Upon coming to a stop light, tried brakes 3 times and they would not stop the car. I ended up driving right into the rear of the car at the light. Mananufacturer was notified and claims nothing is wrong with the braking system.
1999 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle vibrates uncontrollably at highway speeds. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle five times, and the problem still exists.
Since I purchase the car it has been in the shop five times one for replacement of transmission and the other four for the brakes. I contact the company and ask the to give me a knew car but they refuse to. In the mean while the transmission is going again and the brakes are still messed up and it feels like someone is pushing me from the back of the care. I cannot go fast on the high way or the steering wheel will start shaking very fast. They cannot fix the problem I took the car their five times and they donot want to replace it. If you can help me I would like that someone needs to get involved in this situation I pay $350 month and I cannot see why. Thank you
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and loss of control vehicle is at dealership.
Possible defect in brake system causing continued vibration,pads and rotors replaced due to vibration. Yh (attorney for consumer)
Brakes had failed for the third time, when consumer applied the brakes, heard noise which sounded like grinding metal to metal.
Windshield wipers failed. Yh
The switch block under the seat was messed up had to be ficked so car would start. Was low on transmission fluid 3 days after buying car. Transmission went out after 6500 miles. The rotors began squelling at about 5000 miles hard to stop sometimes locks up sometimes keeps rolling......rotors and pads replaced and still keeps acting up
While driving on highway travelling 15mph in a heavy snow storm, driver's side windshield wipers just stopped working. Had brakes and rotors replaced 4 times. Dealer said that brakes were defective. Also, interior light blew out, but dealer replaced it with a dimmer light.
While driving vehicle about 10 MPH, when reducing speed or slowing down, andconsumer applied brakes, a grinding noise would come from the front. Rotors had been replace before.
When trying to stop the vehicle there is a horrible vibration. It is very hard to control and stop the vehicle while braking. Our gas tank will not take in gas. The tank could be completely empty and it will take a dollar's worth of gas, then gas will start spewing out all over. Our car dealer said he doesn't know what it could be and hasn't heard anything from kia about this being a problem. (it isn't the gas gauge.) the air bag light came on and stayed. We got this fixed and haven't had problems with this again. Also, we have a manuel transmission. We have had trouble with it kicking out of gear. We could be going down a highway and it will kick out of fifth gear. It does its own thing. We have had this vehicle since august and it has been nothing but problems. My wife and I no longer trust this car and this is the only vehicle we have to rely on. We also have gotten 2 recall notices from kia. One for the wipers, they can fly off at any given time and for the fuel pump being improperly installed. We contacted our dealer and they said they are waiting for kia to send them more parts, until then we must wait to bring our car in to be checked out. We have been waiting.
Vehicle experiencing problem with vibration while traveling at hwy speed of 55 MPH or more. Also, two rotors and pads was replaced wihin 1800 mile by dealer, and consumer was informed that was normal.
Here's a really bad rubbing sound. Consumer feels as though brakes may lock up. Took to dealer , and dealer said consumer would have to get more mileage before they could change the brakes.
While driving down a highway consumer tried to slowdown and brakes did not work ,and steering wheel locked up. Had to hit a guardrail to stop, airbags didnt deploy.
Whenever the brakes (ABS) are applied, steering wheel would shake. After going 65mph or better, the entire vehicle would shake/vibrate. The ABS brake system was repaired twice. The air conditioner makes loud noises when turned on. Sometimes the vehicle would not start or catch right away. Needs to jiggle key to get it started.
When applying brakes after being serviced the first day, they functioned properly. The second day there was a grinding noise present, and on the third day they did not function because the rotors and pads were worn out. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and problem still exists.
Premature brake wear. Dealer has replaced the rotors and brake pads twice. Please provide further detail.
Whenever brakes are applied they would make noises.the pedal went to floor. Brake pads & rotors needed replacing due to metal to metal noise. Vehicle had died. Mechanic indicated battery was problem & needed to be replaced. Also, transmission gears would not shift properly & needed servicing.
When traveling over 40 MPH& upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop consumer notice virbation coming from the brake pedal and the front end of the vehicle. The entire front end shook. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake rotors. Please provide any further details.
When traveling 50 MPH &upon braking consumer noticed vibration in the brake peda. Also front of the vehicle shakes and there is a noise coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the cause to be front brake rotors and pads wearing out. Please provide any further details.
The brakes wear excessively about every 3 to 4 weeks. This includes pads and rotors. Dealer says they cannot do anything about it.
Ongoing problem with squeaking brakes whenever brakes are applied. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be resolved.
When applying the brakes there is a grinding noise present, and the pedal has to go to the floor in order to stop. Dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes.
Consumer stated vechicle was defected when she purchased it on sep 11 1999 . Consumer took it back on sep 13 1999 because she has been having problems, such as transmission fluid leaking out from underneath her vechicle. Also, brakes not working properly when applying brakes. Pedals went allthe down to the floor. Also vechicle overheated. Also, front grill /windshield wipers and gas gauge had to b ereplaced, and I still don't work . At this time the consumer has registered a complaint with the lemon law. Her car is at the dealership waiting for a part.
Brakes are making a squeaking noise. Took to dealer and they fixed the problem.
Car vibrates while driving and braking, ventilation/ air condition does not work right. The car has no defrostor
Brakes have been squeaking since we bought the vehicle. The engine light is on and the car is only 2 weeks old, 700 miles. I contacted the service depart. They said it's probably from not tightening the gas cap. We checked and the cap is as tight as it can get. They have had this complaint from other owners.
Brakes are not working properly, and it's very hard to stop.
When applying the brakes there is rough vibration in the front end of the vehicle. This happens when braking normally. The brake rotors were replaced at 3,000 miles. Owner is experiencing the same problem again with 6,200 miles. Please provide any further information.
Front brake rotors warped twice - once at 3000 miles, once again at 6000 miles - dealer states that the new pads are "re-designes" and should correct the problem - I have yet to see an improvement
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