53 problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake pedal depressed to firewall without stopping vehicle on first engagement. Pedal was pumped 3 times before stopping occurred. Speed was 25 mph. Road condition was dry. Stopping was controlled in traffic situation. Vehicle had been serviced twice by dealer for vibration in brake system and noise emmanating from front brakes. Upon notifying dealer, owner was told nothing is wrong with brake system.
The brakes wear excessively about every 3 to 4 weeks. This includes pads and rotors. Dealer says they cannot do anything about it.
When driving and upon proceeding to stop applying the brake pedal, consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, vibration in the front end after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lugged forward. Also, frontal safety belts do not retract, causing the belt to be very loose . Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
When applying the brakes there is a grinding noise present, and the pedal has to go to the floor in order to stop. Dealer replaced the brake pads and shoes.
Tried to get disc brakes replaced today--kia has changed the disc pads & rotors because the original ones are of poor design?? why isn't this a recall?? I knew at about 6000 mi that there was a problem with the brakes. Plus an online forum made comments about these brakes numerous times. The insurance industry rated this car poorly (because of the brakes?) I can't even buy the original brake disc pads because kia has recalled them from the dealers. Why isn't this a recall. Why must the consumer pay for this design defect??.
The rotors on the front of the car were brought to my attention on 2/15/2002. I had taken my car in for 30,000 mile service check. The service person said my brake pads needed to be replaced,but I to also had to get new rotors for the car too. Kia is no longer making the pads for my 1999 kia Sephia orginal rotor because as stated my the repre at leith car dealership" the rotors were found to have flaws and kia had replaced the old type with a new design. My concern is, if kia knows the original rotor have design flaw, should have to do a recall on those vehicles that have these old rotors. I have spoken to the customer care with kia at 1-800-333-4542. He said not could be done because it is part of the brake system. I just wanted NHTSA to have this on record. Thank you. Jason wynn (919) 752-0023.
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 3 times in one year. Brakes squeak whenever worn excessively.
Odi #765565 (continued) I forgot to advise that this new disc brake & new rotors will cost $150 before any labor costs are added onto the bill. Again--why must the consumer pay for this design flaw. I bought a new 1979 Ford fiesta which also had a brake design flaw & that was a recall. And can you please find a way to notify the public to file these complaints so that you can investigate these matters & address them properly. I happened on this website by accident because I didn't know that I could request an investigation. Thank you for your time and effort.
Brakes pads/ rotors and drums ar eprematurely wearing within 15,000 miles. Entire brake system has to be replaced.
Right after I purchased vehicle, music system had to be replaced. Battery had to be replaced in less than a year. Had to take it in for two recalls. Brakes sometimes squeak when you come to a stop. While traveling on the highway car will start to vibrate. The low fuel light comes on even though you may have over a half of tank of gas. Engine is racing to high. Notice in July/00 while driving car starts to jerk or plung forward for no apparent reason. Also when you apply your brakes it will do this. Recently I have taken car to the dealership about this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with it.
Whenever brakes are applied they would make noises. The pedal went to floor. Brake pads & rotors needed replacing due to metal to metal noise. Vehicle had died. Mechanic indicated battery was problem & needed to be replaced. Also, transmission gears would not shift properly & needed servicing.
Excessive front brake wear; brakes have been replaced 4 times in 6 months. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
The rack and pinion steering was replaced, after the replacement the steering made a grinding sound and vibrated when brakes were applied, also the steering has a lot of play in the wheel. Dealer has been contacted.
Complete lemon. Nothing but problems. Replaced brakes, transmission, 2 axles, windshield wiper motor, flywheel, faulty wiring in door, battery, starting problems, blinker switch replaced, seat tore upon car pick-up, too many things gone wrong to list.
Premature brake wear. Dealer has replaced the rotors and brake pads twice. Please provide further detail.
When applying brakes after being serviced the first day, they functioned properly. The second day there was a grinding noise present, and on the third day they did not function because the rotors and pads were worn out. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and problem still exists.
I am well aware of ocassional problems with new vehicles , I feel that some one must rectify this situation , I would like very much to be a part of this . I have owned the car for 3 months and have had more than my share of problems with this car and attitudes from the dealership about having them fixed, I would like very much to be contacted by a representitive of NHTSA just to let me know that all my time was not wasted with this questionaire, hopefully you can do something to help me and my family and the many others I have talked to that are having these same problems with their kia's sincerely , donald r lavallee.
Premature wear of the rotors and pads. Dealer has replaced the pads and rotors three times, and they need to be replaced again.