Kia Sephia brake failure problems

Filed Feb 10, 2007 · Brakes · ME

In august of 2006 I had taken my car in for brakes. Coming to find out my brakes were bad, I needed new rotors and my wheel cylinders blew out. Causing me to lose my brakes one day on my way to work. Had the vehicle towed in to have it fixed. Called the dealer they said there is no complaints on this. Had the car fixed.. Took them 6 hours to bleed the brakes. Took the car home, the next morning went to leave and had no brakes again. Had it towed back to shop. Had to bleed brakes again, then in december I went to leave for work and the brake pedal went to the floor, I had no brakes. Got the car to the same shop that fixed it the first time. Coming to find out the wheel cylinders blew out again causing brake fluid to leak all over my brakes. They had to replace my wheel cylinders and brakes . They wante to charge me labor since they said it was a defective part. I refused to pay the labor. We told them not to touch the car until we called them back. (I think they knew I was calling someone else) they called me back not even 5 minutes later and they offered to eat the cost of the labor. So it was fixed for nothing and to this day it still acts up. I think this should be a safety recall on this since I read more of the same thing happening to others.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Brakes · NC

When starting the car mostly in the morning, the brake failed. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The pedal was all the way to the floor (level with the clutch) before the car came to a complete stop.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Brakes · DC

Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer noticed while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Transmission · DC

While shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated. The consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. The consumer applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with excessive speed. The driver turned off the vehicle and restarted it. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission solenoid switch needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Brakes · FL

The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once and the problem has not been resolved. Please provide additional information.

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

The consumer stated the brakes failed without warning every four months. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · CA

I bought my 2000 kia sephia around september of 1999. I had a new set of brakes and rotors at 2000 miles, again at 11000 miles, 20000, needless to say I have had about 6 sets of brakes and four sets of rotors. Not to mention calipers a couple of times. I tried to declare the lemon law on this piece of work but, the dealers would not listen. I did make a formal complaint prior. After all I have been thru I am so sick I have all but, given up... My brakes now, overheat and smell, the pedal goes all the way to the floor, if I had to actually stop without warning I wouldn't be able to . I have resorted to down shifting in sudden instances.the noise is unbearable not to mention embarrassing. I have taken it to several mechanics, and no one can seem to fix it. I don't know what else to do.

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Brakes · 95,500 miles · TN

While driving at any speed and when braking the brakes felt very mushy. Consumer depressed the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Also, there was extended stopping distance before vehicle stopped. Consumer claimed that new brakes were installed last year.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · FL

Sudden brake failure; leakage around windows, trunk; gas splash back (found out there was a recall on this, never fixed by previous owner); fear shift button won't go in to change from park to drive or reverse; transmission hestitates at times, then lunges; car overheats while sitting or driving at slow speed (fan works and radiator full); smell comes from air conditioning when stopped (it really stinks, worse than a skunk); when filling gas tank to full, mark never registers full. I spoke to kia about these problems and they said I'd have to pay to have them fixed. I think there needs to be recalls on these problems as the people at kia are not very friendly nor willing to help out people. We bought this car used and thought some of the problems stemmed from that. However, in researching the brake pad issue, I found many of these same problems began early in the manufacturing of these vehicles. Unfortunately, I am not under warranty like others so have no recourse but to sell this vehicle as soon as I get the brake pads fixed. I do wish the nthsa could do something to help us out on these problems which are not being fixed by kia. Thanks - don't buy a kia sephia 1999 model. Too many problems.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Brakes · WI · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle experienced brake failure while driving in traffic.*mr consumer just shifted into second gear when traffic started to stop. Brakes were applied but to no avail. Consume kept pumping the brakes but nothing. Two repairs shops stated brake failure. Consumer checked the internet and learned of a class action law suit for brake failure on 1998-2000 sephia's/sportage's for brake failure.