2000 Kia Sephia: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Brakes, Seat belts · 60,000 miles · OR

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a brake inspection. The pads were changed. However, the brakes still continue to squeal like metal to metal. The brakes were defective again, and they want consumerto pay the dealer $360.00.*ak the brakes sounded like metal rubbing metal when applied. Front seat belt was defective an since has been replaced.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Body, Electrical · IL

Nothing but problems since purchase. Windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice. Battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. Air condition (A/C) fuse blew twice fan fuse blew once causing vehicle to overheat. Back doors stick shut. Back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. Trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks. Engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. Had trans flushed seems to be ok. Car shakes at high speeds. Tape player makes funny noises if used for long time.gas mileage has been poor since car was purchased. Molding turned white. Car has had fuel filter replaced twice. Fuel sensor in tank replaced three times.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Complained about brakes to dealer,car vibrates when applied they also sound like metal on metal, dealer states that brakes are fine and made of cheap parts, they still make the grinding noise.low fuel light does not come on, notified dealer,dealer said probably bad fuse, fuel light still isn't working. Passenger window and driver window had air leak notified dealr atleast 3 times each time dealer says problem fixed.engine shifts erratically,nothing found yet.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Brakes · OR

A grinding noise and a light vibration would come from rear wheels when applying brakes.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Brakes · OH

Vehicle experienced problems with the brakes grinding, dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors, consumer began hearing brakes grind again, this time metal to metal, dealer repaired brakes under goodwill, again brakes began making grinding noises, dealer stated that kia had come out with some new brake pads in which they installed on vehicle, consumer feels this is a manufacturing problem.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Brake and rotors were squeaking. Took to dealer, and they replaced brakes. One month later, squeaking started again. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Brakes · AL

Brakes had a grinding noise. Was hard t0 stop and had a bumping feel to it. Took to dealer and dealer replaced brakes and rotors. Had brakes replaced 3 times.

Filed Nov 19, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Ongoing problem with front wheels locking up, and the rear wheels making a loud grinding/scraping noise intermittently. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem was reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · AL

I have had to have a power steering, rack and pinion, 4 sets of brakes going on 5. I have had to have my tires rotated more times than necessary. The brakes makes a grinding, rattling noise when I try to stop. When I press on the brakes it doesn't stop quickly. The gaskets around the door ifs falling off. The radio will shut off for no reason. The heater works when it's hot outside. The windshield was leaking. It has since been repaired. Sometimes the car wont crank after sitting for a while it will crank. The engine light comes on. The glove box fell apart. I have computer problems and wiring problems. The gears are hard to put in reverse and then when it finally pops into gear it makes a loud popping sound. It slow to put in drive and then it will take off real fast almost making you run into something.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ · crash

Brakes squeaking when applied. Dealer notified, and rplaced both front brake rotors. *ak transmission failed twice within two months. The brake failure resulted in accident. Check engine light came on several times but dealer checked and stated okay.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Engine · CA

Vehicle experiencing problems with running rough/hesitating and front brakes squealing intermittently; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasion and unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide any further details:

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Due to excessive wear of brake pads, rotors were damaged, causing a grinding noise upon depressing brake pedal. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.