The consumer has been experiencing several problems wit vehicle. The horn, brakes, engine check light, and gas lights has been malfunctioning. When they put in gasoline in vehicle, it shoots back out and the gas light continues to illuminate. The manufacturer has been contacted.
1998 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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I have had my car in the shop many times just for the rotors and brakes and a new master cylinder and now a new transmision and now the brakes are starting all over again something has to be done before someone gets killed . I have contacted kia and they haven't done nothing for me I went to the dealership and they said they couldn't do any thing but help me refince again I shouldn't have to .I want them to buy back the car it is not safe for the road . Please help me tjones5460 thank you.
Whenever brakes are applied,they would intermittently grab or start to make a popping noise. Also, sound like metal granding. Dealer notified and replaced pads. Condition still occurs.
Front brake rotors warping/ stripping of windshield wiper gears/ speedometer head broken.
Whenever brakes are applied, they would start to make a popping noise. It would sound like metal rubbing. Took to dealer & informed a nut was left out of the suspension. It was replaced, but vehicle started vibrating again like it's out of balance. *ak the gas gauge does not register right and spose gas out while filling.
When attempting to accelerate to change lanes the vehicle went in reverse and the gear shift was in drive. Consumer also having problems with poor braking, poor braking responds when making a normal stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
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