49 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The brakes on this car are terrible! I have been in and out of the shop since this car was bought. I have had numerous pad and rotor replacements. I even got into a rear-end accident 1 1/2 years ago that I could have avoided with competent brakes. I now have to replace the drums and rear shoes because they have been working overtime to compensate for the poor front brakes. Thanks a bunch kia! worst car I've ever driven.
The vehicles front brake pads and rotors have been replaced due to wear five times with only 13k miles on the vehicle. Nlm.
Rotors keeps going out, causing loss of brakes. Has had one accident because of it. Dealer states that manufacturer is aware of the problem.
Barely applying the brakes rotors will grab, causing a severe vibration in the front end. Dealer claims rotors need to be replaced.
Car shakes and vibrates when brakes applied. Had to change rotors every 9-11,000 miles.
Brake rotors warp without explanation and require replacement. This has happened at three month intervals without any explaination by repair persons as to cause or long term solution.
When the brakes are applied rotors do not feel right. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated the rotors were warped & needed replacing. Vehicle's been to dealer at least 4 times for same problem with brake rotors, and each time they were replaced.
Brakes pulsate badly due to faulty front brake pads and rotors. Yh.
While driving brakes are cutting into the rotors, causing the car to have extended stopping distances. Dealer has been notified and replaced the brakes ,but the problem has not been remedied. Please provide any futher information.
There is constant warpage rotors. Also, some griniding on brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced rotors.
Front brake rotor run out excessive.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing a noise and extended stopping distance which may result a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Front brake rotors warped after approx. 3000 miles. Reduces braking ability. Rotors have been replaced two times before current event and problem continues to come back.
Dealer has replaced the brake rotors twice . Manufacturer will be notified.
The front rotors warped and the brake pads were worn causing vibration when braking, the brake pedal went to the floor due to faulty rear brake shoes. Nlm.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake rotors to go out 3 times and hubs twice, which resulted extended stopping distance, and may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.
Front brake rotors and disk brake pads failed. Nlm.
Warped rotors and cracked pads cause thr vehice to vibrate severly during normal highway speeds making the vehicle hard to control, at last service the car was not properly repaired causing it to run through a red light and into a ditch. Nlm.
Front brake disc rotors have been repaired 3 times. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Brake rotors and pads have warped and make noise while braking. Dealer unable to remedy problems. Nlm.
Consumer having problems with the front rotors which cause brakes to wear down, and steering column to vibrate.
Rotors feel like they're warped again. I feel like this car is a lemon with all the recalls & things going wrong with the brakes. After I read all the other complaints about the kia I would like to give the car back to them if they would make good on the loan and get me out from under it . And make me free and clear of it. I don't want to have to take it back to have something done to it every 6 months.
Brake rotors failed. Nlm.
Rotors warped/vibrated and were replaced four times.
The rotors on the brakes have been changed four times and each time they have failed over a short time.
Brake rotors are prematurly wearing out, causing vehicle to shake. Consumer has replaced rotors 3 times within 19,000 miles.
Brake rotors are warped. Vehicle vibrates when the brakes are applied. Had taken vehicle to dealer & had the brake rotors replaced.
Brakes have continually experienced problems with vibration and pulsation due to warped rotors and worn pads, several replacements.
Faulty disc brake rotors. 1st incident noticed at 5,000 miles. Dealer had them turned. 2nd. Incident occurred at 28,000 miles. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
The front brakes are wearing excessively, every 3 weeks or so. Had turned rotors. Were not releasing until worn & then released. Had entire front brake system replaced at dealership. Had ongoing brake problem at least 5 different times.
Vehicle experiences continued premature wear of the rotors and pads, seven replacements within 19,886 miles. Mjs.
Front rotors failed causing vibration in front end when applied. Nlm.
Both front rotors are failed. Yh.
Front brake rotors failed. Nlm.
Defective brakes rotors needed to be replaced 4 times which may cause extended stopping distance, and result in a crash. Please provide further information.