Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine check light is on/leaking motor oil/ power steering binding, and front and rear seat belts do not retract.
Rotors and brake pads replaced twice. Rotors warped and pads glazing. Complained thats brakes were not working right, and not stopping right. Started to file lemon law, and went to informal arbitration. Kia motors refused to do anything. Was going to file with the state when the brakes failed and resulted in an accident. I have noticed many of the same complaints about the brakes with Kia Motors, on NHTSA web site. Does someone have to get hurt or die in a car crash before kia will address the problem with their brake systems being placed on these cars, which has a major defect in them, causing accidents. Thank god my daughter was wearing her seat belt when the accident occured. The insurance company has totaled the car!!!!!! I will procide to sue Kia Motors for their failure to address such a serious problem.