20 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While applying the brake pedal at 35 mph the pedal went down to the floor and would not return. This caused the vehicle to rear end another vehicle in front of them. Upon impact, neither frontal air bag deployed. Passenger sustained neck and back injuries, and refused medical assistance.
While driving experienced brakes malfuntioning. Had taken vehicle to dealer seven times, and they had found out that rotors had worn out.
When brakes locked rear-ended another car. As soon as car was out of the body shop took it straight to the dealer and they said the back brakes weren't functioning properly. Now 2 wks later I am taking it to the dealer again.
This vehicle has had a long history of machanical failures that warranty me to need to take it off the road and persue legal actions. No safety defct mentioned.
Consumer was at intersection waiting to make a turn, went to apply brakes and there were no brakes or steering. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic couldn't duplicate problem. Consumer picked vehicle up, and a few minutes later, vehicle did the same thing.
I had to have the brakes replaced twice on this car. Once at 7000 miles, second time at 21577 miles. I also am having a problem with headliner. . . Told it can't be fixed because it's all one pc. --3 times. Called kia to complain and got zero results. Would not recommend this type of car to anyone!!.
A squealing noise was coming from the brakes, vehicle has been to dealer 4 times for this problem. Consumer felt that soon the brakes won't work at all.
I have turned this car into service two times and they state that there is nothing wrong with this vehicle. But I still have the problems and they want do anything about it. Also the vehicle was stolen from the dealership serv. Dept. On 3/6/00 and located in another state with physical damage and there are no id #'s on car any longer. I feel like this dealership should have to replace or the lemon law needs to be in effect for this car. No safety defect listed within summary.
Complete brakes system and rotor keep prematurely failing every 9,000 miles, causing a wheel vibration. Vehicle was sent to dealer several times for replacement of brake system and rotors, but dealer could not determine cause of failure.
Brakes are not working properly, and it's very hard to stop.
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Consumer state when depressing the brake pedal the brake would start smoking and making a noise. Dlr has vehicle now. Consistent brake problem. Unsafe for driver and passengers. Brakes vibrate and gringing.
Would be driving and vehicle stalled out. Then, would restart on its own. Cruise control remained unreliable. Brakes would not release cruise control when it was on. Took to dealership & mechanic replaced electrical wires. Also, exhaust system had holes in it & was leaking, and air conditioner was replaced due to compressor seizing up.
Brakes are not being released correctly. When taking foot slightly off the brakes the engine is pulling the vehicle up an incline. The engine is racing.
Has had a brake problem, and I am concerned about safety. The car vibrates when attempting to stop.
When brakes are applied, they would lock up. The front rotors were getting jerky, loose & warped. Been to dealer & was repaired at least 3-4 times. Problem would always come back. Mjs.
Dealer replaced 4 brakes/flex plate/ speakers3/powsteerpump/ 2x gear shift assembley/ electric system and transmission.
When brakes were applied pedal would go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also vehicle would jerk. Dealer replaced the rotors.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle vibrates uncontrollably at highway speeds. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle five times, and the problem still exists.
Under normal braking and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Problem is intermittent. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the parts, problems still occurs. Please provide any further details.