The last time my rotors warped for the fifth time, my dealer wasn't going to replaced them until I had a lengthy discussion with him and he called the manufacturer. He did not replace the brake pads this time because kia would not authorize that expense. They are warping again for the sixth time. I have never had a car with as many problems as this car(some are not listed). I don't feel safe in it at all.
1997 Kia Sephia: rotors or pads wearing out early
6 of the 205 complaints about the 1997 Kia Sephia describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Brakes rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak engine surges when stopping and some time shut down when starting.
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.
Brake rotors and brake pads warped and wore out. This caused extended stopping distance, and could resultin a crash. Front braking system has been replaced 4 times. Delaer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Rotors and brake pads replaced twice. Rotors warped and pads glazing. Complained thats brakes were not working right, and not stopping right. Started to file lemon law, and went to informal arbitration. Kia motors refused to do anything. Was going to file with the state when the brakes failed and resulted in an accident. I have noticed many of the same complaints about the brakes with kia motors, on the federal safety agency web site. Does someone have to get hurt or die in a car crash before kia will address the problem with their brake systems being placed on these cars, which has a major defect in them, causing accidents. Thank god my daughter was wearing her seat belt when the accident occured. The insurance company has totaled the car!!!!!! I will procide to sue kia motors for their failure to address such a serious problem
At 22,000 miles the brake rotors and pads are prematurely wearing. The brake rotors had to be replaced due to corrosion. Please give any further details.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Kia Sephia premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1997 Kia Sephia?
6 of 205 owner complaints about the 1997 Kia Sephia (3%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Kia Sephia?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Kia Sephia
Stalling 27No deployment 15Check engine light 11Seat belt 7Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Transmission failure 5Won't start 5
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