55 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
This vehicle has been in the shop 4 times for various brake problems and although repairs were made I do not have any confidence in the reliability of this car. And, now that transmission had to be replaced, with such low mileage, I don't want to drive the car. I find it hard to believe that kia is not aware of all the problems with their vehicles! thank you for looking out for our safety.
I bought the car with 7000 miles on it, it has needed 4 brake jobs (every 7k -front then rear then front then rear) in the 28k that I've owned it. The rear brakes do not engage so the front brakes wear out. I had it put on a rack and someone step on the brake pedal, the rear tires could be turned easily. With strong pressure on the pedal, the rear tires were hard to move, but still could be moved by hand. The 2x the rear brakes were serviced, the cylinders had cracked and leaked. A friend has suggested this means the hydraulic pressure is going into the cylinders but they were a 'bad casting' and the pressure isn't pushing the pistons out, but eventually causes them to crack. 09/18/00 a flexplate in the transmission needed to be replaced. Less than 6 weeks later, the car went out of gear as I pulled into an intersection. It could not be driven. It was towed to the dealership and they replaced the transmission, drive shaft, and front axle on the car.
Brakes need to be replaced every 5 to 8 k miles.
Brakes,lights,seats,battery,airbags,odometer,leaks,aircondition,leftdoorhandle (tiresize: 14`)( dot number: tire size: 14` ).
While trying and put on brakes vehicle shakes hard.
Vehicle shakes when braking. Nlm.
Since purchased the mv has been in shop for numerous (13+) problems and defects. My concern over safety issues has been dismissed or given many different answers. Dealership does not always gives repair order slips whenever the car is looked at or serviced. The safety and dependability of this mv is questionnable given the number of times in the repair shop. Dealership/manufacturer's representative claims nothing wrong, although manufacuter's representative did offer reimbursement of 3 car payments. The issue of the lack of deceleration has still to be resolved. As a female consumer, I feel that I am being taken advantage of by both the dealer and manufacturer. I believe that this particular vehicle is a "lemon" and in all likelihood will continue to problems in the future.
Brakes failed. Nlm.
Brake system repaired five times however continues to experience same defects. Mjs.
Brakes are defective. There is recall on make/model. But this vehicle isn't included.
Ie99059, sq99020, while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. However, dealer replaced brakes. Please provide further information.
When brakes were applied vehicle experienced a loud noise and the vehicle rolled to a stop, this failure occured on four different occasions, repairs were done, problem still exist.
Brakes make noise. Yh.
Vehicle did not have self-adjusting rear brakes causing the front brakes to carry the braking load and wear out prematurely resulting in front end shimmy and noise (design problem). Nlm.
Brakes are grinding. Nlm.
Was starting to slow down & had pressed brake pedal. Heard a grinding noise. Pressed harder & vehicle was not slowing down. Again pressed lightly & vehicle was able to stop. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic informed driver owner entire braking system needed replacing. This was the 5th time it happened. Also, vehicle would not turn over when starting. Heard clicking noise. Needed 4 tries to start. Check engine light came on & stayed on.
While braking, the entire vehicle shakes, consumer had brakes replaced once but the problem still exists. Nlm.
Every other week brakes would make a grinding noise. Dealer would replace them. Please provide further information.
Brakes keep going out very quickly. Consumer has had brakes replaced 3 times within one year.
Vehicle shakes and hesitates when braking. Nlm.
In wet conditions braking system malfunction, causing extended stopping distance which may resultin a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
The brakes have failed twice and the starter once. The dealership and kia have not been of any help.
Brakes and rotors pulsating.
Vehicle shakes and pulls to the right when coming to stop. Nlm.
Brakes failed and replaced four times. Yh.
Brakes making noise. Nlm.
Brakes vibrate. Nlm.
The consumer has been experiencing several problems wit vehicle. The horn, brakes, engine check light, and gas lights has been malfunctioning. When they put in gasoline in vehicle, it shoots back out and the gas light continues to illuminate. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Brakes are noisy. Nlm.
Brakes squeaking. Nlm.
Car shakes and vibrates when the brakes are applied. Nlm.
Signal lights fail to work properly when in use during cold weather for 15 minutes or so. Sometimes this happens when it's raining. The dealer replaced the hazard switch and there have not been any failures since. Seat belts have been replaced 3 times. Brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. Windshield wipers failed prior to recall. Head gasket replaced at 3500 miles. Molding on the doors fell off and was replaced. Tailpipe was replaced due to excessive exhaust fumes.
Vehicle has been examined by the dealership approximately 9 to 10 times for brake problems, and replacement of the brake pads and rotors. Dealership continues to replace components, but has failed to remedy problem. Consumer replaced last set of brakes around 7-10-01 and now has approximately 375 miles and they are starting to warp again, dealer can not remedy problem.
When attempting to accelerate to change lanes the vehicle went in reverse and the gear shift was in drive. Consumer also having problems with poor braking, poor braking responds when making a normal stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer.