A squealing noise was coming from the brakes, vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for this problem. Consumer felt that soon the brakes won't work at all.
1999 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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Fluid leaks out of both wheel cylinders and master brake cylinder. Sometimes, automobile does not stop.
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. Car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. When driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. After 2mths. Of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky "o" rings, they repaired under warranty. Rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.
The brakes never completely went out on me but the rotors were severely warped in a short period of time. It has been repaired twice and it is going out again.
Brakes keep wearing out. Dealer has replaced front brakes on 6 different occasions. This defect may cause vehicle into an automobile accident.
When depressing brakes they would make a noise. Also, vehicle would jerk. Please provide further information.
My new 1999 kia sephia only has 11,500 miles on it.- I drive, primarily highway miles to and from work five days a week. For the last two months, my vehicle steering column has been shaking when I brake. The local kia dealer (earnhardt- I bought from pitre kia, though) indicated they'd look at it the next time I came in for an oil change. This past sunday (7/9/00) I was driving home when the brake light came on. Within a quarter of a mile I heard loud metal grinding sounds and the brake pedal went soft. I barely made it home (using parking brake and downshifting, primarily, wit my automatic transmission). It ends up that, without even prior warning (whistling or anything), my front, right brake pads, with only 11, 500 miles on the vehicle, wore completely down and the rotor was being deeply cut into. It cost me $150 to replace. This is ridiculous for pads to go at only 11,500 miles and to cause such dangers to driver/passengers.
While driving on the beltway consumer attempted to stop vehicle on heavy traffic but the brakes failed to stop. The consumer pressed on the pedal and the pedal hit the floor without stopping. The consumer served to the side to slow the vehicle down and coast. The consumer had the brakes already replaced at 9,000. Also, brake failure caused consumer into an automobile accident. Airbags did not deploy at the time of the accident. Per dealer, manufacturer is aware of brake problem.
Defective rotors are warped which causes extended stopping distance and which may result in a crash. Dealer has replaced the rotors 5 times. Dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak
When driving and upon proceeding to stop applying the brake pedal, consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, vibration in the front end after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lugged forward. Also, frontal safety belts do not retract, causing the belt to be very loose . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Warped brakes twice and dealer won't fix because factory said no safety is a really big issue here because I have a toddler son and my car is used for all the driving around town and to and from work. Ready to throw car back in dealers face. 7 problems and failures and counting since I've had the car dec 99'
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, brake pads have been replaced 3 times, and brake rotors once. Please provide further information.
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Brakes and rotors replaced 3 times once at 8208, 16257, and 20368 having same problem and transmission replaced with rebuilt one o\d lights flashes and check engine still having the same problem transmission went out again 1 day after they said they fixed it
Was taken to dealership numerous times for inaccurate readings on fuel guage, brakes worn down after 2 months, took a lot of time to pick up speed on highway causing near collisions, wheels and steering wheel vibrating violently, air conditioner not cool, burning large amounts of fuel, all problems within the first 6-8 months of ownership, no cooperation from dealership about replacing car or exchanging due to number of problems in short time span. None of the repairs have lasted without recurrence.
Dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission.
Rotors warped, had to be replaced at 6132 miles, 11944 miles, 23040 miles, and taking it back tomorrow for the same problem.
Excessive front brake wear; brakes have been replaced 4 times in 6 months. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
Brakes werr defective. When consumer applied brakes car shook, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Then bounced back up hard. Also, brake rotors and pads had been replaced three times.
I thought the brakes were going bad in december, they shafed the rotors. In less than three moths they replaced them on march 2, 2000. They have replaced the brake pads three times. They have replaced the exhaust. They have two recalls. They have had to fix my transmission. The pin stripes are now starting to come off. The rubber peice around the back passenger doors are also comming off. *ak( dot number: 0 tire size: 14 )
The problem is that when braking the car starts to pulsate and shake. I have had the front rotors and pads replaced 4 times in 20,000 miles ( they last about five thousand miles, the they start to pulssate and shake). Everytime I take it in the dealership tells me that it is a update on the components. In fact the service manager told me that he changes about 5 of these brakes a day. I personally feel there is more to it than just an update on the brakes rotors and pads. I feel it is like the front calipers sticking or the rears are not working properly.
When driving and upon making a normal stop, brake pedal was applied and consumer noticed vibration in front end. Problem was linked to front brake rotors which excessively wore out. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Because the back brakes are not engaged at all, front brakes pads are completely worn out. Brake pads will have to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Brake rotors and pads have been replaced three times. First time at 4,590 miles on august 16, 1999; 2nd time at 8,859 miles, and 3rd time at 14,468 miles on oct 20, 1999. When applying brakes, there is a vibration/ burning smell coming from vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Oil pump failed. (attorney for client). Yh
Vehicle pulls to the right while driving, aligned 4 times, pulling caused tires to be replaced twice due to wear on the outside of the tires. Brakes and rotors have been replaced twice, leaking boot axle replaced once. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
When consumer's vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was traveling about 10-15 MPH when crash happened. Vehicle has been repaired. Also, brake rotors have been replaced twice , once at 3,000 miles, and again at 6,000 or 7,000 miles. However, brake rotors need to be replaced again.
Has had a brake problem, and I am concerned about safety. The car vibrates when attempting to stop.
I have turned this car into service two times and they state that there is nothing wrong with this vehicle. But I still have the problems and they want do anything about it. Also the vehicle was stolen from the dealership serv. Dept. On 3/6/00 and located in another state with physical damage and there are no id #'s on car any longer. I feel like this dealership should have to replace or the lemon law needs to be in effect for this car. No safety defect listed within summary.
I have spoken to the dealer and they are saying that the brakes are just worn out from normal wear and tear. This is silly with just 15,000 miles on a new vehicle. There seems to be a problem with the sephia brake system.
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