Within 35,000 miles, my 1998 kia sephia ls has had the front brakes replaced twice (rotors, calipers and pads the first time, rotors and pads the second time). According to the service technician, the design of the rotors is the problem.... They are too.
1998 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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The engine is not starting, battery replaced and other repairs completed however the engine is still not starting.
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.
Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. They need to be replaced at approximately every 3,000-4,000 miles. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
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.
Brake pads needed to be replaced 3 times. Currently, vehicle has 20,000 miles. Please provide further information.
Barely applying the brakes rotors will grab, causing a severe vibration in the front end. Dealer claims rotors need to be replaced.
Since I purchased the car in 1999, I have had the vehicle back to the dealer 4 times for the engin lt staying on; still on and not repaired. Lt would be back on the same day or next day after picking up from dealership; brakes needed for inspection; not installed properly; squeeky and whole front end makes noises when you touch the brakes to slow down or stop.
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Rotors keeps going out, causing loss of brakes. Has had one accident because of it. Dealer states that manufacturer is aware of the problem.
Vehicle was not shifting correctly. It would shift roughly and hard. Also, brakes made a squeaking noise when druving.
Brake pads and rotors failed. Nlm
Brake line hose busted while driving on expressway at about 50 MPH, and there was total brake failure. Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle.
While driving on old route 50 another vehicle cut across in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer was not able to stop, and hit vehicle broadside. Neither airbag deployed. Contacted manufacturer, and was told nothing was wrong. Since the accident, airbags have been on all the time. Also, had brakes replaced 5 or 6 times. When applying brakes the steering wheel shakes. Also, done an alignment.
Glove box latch fell out.
Kia of lynfield is no help brakes have failed 5 times the car is a joke. Why is there no reacall on the brakes.
I would never buy a kia again. This car has been nothing but trouble. The transmission prematurely went out with no warning. Had to be completly replaced. Both front headlight assemblies melted due to reasons still unknown. The brakes worn prematurely. Not to mention all of the other hassles I've had with this car. Sometimes I wish someone would just take it, I hate it so much!
While driving about 65mph, ABS brake light came on at dashboard. Brakes were grabbing. Vehicle had to be towed, and rotors/ pads had to be replaced.
Service the engine soon light came on while driving due to hose clamp loose at canister, hose backed off. Yh
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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.
I've the front brake pads and rotors replaced five times due to pulsation, vibration, and warping. To this day I feel the brake system is still not working properly. The vehicle is a lease and the dealership says I could turn it in but, I would loose the money I've paid and my down payment. If I turn the vehicle in I think I would have to pay penalties. If you could give me more help or info on what to do I would be very thankful. My 21 month old son and my fiance would also appreciate the help thank you mr. Richard soto sr..
Brakes pulsate badly due to faulty front brake pads and rotors. Yh
Brake rotors warp without explanation and require replacement. This has happened at three month intervals without any explaination by repair persons as to cause or long term solution.
Brake rotors failed. Nlm
Within 27,000 miles brake pads/rotors and calipers have been replaced eight times due to premature wearing. Please give any further details.
At 18,000 miles and every six months brake pads and rotors are replaced due to premature wearing and overheating . Please give any further details.
Front brakes failed. Yh
Since the time that I have purchased this car it has been falling apart. The car is constantly shutting down or it just won't start. At this present time my car is sittting at stonemountain kia whereas it is in need a third battery all within less than a years time. Eventhough they know the dangerous history of this car that I purchased new, they continually return the car to me without doing a safety check. I have had my car towed to their location several times in the same week because they have felled to fix the problem. Once again my car is continually suffering from the same problems that are continuing to grow worst. The air conditioning system fails to work properly. The driveshaft is always sticking in the gears. The air bag light continually blink and stay on for periods at a time. The exhaust still making loud noise that I have complained about since I brought the car. The engine jerks and the car is burning a lot of gas. The battery acid continues to leak out into the car. The air vents broke just from a slight touch and so did the knob that control the air circulation. The car is constantly stalling. The car shakes badly when pressing on the brakes. Firestone refuses to work on kia's because they are aware of all the faulty system pertaining to kia's. Lation
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