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)
1999 Kia Sephia electrical complaints
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Consume was traveling about 25mph on highway when pressed on gas pedal and vehicle refused to acellerate. She took vehicle into dealer three times. Dealership was aware of the problem. Mechanic told consumer that vehicle had an electrical problem with the brain. *ak the non-acceleration is due defect in the vehicle.
Battery failed.
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.
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.
Due to a defective battery wiring, while vehicle comes to a stop,it stalls unexpectedly which may cause a rear collision.
While driving consumer smelled a very strong acid burning consumer's nose. He jumped out of the car, and flames were on steering wheel and under steering whee. Consumer said no oil was in the car. A fire chief claimed it was electrical.
A fire commenced under the dash. Insurance company has vehicle for inspection. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
While traveling about 45 smelled smoke. Consumer looked though rearview mirror and noticed that smoke was getting darker. Pulled over, and took grand child out of vehicle. A second later, vehicle blew up. Fire department was notified.
Dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission.
Possible defect in brake system causing continued vibration,pads and rotors replaced due to vibration. Yh (attorney for consumer)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle was parked. There was no power. It appeared to be an electrical problem. Called road hazard assistance gave her jump start. Drove the car home, and that night the vehicle would not start. Had it towed to the dealer.
Vehicle was parked. There was no power . It appeared to be an electrical problem. Called road hazard assistance. They gave her a jump start. Consumer drove home and that night vehicle would not start. Had vehicle towed to the dealer.
While traveling 30mph vehicle completely shut down for no reason. There was no warning. Vehicle towed to dealer. Consume rwas informed by mechanic that electrical: ignition: coil had burned all the wires due to a manufacturer's defect.
Starter won't work, and consumer can't start vehicle up until the third time. Also, windshield wiper's are working intermittently, causing the consumer to pull to the side of the road.
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