27 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
While driving vehicle, went to stop & had no brakes. Pulled up on the emergency brake, looked in rearview mirror and noticed smoke all over. Pulled over & got out quickly. Opened paseinger door to get belongings & noticed flames coming from underneath. Called 911. Car was burning tremendously. A total loss. My daughter was driving, and got out safely. This happened for no apparent reason. What a traumatic experience, especially for a 17 yr. Old.
Brakes are defective. When applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
I bought my kia Sephia in 1998. Since then I have had the brakes fixed 2 times and tay replaced once. I have had the transmission replaced also. Recently my car has been riding very sluggish. When I press on the gas it makes a very loud sound. When I tr to accelerate the car does not seem to want to change into gears. It also constantly makes a loud humming sound when I am at about 40-50mph. This car has given me nothing but trouble and $$$. I am tryin to figure out if there has been a whole bunch of recalls I did not know about or if there is something that I may be able to do here to save money. I still owe 9,000 and feel like I am constantly inconvininced bringing the car in for constant repair. Help!.
Whenever brakes were applied at 30-35 mph, it caused the rear wheels to lock up. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed that any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brakes constantly break down and squeak. Has had a few near misses. He had to go off the road to keep vehicle from hitting another automobile.
While driving at very windy conditions on dry road. Brakes went out while consumer was going 75mph on highway and tried to pass another vehicle. Had to pump brakes continuously to stop vehicle. The vehicle was sent to the dealer, and the consumer did want it fix because it almost killed his family.
Car has a problem going into park. Consumer has to use emergency brake to park the car or it will slide. Dealer said rotors need to be turned.
This car has had new transmission/brakes/radio and battery, and I am waiting on something new to happen soon. I bought this car because I thought that my feet was not aas dependable as a car. . My mistake. If the repairs keep up I will have a new car without even trading!!! this car gives new meaning to lemon.
Engine check light/air bag lights are on. Car will not start, also, there was a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor, consumer almost had a collision.
Abs brakes malfunctioned, causing vehicle to wander and vibrate whenever brake were applied. Also, extended stopping distance. Dealer notified, and a second attempt is being made.
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Tail light had to be replaced because of leaking, this is 4th time for brakes squeaking and pulsating, cow panel baffle needed replaced because of water pouring in behind glove box. People I don't know pull me over and complain about their kia Sephias and similar problems with them. Also the engine sometimes won't start the first time. It takes two or three times once in a while. It also sounds like the engine will jump right out of the car because it jerks so hard when starting. The gas tank has yet to let me fill it all the way. It gets almost full, then spits the gas out and won't let you "squeeze " it full. It's like there is no venting going on. I have heard similiar reports from other owners.
Vehicle would shimmy whenever brakes were applied, and intermittently the pedal would harden,causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring.
I brought a new kia Sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for Kia Motors, and needed to be replaced again on 7/2007. Also , the brakes have been replaced 4 times and need to be replaced again. Now the headlights keep turning off while driving at night, but no mechanic can locate the electrical short problem.
Brakes would make funny chattering noises when brake pedal is applied. Had them replaced at least 5 different times. The steering wheel would shake when ever this is happening. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Intermittent failure of abs brakes.
When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.
Brakes would make squealing noises. Had entire brake system replaced & repaired. Two months later same problem occurred again with brakes & once again was replaced.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle shakes when coming to a stop. Also, whenever it rains water gets into vehicle on the passenger's side.
The floor shifter has a rattling noise. Had shifter replaced several times. The dashboard rattles. Glove compartment fell down. Radio speakers blown. Bearings in wheel grind. Doing fwy speed, vehicle would shimmy & shake. When slowing to stop, brakes would jerk. While waiting at stop, engine would be surging.
Since shortly after purchase of vehicle consumer has had brake problems, pedal felt hard and braking distance was longer than necessary. Dealer cut front rotors, but could not remedy problem. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times for this problem.
Sliding door keeps ajar, and overhead light come son. Brakes are squealing and the car shakes badly if I go 65 miles per hour. I noticed that when it is raining that the car makes a terrible buzzing sound. I ahve had an exhaust leak and the brakes replaced already once and the fuel pump was replaced but I am still having problems with it.
While applying brakes vehicle will shake back and forth, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has no permission to fix vehicle.
When the transmission was in reverse, it would pop out of gear into neutral. Then vehicle would stop. Also, abs brakes were replaced twice due to excessive wear to drums. Headlights would have condensation, and dashboard was replaced due to cracks. Vehicle now on third transmission and it still slips out of reverse when backing up.
When the brakes are applied there is a squeaking sound and they grind, and brake pedal is soft. The dealer has been contacted.
When appyling the brake pedal the brakes locks up ,causing extended stopping distance. The vehicle also veers to the right or left cause unknown. Please give any further details.