Kia Sephia grinding brakes problems

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · OR

Rear drum brakes squealed loudly, and it did not feel as if they were working in moist conditions. Also, a steering gear bracket weld cracked, making it difficult to steer vehicle. At low speeds consumer had difficult maintaining control. Steering wheel was flopping around.

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 Dec 1, 2003 · Seat belts · 85,126 miles · KS

I just replaced all 3 belts on my car and when I started the car everyday the car made a real bad grinding noise as if the belts were never 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 6, 2003 · Body · WA

The dashboard is pulling apart and this is unsafe and I worry about the air bags blasting off and other damage. I know this problem is prevelant to this car also there is something wrong with the breaks they squeak horribly, but the break people say they don't need to be replaced, unsure of the cause.

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.