Brake Disc Problems of Kia Motor Sephia - part 2

Many times the brakes have been in to be replaced and I still have to fight to get them to fix them because of a apparent defect.

See all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

Took vehicle to dealer because brakes were squealing when braking at any speep. After repairs still doing same thing. Consumer had brakes repaired at her expense after that. Also power steering went out. Took to dealer for repair. One day later, noticed that pump was laying ubder hood, not connected. Called kia and received no help.

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Front end disc brakes keep wearing out. At approximately 12000 miles all four disc brakes and pads were replaced, covered under warranty. Then, again at approximately at 25ooo miles front end disc and pads were replaced. Pads were replaced under consumer's expense. Currently, at 31ooo miles, front end disc and pads are wearing out. Also, consumer feels vibration on pedal and steering wheel when vehicle is in motion at 55mph or greater.

Whle driving consumer could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will make grinding noise. At inspection, it was recomended to replace pads and rotors at 25000 miles.

Warped brakes twice and dealer won't fix because factory said no safety is a really big issue here because I have a toddler son and my car is used for all the driving around town and to and from work. Ready to throw car back in dealers face. 7 problems and failures and counting since I've had the car Dec 99'.

Brakes failed causing accident, they have been replaced 4 times also rotors fuel pump, transmission, glovebox,wiring harness, many other things too. . . Could have lost my 2 of my grandsons in the accident. . . Are we going to put up with this??? I can be reached at vitello@pgh. Net.

Since I purchase the car it has been in the shop five times one for replacement of transmission and the other four for the brakes. I contact the company and ask the to give me a knew car but they refuse to. In the mean while the transmission is going again and the brakes are still messed up and it feels like someone is pushing me from the back of the care. I cannot go fast on the high way or the steering wheel will start shaking very fast. They cannot fix the problem I took the car their five times and they donot want to replace it. If you can help me I would like that someone needs to get involved in this situation I pay $350 month and I cannot see why. Thank you.

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Was taken to dealership numerous times for inaccurate readings on fuel guage, brakes worn down after 2 months, took a lot of time to pick up speed on highway causing near collisions, wheels and steering wheel vibrating violently, air conditioner not cool, burning large amounts of fuel, all problems within the first 6-8 months of ownership, no cooperation from dealership about replacing car or exchanging due to number of problems in short time span. None of the repairs have lasted without recurrence.

While driving on the highway the in rainy conditions put on brakes and car started to shake very badly. This caused car to lose control and go into the other lane. Consumer feels that this could have caused an accident. Consumer said it was the front brakes, took to dealer, and they said the warranty was up. But they had fixed it twice before for the same problem.

Brakes werr defective. When consumer applied brakes car shook, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Then bounced back up hard. Also, brake rotors and pads had been replaced three times.

Brakes were grinding. Took to dealer, and was informed that warranty on brakes had expired. Consumer took vehicle to another mechanic, and they cut rotors, and replaced front pads. Brakes were wearing too fast. Please provide any further infomation.

I've the front brake pads and rotors replaced five times due to pulsation, vibration, and warping. To this day I feel the brake system is still not working properly. The vehicle is a lease and the dealership says I could turn it in but, I would loose the money I've paid and my down payment. If I turn the vehicle in I think I would have to pay penalties. If you could give me more help or info on what to do I would be very thankful. My 21 month old son and my fiance would also appreciate the help thank you mr. Richard soto sr. .

Engine was replaced at 3062 brakes have been checked by a kia rep and I was told "breaks are not ment to stop the car only slow it down ".

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.

There have been no accidents due to this problem, however, we have had to have the pads and rotors replaced 5 times due to wearing of the pads, and warping of the rotors. The company has offered an extended warranty if we sign a release freeing them from any liability for the car other than warranty replacement parts and labor past, present or future, or resposibility for injkuries or property damage.

While driving car on to a highway applied brakes and had lt front wheel lock up and lost controll of steering and hit curb doing damage to lt control arm and rim had to have vehicle towed home car was diabled for 2wks.

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The power windows & door locks would go up & down on their own. The doors are not locked securely. The windows fail to remain close or open when this happens. The steering wheel would vibrate after vehicle is started. Whenever the brakes are applied, vehicle shakes. The tire moulding & the trim is peeling off. Every time the vehicle stops, it would to be jump started, constantly. Taking vehicle back to dealer to repair problems.

Consumer stated the pads and rotors were replaced at 2000 miles, then again at 11000 miles. Rotors were warped. Currently, rotors and pads need to be replaced again. Braking distance has been normal, but when applying brakes they were making noise.

See all problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

In less than 6 months, I have had my vehichle in and have brake pads and rotors replaced. I have spoken to several people who own Sephia's, all have problems with the brakes. Each time I bring it in they say there was a problem and they now came out with this new pad. I feel very unsafe driving this vehicle. I have a 3 year old son who travels everywhere with me, and having bad brakes is real scary - not to mention an imposition when I do need to bring it in to be fixed.

Front brake rotors and pads have been replaced twice because of premature warping. The first time with 14, 000 miles and the second time with 24,000 miles.

Brakes smell like burning plastic when applied going down a hill, brakes have been replaced on 4 separate occasions, 8-30-99, 11-29-99, 3-13-00 and 2-12-01.

Vehicle experiencing problem with vibration while traveling at hwy speed of 55 mph or more. Also, two rotors and pads was replaced wihin 1800 mile by dealer, and consumer was informed that was normal.

This wiil be the 3rd time in less than a year that the rotors have warped.

Brake system has been serviced by dealership five times within the last 2 years for excessive wear of brake pads and warped rotors. Dealership continued to perform service on vehicle. However, has not been able to effectively remedy problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Brake rotors replaced many times. Brake pads replaced twice in 5000, fuel sensor and guage replaced, heater controls replaced twice in 5000, radio broke 3 times, dashboard replaced due to bubbling. Poor gas mileage.

While driving on old route 50 another vehicle cut across in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer was not able to stop, and hit vehicle broadside. Neither airbag deployed. Contacted manufacturer, and was told nothing was wrong. Since the accident, airbags have been on all the time. Also, had brakes replaced 5 or 6 times. When applying brakes the steering wheel shakes. Also, done an alignment.

I have had this car in several times for the braking system, and have been told variable things, such as the problem is fixed we now have Honda brakes on this vehicle, to it's not covered because it the way you drive after just having the rotors and pads replaced 2000 miles ago 2 times in a row.

Brakes keep wearing out. Dealer has replaced front brakes on 6 different occasions. This defect may cause vehicle into an automobile accident.

Car vibrates while driving and braking, ventilation/ air condition does not work right. The car has no defrostor.

Fuel line which is attached to the passenger's seat has separated, causing fuel leakage in the passenger's compartment, also, excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing loss of steering control. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced sending unit/pump/rotors and pads. Please provide any further details.

Brakes are sqeaking for no reason, upon stopping the car shakes and jerks slightly.

When brakes are applied a grinding noise is heard. Brake rotors and pads have been replaced three times by the dealer.

Consumer has replaced brake pads & rotors 4 times. There was a burning smell & squeaking sound coming from brakes. Also, extended stopping distance. Deaelr claimed t brakes were being used to excessive. Dealer had tried new pads & brakes were still not fixed.

Failure of front brakes 3 times, dash board wire harness failure causing dash board displays, starter wire harness failed and needed to be replaced, paint rubbing off and blistering, lowed noises/vibration under driver side when driving in wet condittions,, poor gas milage, faulty gas guage, broken right rear speaker, back right door weather gasket falling off for the third time, slopp steering responce during quick turns.