Vehicle continually experiences front end alignment problems causing excessive wear to tires.
1998 Kia Sephia suspension complaints
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Struts failed. Nlm
The vehicle vibrates severely due to faulty rear shock absorber. Yh
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.
While driving on freeway steering wheel was shaking and vibrating. Pulled over. Had the vehicle towed back to the garage. Contacted dealer. Dealer made the necessary repairs, but vehicle is still having the same problem.
Engine overheated. Nlm
Transmission would make funny noises when shifting into gear. A new transmission was installed. Vehicle still having problems. Brakes: would squeal when applied. Had entire brake system changed twice & problem still exists. Alignment: due to the brakes, the tires were worn out on the inside & had to be changed. *ak
Front brake rotors failed. Nlm
When applying brakes the entire vehicle shakes or vibrates and a noise occurs in the front end, cause unknown. Vehicle has been into the dealer eight times. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
The floor shifter has a rattling noise. Had shifter replaced several times. The dashboard rattles. Glove compartment fell down. Radio speakers blown. Bearings in wheel grind. Doing fwy speed, vehicle would shimmy & shake. When slowing to stop, brakes would jerk. While waiting at stop, engine would be surging.
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.
Vehicle vibrates while driving at 55 MPH or more. Vehicle has been in/out dealer shop on two occasions, and condition cannot be resolved. Manufacturer also notified.
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