Excessive wear of brake pads and front brake rotors. Had to replace pads and front rotors on three separate occasions by dealer. Problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
1999 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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I started taking my car in to the mechanic at the dealership shortly after I purchased the car about the car not shifting correctly and being so sluggish. I'm not sure about the dates I took the car in but it was several times. I was told that nothing was wrong or they couldn't find any problems. It has just gotten so bad that I'm not able to drive the car now. I've had problems with the brakes, the air conditioner, check engine light coming on and staying on and the overdrive light flashing on and off. I'm sure they don't have a record of the many times I've gone by because they would usually just look at it or drive it around the block and say they couldn't find anything. Now that the warranty is out , they have come up with some suggestions at my expense. The car has never performed properly and they just kept putting me off until I finally gave up. I am unable to drive the car now because it will barely get up to 35 miles per hour. I will greatly appreciate anything you may be able to do to assist me. Thanks
The brakes pulsate while braking, the brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. Nlm
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 3 times in one year. Brakes squeak whenever worn excessively.
Brake system has been serviced by dealership five times within the last 2 years for excessive wear of brake pads and warped rotors. Dealership continued to perform service on vehicle. However, has not been able to effectively remedy problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brakes seem to go out every 3,000 miles. Brakes have a grinding sound and the stopping distance has to be increased. Dealer stated wrong size brakes were made for vehicle and back brakes went out. Vehicle depended on front brakes. *ak consumer states that now the dealer wants her to pay for the brakes, dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, and rear drums, pulsation also occurs. Engine light illuminated, dealer stated transmission needed replaced at 30758 miles. Excessive crank in the am, dealer performed wire harness campaign which was also causing lack of power. Squeal in steering, dealer replaced the steering pump and power steering belt.
When brakes locked rear-ended another car. As soon as car was out of the body shop took it straight to the dealer and they said the back brakes weren't functioning properly. Now 2 wks later I am taking it to the dealer again.
Prior to recall #00v175, consumer was experiencing problems with fuel coming back out of tank after fueling, the valve was replaced once, consumer then made an appointment and when she arrived she was informed that the service could not be completed because there was one-eighth of a tank too much gas in her tank, another appointment was then made to have the orvr valve replaced, later on that day consumer was informed after having been told that vehicle would be ready that the part was not in stock and it had to be ordered.
The parking brake does not hold when the engine is off only with transmission in first or reverse, the emergency brake info was misleading in the owners manual, the consumer believes the brake cable is not strong enough, the parking brake has been adjusted several times, on one occasion the brake was set on park and the vehicle rolled and hit a garage door, front disc pads and rotors failed causing grinding noise while braking. Nlm
Complete brakes system and rotor keep prematurely failing every 9,000 miles, causing a wheel vibration. Vehicle was sent to dealer several times for replacement of brake system and rotors, but dealer could not determine cause of failure.
On or about april 30, 2001 we experienced a brake problem. Upon notifying kia, the service dept. Told s that our warranty was for 12 mth. Or 12,000 miles. We had passed both. We took the car to our mechanic to fix the brakes. He showed us the brake pad...bare, and the rotor was chewed up. He replaced the rotor on the driver side, as well as the brake pads on both the front areas. Thia was a total cost of 300.00. I have the rotor and pads. We again contacted kia due to the fact that brakes should not wear out at 14000 miles, they had a rep tell us that they expect the brakes to go at 12000 miles or so. This is normal. Bologna... This is a safety issue, if my brakes fail...especially when my teenage sons are driving I will not be a happy camper. I want kia to fix this problem. Period!
Vehicle vibrates at 65 to 70 told it was the road. Had the front brakes and rotors replaced 3 times for shaking and wear of front pads.
While driving experienced brakes malfuntioning. Had taken vehicle to dealer seven times, and they had found out that rotors had worn out.
