Brakes are not being released correctly. When taking foot slightly off the brakes the engine is pulling the vehicle up an incline. The engine is racing.
1999 Kia Sephia brakes complaints
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When brakes were applied pedal would go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also vehicle would jerk. Dealer replaced the rotors.
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern dodge and kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ MPH. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.
When brakes are applied, they would lock up. The front rotors were getting jerky, loose & warped. Been to dealer & was repaired at least 3-4 times. Problem would always come back. Mjs
Vehicle wouldn't start, and the battery died out. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard.
When brake pedal was applied it felt soft and vehicle vibrated very hard. Consumer had to keep space between other vehicles in case of an emergency. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that it sounded like the rotors were going bad.
While driving the brakes are squeaking. When applying the brakes car starts to shake. Also, brake rotors are warped. Dealer was contacted and attempted to fix the problem, but it has happened again.
During the rain the vehicle leaks. Yh
I am well aware of ocassional problems with new vehicles , I feel that some one must rectify this situation , I would like very much to be a part of this . I have owned the car for 3 months and have had more than my share of problems with this car and attitudes from the dealership about having them fixed, I would like very much to be contacted by a representitive of the federal safety agency just to let me know that all my time was not wasted with this questionaire, hopefully you can do something to help me and my family and the many others I have talked to that are having these same problems with their kia's sincerely , donald r lavallee
When driving at any speed the front end is pulling to the left and the tires are bald. Also, when applying the brakes, there is a squeaking noise. *ak
The rack and pinion steering was replaced, after the replacement the steering made a grinding sound and vibrated when brakes were applied, also the steering has a lot of play in the wheel. Dealer has been contacted.
The brake rotors warped after the car was 6 months old causing brake pad damage. The weather stripping fell off 2 times and has been replaced, but is beginning to fall off again. The lid on the console broke a few miles from the dealership.it has been replaced, but still does not fit right. The power steering hose needed to be replaced after 4 months. The paint is peeling on the bumber and the slightest touch scratches the paint. The dealership has always repaired the problems under warranty. However I continue to have problems(I have to take it in this month). My warranty is running out and I am worried I have a lemon.
Brakes are sqeaking for no reason, upon stopping the car shakes and jerks slightly.
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