Five problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states. The steering locked up while driving at 55mph, vehicle went into a 120 ff ravine and was totaled lost. Manufacturer was notified please provide further information. Ts.
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This car has been, nonstop, 1 mech problem after another with kia CO & manuf claiming 'normal wear/tear or first heard of problems. ' your site shows that other consumers of same vehicle have all experienced same problems (esp brakes, battery, tires, steering column, fuel assembly). Kia & dealership unresponsive and unaccountable for products sold and represented- esp. Highly dangerous vehicle problems/defects. (dot number: 96737 tiresize: p185/65r14).
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern Dodge and kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ mph. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.
While driving about 25 mph something in the steering column broke, causing a lot of play in the steering wheel. The wheel is able to turn in a complete circle. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. Please provide any further details.