1999 Kia Sephia steering problems

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Steering · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 kia sephia. While driving 5 MPH when making a right turn, the steering wheel failed to move. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.

Filed Apr 16, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 140,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sephia. Shortly after the vehicle was purchased, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. One month later, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to sputter and eventually shut off. Prior to shutting off, the vehicle lost power steering ability and the contact struck a curb. The cv axle joint was damaged. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 147,000 and failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Steering · 7 miles · OR

There is severe vibration when driven over 55 MPH. There is also loss of vehicle control over 55 MPH, when over 55 MPH and you try to go around a curve or corner the front end floats like it is on ice and then suddenly grabs allowing you to steer the vehicle. Had the front tires checked and they are fine. This has been a problem since I bought the vehicle new with only 7 miles on it in 1999. The problem has gotten worse and is to the point that I feel it is unsafe to drive the car.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Steering · 49,000 miles · AL

When attempting to make a left hand turn , the steering wheel locked and almost hit a curve. *ak the consumer then placed the vehicle in reverse 2-3 times. (in the middle of traffic & busy intersection) the following day, the incident recurred while the consumer was driving to the dealer. There had been no accidents with this vehicle, but the sub frame rack & pinion had broken apart. One side had been broken for a while and started to rust. (looked like poor welding/manufacturer defect) *scc

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Steering · FL

Consumer having the same problems as recall#02v286000 rack and pinion. Dealer will not repair because VIN number is not included. Ts

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Steering · MO · crash

Consumer states. The steering locked up while driving at 55mph, vehicle went into a 120 ff ravine and was totaled lost. Manufacturer was notified please provide further information. Ts

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Steering · MO · crash

Steering locked up while going 55mph on a 2 lane highway. Consumer heard a click in the steering as it turned slightly to the left, and the ABS was thumping. Steering immediately locked up, causing vehicle to roll into a riverine. Also, consumer complained to the dealer about steering when vehicle was repaired in february after being side swiped. Dealer then didn't find a cause of problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Steering · FL

Steering has become real difficult to control.contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find the cause.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Steering · MI · fire

While the insured was driving, the vehicle caught on fire, insured stated that the hose for the power steering separated causing fluid to leak on to hot surfaces. Claim number 22-v332-608.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · IL

I had to get new brakes put on within one week of owning the car 632 miles, and I've had a cracked brake line, fuse problems which they blame on the alarm, but another women had the same exact problem with no alarm attached, I've brought my car in numerous times regarding the brakes, and I was told that it was nothing. I just brought my car in with 23580 miles on it, and I was told that I needed new brakes and rotors, but that I would have to pay for. I have felt the same kind of brake problems ever since I bought this car, even when they said that there was nothing wrong. The car drags feeling like it's never going to stop, and then the brakes pump all the time. I've called kia regarding this and the fuse problem explaining, what if this causes a fuse to blow with my brakes, headlights, etc....and they did nothing. I also have buzzing coming from my engine with the ignition just switched to on. It sounds like a wiring problem, which I'm afraid could cause an electrical fire. You name it, this car has had numerous safety problems.