1998 Kia Sephia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · OR

Rear drum brakes squealed loudly, and it did not feel as if they were working in moist conditions. Also, a steering gear bracket weld cracked, making it difficult to steer vehicle. At low speeds consumer had difficult maintaining control. Steering wheel was flopping around.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Seat belts · 85,126 miles · KS

I just replaced all 3 belts on my car and when I started the car everyday the car made a real bad grinding noise as if the belts were never replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Brakes, Tires · AK

My car has been in the shop ten times! I cannot specify a part, most parts have been repaired. When I say ten times, it is in the shop for the 10th time now but needs 8 different repairs. (not ten total repairs) as far as safety, the tires (different brands) have to be replaced every season... 2 sets a year! The brakes have been replaced twice. They checked out okay last time it was in, but they constanty shudder and grind, and have completely gone out. They also squeal very loud at about 60 MPH while driving. Not sure if it is the brakes or tires. I just feel unsafe in my vehicle. It has been towed three times, leaving me stranded. My heater also quit working and I live in alaska. I don't know if these are common problems, but I have never owned a vehicle that I felt so unsafe in. I also got into a car accident in 200, in which I was hit head on by an explorer. I was driving about 25 MPH and she was driving about 10 MPH. It broke out my headlight, dented the hood up and put a hole in the bumper.... This much damage and the airbags never deployed! This was not called in to the police, I just let her go (it was her fault). I wish I had reported it.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

While driving approximately 65 MPH, hood released and smashed into windshield which blocked vision of driver, consumer felt problem was due to brake pads and rotors that cause severe vibration and had to be replaced frequently, there was no crash or injury to report when this incident occurred.*ak brakes would vibrate and were noisy, requested rear brakes be cleaned lubed, dealer found rotors warped and pads worn and excessive dust in rear brakes, numerous engine problems such as cooling fan rumble, check engine light on, engine stall, burning smell, belt squeaks, electric cooling fan inoperative, fan blade, plug wires and coil boots, valve cover gasket were replaced, evaporator was replaced and recharged, many electrical problems including ignition switch, starter, alternator, multifunction switch, battery terminal, and bulb failure, dealer has also found corrosion, poor connections and low voltage, consumer states numerous problems with shifter, harsh shifts and clunks, dealer replaced old style flex plate, binding shifter which was cleaned and lubed, fluid leaks, dealer replaced leaking power steering hose, multiple structural problems such as missing wiper arm cap, key will not open trunk, trunk lever does not release, broken trunk release handle, left rear door molding coming off, dealer replaced trunk release, reinstalled door weatherstrip, found oil leaks, and undercarriage showing signs of damage, bubbles in dash pad, sunvisor coming loose, dealer replaced dash pad, dealer found tail pipe damaged, both front aftermarket tires (no tire information) worn, left rear rim bent, rear tires (no tire information) cupped and feathered due to lack of rotation and alignment problems, consumer also requested dealer to check cv boots for grease leak, dealer found no problem.

Filed Nov 19, 2001 · Brakes · MA

Brakes were grinding. Took to dealer, and was informed that warranty on brakes had expired. Consumer took vehicle to another mechanic, and they cut rotors, and replaced front pads. Brakes were wearing too fast. Please provide any further infomation.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Brakes · PA

When applying brakes they squeal/ pulsate, and there is extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced defective front rotors 4 times with new and improved rotors. Rear rotors were replaced 2 times. Rear wheel cylinder replaced once. Brakes have been squealing and pulsating again at this time.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · TN

The ignition system is hard starting at times, even right after I got a tune up from the dealer. Glovebox has been replaced once before because the closing mechanism jams and will not open. Transmission has slipped, shifts roughly since new. The brakes grind constantly, dealer has replaced rotors, then replaced brake pads after that, now grinding again.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Brakes · RI

Brakes constantly break down and squeak. Has had a few near misses. He had to go off the road to keep vehicle from hitting another automobile.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Brakes pads/rotors calipers were replaced 3 times because they prematurely wore out and caused squeaking and grinding noises, which resulted in extended stopping distance and may cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause. *ak air condition failed.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

Vehicle was not shifting correctly. It would shift roughly and hard. Also, brakes made a squeaking noise when druving.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OK

Sliding door keeps ajar, and overhead light come son. Brakes are squealing and the car shakes badly if I go 65 miles per hour. I noticed that when it is raining that the car makes a terrible buzzing sound. I ahve had an exhaust leak and the brakes replaced already once and the fuel pump was replaced but I am still having problems with it.

Filed Feb 28, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Whle driving consumer could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will make grinding noise. At inspection, it was recomended to replace pads and rotors at 25000 miles.