Nine problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driving within 25 mph when a thump/break was heard. The vehichle became inoperable to drive unable to steer or turn steering wheel. Diagonal to road and feared for life as this was rush hour traffic. Had passengers in vehicle including diasable person. Was able to turn wheel slightly and drive straight to gas station within 50 feet. Immediately called tow truck and had taken to dealer halleen kia in north olmstead, ohio and contacted manufacturer kia corporation to ascertain defective equipment or recall history. No satisfaction as I feel kia should fix frame since this major component failed.
Front of dashboard has warped, and defrost vents are crakced causing defrost on front windshield to not function properly.
The stering wheel shakes when applying presure to the breaks. Breaks makes noise when slowing down. Had a wheel alignment and got new tires the problem still is accuring this is what the dealer told me to do in order for it to stop and it has not to this day. Kias are lemons.
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The back side of the steering wheel is coming off. Yh.
Vehicle vibrates due to warped front brake rotors/pads. Also, defective windshield/plastic pieces on seats sticking and digging into skin, and sttering wheel rubbe rloose on spokes. Ak.
The defective steering column causes the wheel to lock up while making a turn which almost caused an accident. Currently, the vehicle has a no start which was caused a defective part in the steering column. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
The steering wheel shakes no matter what speed the vehicle is going. Nlm.