I have 2 kids and a wife...... If my brakes fail at the wrong time no amount of $$ could fix it.....please have them fix this problem....look at all the posts related to this....it is a real problem. No safety defect mentioned.
1999 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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I have had four sets of rotors and pads put on my car. I was told by my dealership that the car brakes are manufactured defective. The only thing that kia will do is keep replacing them, the problem is not fixed permanantly. I fee unsafe in my car because I sometimes cannot stop. I am not provided with a rental car while I have to sit and wait for three hours and I do not receive any compensation for wages lost when I miss work for repairs. My car is new and I have had a lot of problems with it.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of brake rotors and pads. Dealer replaced rotors and pads on three separate occasions, and turned front rotors once. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brake pads and rotors were replaced due to consumer complaints of a rubbing sound, this has occurred on 3 different occasions.
Brakes are wearing out excessively & deteriorating. Whenever brakes are applied, they cause vehicle to shake. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic changed pads & warped rotors. Also rotated & cleaned the brakes.*ak rear seat belt lock is too high. Air conditioner draining on floor, dealer cleaned A/C drain. Consumer feels a hard shock when shifting into gear. Engine hard to start, dealer replaced the flywheel. Binding lever failed on the parking brake.
Brake rotors replaced many times. Brake pads replaced twice in 5000, fuel sensor and guage replaced, heater controls replaced twice in 5000, radio broke 3 times, dashboard replaced due to bubbling. Poor gas mileage.
Brake rotors warped after approximately 15000 miles - dealer won't cover under warranty.
I had to have the brakes replaced twice on this car. Once at 7000 miles, second time at 21577 miles. I also am having a problem with headliner...told it can't be fixed because it's all one pc.--3 times. Called kia to complain and got zero results. Would not recommend this type of car to anyone!!
When brakes are applied pedal sinks and vehicle continues to travel. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, master cylinder cycle valves were replaced, which did not correct the problem. Also, brake booster was replaced. But, problem still exists. Please provide any further informaton.
Radiator fan failed causing the vehicle to overheat.
Brakes went out after being applied. Was traveling 30mph & was trying to stop. Brake pedal went to the floor. Rearended another vehicle in front. Upon umpact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed home.
This vehicle has had a long history of machanical failures that warranty me to need to take it off the road and persue legal actions. No safety defct mentioned.
Had a 1998' kia, 6x's rotors replaced,I want out of this lemon!!!!
Consumer has replaced brake pads & rotors 4 times. There was a burning smell & squeaking sound coming from brakes. Also, extended stopping distance. Deaelr claimed t brakes were being used to excessive. Dealer had tried new pads & brakes were still not fixed.
This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with kia co & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems.' your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: p185/65r14)
Consumer was at intersection waiting to make a turn, went to apply brakes and there were no brakes or steering. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic couldn't duplicate problem. Consumer picked vehicle up, and a few minutes later, vehicle did the same thing.
Battery failed.
Consumer state when depressing the brake pedal the brake would start smoking and making a noise. Dlr has vehicle now. *ak consistent brake problem. Unsafe for driver and passengers. Brakes vibrate and gringing.
While driving at highway speeds front end and the steering wheel shake out of control, also brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing. *ak brakes are soft and at times the vehicle won't stop unless brakes are pushed all the way to the floor.
Right after I purchased vehicle, music system had to be replaced. Battery had to be replaced in less than a year.had to take it in for two recalls. Brakes sometimes squeak when you come to a stop. While traveling on the highway car will start to vibrate. The low fuel light comes on even though you may have over a half of tank of gas. Engine is racing to high. Notice in july/00 while driving car starts to jerk or plung forward for no apparent reason. Also when you apply your brakes it will do this. Recently I have taken car to the dealership about this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with it.
Car is just a lemon every siince we purchased it. We tried to get our money back(paid cash)and we were not able to per the car dealer,etc.nothing is ever repaired to the standard and we are upset.
After taken vehicle to dealer consumer requested that pads be replaced, but tecnician told consumer that rotors had to be replaced.
Engine was replaced at 3062 brakes have been checked by a kia rep and I was told "breaks are not ment to stop the car only slow it down "
Brake pedal depressed to firewall without stopping vehicle on first engagement. Pedal was pumped 3 times before stopping occurred. Speed was 25 MPH. Road condition was dry. Stopping was controlled in traffic situation. Vehicle had been serviced twice by dealer for vibration in brake system and noise emmanating from front brakes. Upon notifying dealer, owner was told nothing is wrong with brake system.
Vehicle is having constant brake problems. It has been taken to dealer on 7 different occasions for brake problems. Dealer only provided one remedy by changing brake pads. This defect has resulted in an automobile accident. Also been taken to dealer on 10 more occasions for various of problems. *ak the dealer can not find the cause of the problem.
Brakes and rotars have had to be replaced within 1 yr two times. First incident was at 1,500 miles when taken in for oil change. The second event occured today costing me $150 to replace the rotars & brakes. Car often has a grinding sound when braking. This is uncommon for a new car.
Do not buy a kia! Where shall I begin?--the car has 18,654 miles and the front brake pads and rotors have been replaced 5x. Unbelieveable!! Wanna hear more? I went to court on 6-15-00, nj lemon law, and they thought the brakes were fine, so I settled for an extended warranty----now just 2 months later the brakes failed again!!!!! I have had other numerous problems such as AC, heat, stalling, radio, fuel tank and more--reminder-the car is 2 years old. Please contact me, if anyone has any questions or suggestions for me. Right now, I've been contacting kia, consumer affairs, better business bureau trying to see what I can do,cause, I don"t want the kia anymore!!!!!!!!
While driving at speeds between 55 and 70 MPH the vehicle vibrates severely causing difficulty in steering and leaving consumer without control of the vehicle. Nlm
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced pads and rotors every two months. Manufacturer has been notified.
Under normal braking and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Problem is intermittent. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the parts, problems still occurs. Please provide any further details.
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