Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2000

While driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle would not stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Could hear noise from brakes. Also, vehicle vibrated.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2000

Kia motors needs to recall the brake system on the Sephia. There are way too many people haveing problems with thier brakes. My rotors should not be worn out at 29,000 miles, none the less have to be replaced agian at 36,000. Please contact kia about this annoying and dangerous problem.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/22/1998

Consumer complaining about braking system that has a manufacturing defect that cannot be corrected. Vehecle been in/out of dealer shops more then a dozen times and the problem still occurs . Five times the brake parts have been replaced, but nothing can be corrected. Vehicle have only 21,000.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/15/1998

Vehicle has been expeiencing on-going problem with brake system; been in dealer shop on three occasions before correction was made. And engine check light was intermittently coming on until correction was made concerning the clutch. . Can NHTSA provide further detail in this matter.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/14/1998

The brakes and rotors were excessively worn outand replaced twice. Tansmission faild causing, loud knocking noise and new transmission was replaced. Left axle failed and replaced. The battery went out. The vehicle failed to start.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/12/1997

Brake system continually makes noise, several replacements and repairs however continues to experience noise, unable to rectify. Mjs.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/04/1997

Brakes make noise. Took vehicle to another city for repairs. Brake system needed replacing in Sep. 98. Grabbing & noise from brakes has reappeared.




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