. Kia even told me no. Palmetto told me I need at least $3 to $4 thousand more to put down towards another car. I am very stress out over this car. I am going in for another brakes replacement soon its hard for me to not to be safe in this car. We have had very close calls. Please help. I even the consumer board and a lawyer got no responses. They replace my dash , but my deforst doesn't work. Last promised that someone from kia will be in to talk to me in june,1999 but it never happen. I met several customer there with the same prolems. If you can, just asked to see all repair that were done on kia's from them you would see a lot of brakes, rotor's and even some dashies repair done. Some people whom work there told me that they change brakes and rotors every day on kia's some more times you can't beleive. I can give you these person name if wanted. I want them to take this car back or give me some money off on this car. Thank you so much. I didn't have acess to the internet before now.
The brakes have been replaced two times while the vehicle was under warranty, the brakes are again shaking and the dealer has odviously not solved the problem .
Door seal failed.
Brake system continually makes noise, several replacements and repairs however continues to experience noise, unable to rectify. Mjs
While driving car on to a highway applied brakes and had lt front wheel lock up and lost controll of steering and hit curb doing damage to lt control arm and rim had to have vehicle towed home car was diabled for 2wks
Whenever brakes were applied, they would feel mushy & make loud noises. Been to dealer & informed by mechanic the rotors needed changing. Had rotors changed 6 times & still problem exists.
When applying the brakes heard a loud noise, pedal felt spongy, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Contacted the dealer.
The brakes and rotors were excessively worn outand replaced twice. Tansmission faild causing, loud knocking noise and new transmission was replaced. Left axle failed and replaced. The battery went out. The vehicle failed to start.
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