When the brakes are applied rotors do not feel right. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated the rotors were warped & needed replacing. Vehicle's been to dealer at least 4 times for same problem with brake rotors, and each time they were replaced.
1998 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
Page 6 of 10: complaints 131 to 160 of 256, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Engine check light/air bag lights are on. Car will not start, also, there was a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor, consumer almost had a collision.
Failure of front brakes 3 times, dash board wire harness failure causing dash board displays, starter wire harness failed and needed to be replaced, paint rubbing off and blistering, lowed noises/vibration under driver side when driving in wet condittions,, poor gas milage, faulty gas guage, broken right rear speaker, back right door weather gasket falling off for the third time, slopp steering responce during quick turns
While driving and when brakes were applied they felt funny. Vehicle would shake & take longer to stop. Took vehicle to dealership & the mechanic noticed the pads & shoes were worn & the rotors were warped. Brakes needed to be replaced. This has happened twice before.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Brakes are terrible! Front rotors and pads have ben replaced 5 times to date!!
The breaks have been a problem since I got the car every 2mo they need to be checked. The fire they said a rock or something cut a hose and it leaked causing the fire. Pls help me I have a lemon.
In wet conditions braking system malfunction, causing extended stopping distance which may resultin a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Brakes continually fade and make noise, not able to be fixed properly.
Vehicle would shimmy whenever brakes were applied, and intermittently the pedal would harden,causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring.
Faulty disc brake rotors. 1st incident noticed at 5,000 miles. Dealer had them turned. 2nd. Incident occurred at 28,000 miles. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced the brake pads. Problem has not yet been resolved.
Car does not come to a smooth stop. Excessive rattling and jostling comprise about 85% of all stops or slow downs. The problem has become increasingly worse over time.
Front brake pads and rotors need to be serviced every 6 months or 5,000 miles on this make and model car. I have been informed by toyota of el cajon, kia, and the kia consumer relations department that this is a normal wear and tear issue with this car. I was not informed by toyota of el cajon at the time of purchase that this was any issue, let alone a normal one. Nor was I told at the time of purchase that this maintenance parts replacement issue is not covered under retail extended warranty nor the dealer warranty. Please inform if this is acceptable, and if falls under defect or lemon law sections.
Got flat tire cause by tear and wear, replaced with all 4 new tires, engine started to make noise after 35000 mile, leaking oil or from brake fluid, pedal to floor to brake, early brake pads and rotor out of round, brake disc is still ok, brakes pads were fix twiced while still under warranty. Are they still covered if my car is at 39000 miles. Should the engine still is covered. Otherwise, everything of the car is excellent. Thank you.
While driving brakes are cutting into the rotors, causing the car to have extended stopping distances.dealer has been notified and replaced the brakes ,but the problem has not been remedied. Please provide any futher information.
The brakes have failed twice and the starter once. The dealership and kia have not been of any help
Air conditioner has experienced problems, several repairs/replacements however continues to fail. Mjs
The power windows & door locks would go up & down on their own. The doors are not locked securely. The windows fail to remain close or open when this happens. The steering wheel would vibrate after vehicle is started. Whenever the brakes are applied, vehicle shakes. The tire moulding & the trim is peeling off. Every time the vehicle stops, it would to be jump started, constantly. Taking vehicle back to dealer to repair problems.
When driving vehicle at high speeds,and applying the brakes, vehicle will pull to either side, and there is strong vibration in the steering column area. The dealer has been contacted.
When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.
Can feel brakes pulsating when attempting stop vehicle. This causes the vehicle to pull to the right. Would make grinding noises when this happens. The steering wheel would shake. Inside the vehicle, the structure would leak. Been to dealer & had entire brake system replaced.
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Vehicle won't start. Nlm
Vehicle won't start. Nlm
Vehicle won't start. Nlm
A/c not cooling vehicle properly. Nlm
Possible engine failure resulted in engine noise and check engine light to be illuminated. Nlm
Brakes vibrate. Nlm
Vehicle wont start. Nlm
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Kia Sephia?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history