I have has the roters replaced on this car 4 times! The last time at 32,000 now the car is at 46,000 an the brakes have failed again!!!! Pad are worn down to the steel. Roter gets scared. Same thing every time!!!! Now I have to pay for this. I dont feel that they have fixed this issue and should still be coverd under the warranty. Even the warrenty on the brake pads and roters were not up yet!!!
Windshield needed to be replaced due to stress cracks. *ak rotors were replaced two times.
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Brakes smell like burning plastic when applied going down a hill, brakes have been replaced on 4 separate occasions, 8-30-99, 11-29-99, 3-13-00 and 2-12-01.
I would just like to say that I am very upset that the problems I have seem to be repetitive. The brakes have been done 4 maybe 5 times and kia will no longer replace them. The power steering has been malfunctioned twice. I have been through the better business bureau and have worked out the first 3 times the brakes went bad but I have since been back twice and had a power steering leak and now my car is in the shop again. As for the brakes each time they went back there was severe pulsation when breaking and shaking in the steering wheel. The power steering fluid leaked and was fixed and now leaked again and is being fixed currently.
Consumer has had vehicle at dealer/mechanic approximately six times for master cylinder failure. Please provide any additional information.
Consumer has suffered with brake problems since vehicle was purchased. Consumer has replaced brakes/rotors and pads within 18 months. If dealer repairs brakes they will not issue a warranty. Warranty will be given if consumer pays for repairs. Dealer said warranty wasn't given because of type car it was.
Vehicle has been in repair shop 5 times for brakes; replaced pads and rotors. Also, at times they had to replace both. Vehicle would make a squealing sound. Consumer would have to increase stopping distances. Vehicle has multiple problems, has never explained why problems keep occurring.
Every 8,000 miles front brake rotors have to be replaced due to premature wearing , cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify cause. Please give any further details.
Complete lemon. Nothing but problems. Replaced brakes, transmission, 2 axles, windshield wiper motor, flywheel, faulty wiring in door, battery, starting problems, blinker switch replaced, seat tore upon car pick-up, too many things gone wrong to list
While driving about 30 MPH when stepping on brakes pedal to stop vehicle could not stop, and rear ended another vehicle, but brakes had been prior repaired. *ak the brake failure resulted in accident which cost the consumer $ 500 in deductable.
Would be driving and vehicle stalled out. Then, would restart on its own. Cruise control remained unreliable. Brakes would not release cruise control when it was on. Took to dealership & mechanic replaced electrical wires. Also, exhaust system had holes in it & was leaking, and air conditioner was replaced due to compressor seizing up.
Front end disc brakes keep wearing out. At approximately 12000 miles all four disc brakes and pads were replaced, covered under warranty. Then, again at approximately at 25ooo miles front end disc and pads were replaced. Pads were replaced under consumer's expense. Currently, at 31ooo miles, front end disc and pads are wearing out. Also, consumer feels vibration on pedal and steering wheel when vehicle is in motion at 55mph or greater.
Took vehicle to dealer because brakes were squealing when braking at any speep. After repairs still doing same thing. Consumer had brakes repaired at her expense after that. Also power steering went out. Took to dealer for repair. One day later, noticed that pump was laying ubder hood, not connected. Called kia and received no help.
The problems I am having or have had with this car are as follows, cooling system has completly froze up, water leak into the front passenger side under dash, molding around the doors replaced, 4 transmissions replaced, warped rotors which have also worn the brake pads. And I just recieved a recall notice for the on board refueling vapor recovery valves, which I am hoping will stop the gas from pouring out of the car onto me when I am refueling. This car is not road worthy. I have been in contact with the manufacturer and dealer they both just point the finger at one another, when I purchased this vehicle I expected it to run.
I have had to have my brakes (rotors and pads) replaced on three separate occasions since I have had the car. I want further information on what step I can take to get my car replaced.
Premature wear of the rotors and pads. Dealer has replaced the pads and rotors three times, and they need to be replaced again.
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