Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Kia Motor Sephia - part 2

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 117 problems related to brake disc rotor (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the Sephia.

36 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/01/1999

I have had the brake rotors replaced 3 times due to warpage, this causes vibration.

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37 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/23/1999

When the brakes are applied rotors do not feel right. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated the rotors were warped & needed replacing. Vehicle's been to dealer at least 4 times for same problem with brake rotors, and each time they were replaced.

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38 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/09/1999

Every 5000 miles needs brakes/ rotors, consumer feels rotors are warping fast, and this is a manufacturer's defect.

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39 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/08/1999

When consumer's vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was traveling about 10-15 mph when crash happened. Vehicle has been repaired. Also, brake rotors have been replaced twice , once at 3,000 miles, and again at 6,000 or 7,000 miles. However, brake rotors need to be replaced again.

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40 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/02/1999

Brakes pulsate badly due to faulty front brake pads and rotors. Yh.

41 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

The switch block under the seat was messed up had to be ficked so car would start. Was low on transmission fluid 3 days after buying car. Transmission went out after 6500 miles. The rotors began squelling at about 5000 miles hard to stop sometimes locks up sometimes keeps rolling. . . . . . Rotors and pads replaced and still keeps acting up.

42 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/25/1999

While driving brakes are cutting into the rotors, causing the car to have extended stopping distances. Dealer has been notified and replaced the brakes ,but the problem has not been remedied. Please provide any futher information.

43 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/08/1999

Brakes and rotors replaced 3 times once at 8208, 16257, and 20368 having same problem and transmission replaced with rebuilt one o\d lights flashes and check engine still having the same problem transmission went out again 1 day after they said they fixed it.

44 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Windshield needed to be replaced due to stress cracks. Rotors were replaced two times.

45 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/27/1999

There is constant warpage rotors. Also, some griniding on brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced rotors.

46 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/11/1999

Rotors warped, had to be replaced at 6132 miles, 11944 miles, 23040 miles, and taking it back tomorrow for the same problem.

47 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/02/1999

I have has the roters replaced on this car 4 times! the last time at 32,000 now the car is at 46,000 an the brakes have failed again!!!! pad are worn down to the steel. Roter gets scared. Same thing every time!!!! now I have to pay for this. I dont feel that they have fixed this issue and should still be coverd under the warranty. Even the warrenty on the brake pads and roters were not up yet!!!.

48 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

When applying the brakes there is rough vibration in the front end of the vehicle. This happens when braking normally. The brake rotors were replaced at 3,000 miles. Owner is experiencing the same problem again with 6,200 miles. Please provide any further information.

49 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/27/1999

While driving the brakes are squeaking. When applying the brakes car starts to shake. Also, brake rotors are warped. Dealer was contacted and attempted to fix the problem, but it has happened again.

50 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/20/1999

Front brake rotor run out excessive.

51 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing a noise and extended stopping distance which may result a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.

52 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

Front brake rotors warped after approx. 3000 miles. Reduces braking ability. Rotors have been replaced two times before current event and problem continues to come back.

53 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/04/1999

Dealer has replaced the brake rotors twice . Manufacturer will be notified.

54 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/03/1999

The front rotors warped and the brake pads were worn causing vibration when braking, the brake pedal went to the floor due to faulty rear brake shoes. Nlm.

55 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Braking system malfunctioned, causing brake rotors to go out 3 times and hubs twice, which resulted extended stopping distance, and may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.

56 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/02/1999

Front brake rotors and disk brake pads failed. Nlm.

57 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 04/02/1999

Warped rotors and cracked pads cause thr vehice to vibrate severly during normal highway speeds making the vehicle hard to control, at last service the car was not properly repaired causing it to run through a red light and into a ditch. Nlm.

58 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/31/1999

Front brake disc rotors have been repaired 3 times. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.

59 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/16/1999

Brake rotors and pads have warped and make noise while braking. Dealer unable to remedy problems. Nlm.

60 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/15/1999

Consumer having problems with the front rotors which cause brakes to wear down, and steering column to vibrate.

61 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/05/1999

Rotors feel like they're warped again. I feel like this car is a lemon with all the recalls & things going wrong with the brakes. After I read all the other complaints about the kia I would like to give the car back to them if they would make good on the loan and get me out from under it . And make me free and clear of it. I don't want to have to take it back to have something done to it every 6 months.

62 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

Brake rotors failed. Nlm.

63 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/29/1999

Rotors warped on three occasions, pad replaced on two occasions, failures causing pulsation. Mjs.

64 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/18/1999

Rotors warped/vibrated and were replaced four times.

65 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/12/1999

The rotors on the brakes have been changed four times and each time they have failed over a short time.

66 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Brake rotors are prematurly wearing out, causing vehicle to shake. Consumer has replaced rotors 3 times within 19,000 miles.

67 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/08/1998

Brake rotors are warped. Vehicle vibrates when the brakes are applied. Had taken vehicle to dealer & had the brake rotors replaced.

68 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/24/1998

Brakes have continually experienced problems with vibration and pulsation due to warped rotors and worn pads, several replacements.

69 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/22/1998

Faulty disc brake rotors. 1st incident noticed at 5,000 miles. Dealer had them turned. 2nd. Incident occurred at 28,000 miles. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

70 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/17/1998

The front brakes are wearing excessively, every 3 weeks or so. Had turned rotors. Were not releasing until worn & then released. Had entire front brake system replaced at dealership. Had ongoing brake problem at least 5 different times.



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