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.
1998 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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The back side of the steering wheel is coming off. Yh
Recalled windshield wiper repair completed however consumer feels they still don't operate properly. Nlm
Rotors feel like they're warped again. I feel like this car is a lemon with all the recalls & things going wrong with the brakes. After I read all the other complaints about the kia I would like to give the car back to them if they would make good on the loan and get me out from under it . And make me free and clear of it. I don't want to have to take it back to have something done to it every 6 months.
Consumer has replaced the rotors and pads 3 times. Consumer believes there is a design flaw in the braking system which causes pulsation and hard stopping. Nlm
While braking, the entire vehicle shakes, consumer had brakes replaced once but the problem still exists. Nlm
Brakes failed causing accident, they have been replaced 4 times also rotors fuel pump, transmission, glovebox,wiring harness, many other things too... Could have lost my 2 of my grandsons in the accident... Are we going to put up with this??? I can be reached at [email protected]
Vehicle continually experiences front end alignment problems causing excessive wear to tires.
On 1996-1999 kia sephias the left front brake hose rubs against a 12 or 14 mm bolt head during turns, causing wear on the hose in as little as 10,000 miles. The bolt is used to attach a splash shield in the wheel well on some but not all sephias. As a technician I have seen this wear on numerous sephias and feel it is only a matter of time before these brake hoses fail and cause accidents and possibly deaths
Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. Nlm
Vehicles brakes failed to properly perform. Even after replacement of rotors and pads with original factor y parts on three seperate occassions.
Brakes are defective. There is recall on make/model. But this vehicle isn't included.
While driving 45mph. Applied brakes & dashboard started to shake. Brakes would squeal. Been to dealer for same problem before. The problem was resolved at that time. Will be taking vehicle to dealership again for same problem.
Every 2 months I have to put brake pads on the car. It makes noises and the steering wheel shakes.
There is an excessive amount of brake dust on the tires, and the vehicle hesitates when applying the brake pedal. Dealer says vehicle wears out brake pads quickly, and it's normal.
Excessive brake wear; when the brakes are applied vehicle vibrates/ squeals, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the rotors and pads four times since purchase. *ak
While driving at very windy conditions on dry road. Brakes went out while consumer was going 75mph on highway and tried to pass another vehicle. Had to pump brakes continuously to stop vehicle. The vehicle was sent to the dealer, and the consumer did want it fix because it almost killed his family.
Car shakes and vibrates when brakes applied. Had to change rotors every 9-11,000 miles.
Brakes failed and replaced.
Brakes fail intermittently. Nlm
Car has a problem going into park. Consumer has to use emergency brake to park the car or it will slide. Dealer said rotors need to be turned.
This car has had new transmission/brakes/radio and battery, and I am waiting on something new to happen soon. I bought this car because I thought that my feet was not aas dependable as a car..my mistake. If the repairs keep up I will have a new car without even trading!!! This car gives new meaning to lemon.
Struts failed. Nlm
Consumer stated that her brakes makes squealing noises,problem occurred one month after she got this kia.
While driving on the highway the in rainy conditions put on brakes and car started to shake very badly. This caused car to lose control and go into the other lane. Consumer feels that this could have caused an accident. Consumer said it was the front brakes, took to dealer, and they said the warranty was up. But they had fixed it twice before for the same problem.
When the transmission was in reverse, it would pop out of gear into neutral. Then vehicle would stop. Also, ABS brakes were replaced twice due to excessive wear to drums. Headlights would have condensation, and dashboard was replaced due to cracks. Vehicle now on third transmission and it still slips out of reverse when backing up.
Brake rotors on driver's side were replaced after 1500 miles due to excessive wear. They were replaced again at 3700 miles due to uneveness. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic a pulsation should occur before having any problems with rotors. Rotors were defective in beginning.
Front rotors failed causing vibration in front end when applied. Nlm
When applying brakes vehicle pulls to the left, also rattles. Dealer has replaced the brakes 4 times. Problem still occurs.
Vehicle would shake when brakes applied. Been to dealership & mechanic changed brake system twice. Mechanic felt brake problem cause of vehicle shaking.
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