Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer rear ended another motorist and the air bags failed to deploy the consumer also stated the brakes failed.
While driving at 35 mph consumer tried to put on brakes and steering wheel was almost ripped out of driver's hand. Rotors were bad,causing vibration. Brake pedal went to the floor, no brakes. Dealer fixed rotors and brakes. However, on oct 3, 2000 brakes failed again.
Vehicle has previously been in two accidents. While driving only 45mph brakes failed, vehicle suddenly stopped. /swerved and missed the vehicle in front.
Vehicle engine caught on fire. When the consumer attempted to come to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed. Consumer had to drive on the lawn in order to get the vehicle to stop. And then the engine caught on fire.