Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Kia Motor Sephia - part 1

The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic this problem has occurred more than once and the problem has not been resolved. Please provide additional information.

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Rear brakes locked up when wet.

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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.

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While driving at any speed and when braking the brakes felt very mushy. Consumer depressed the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Also, there was extended stopping distance before vehicle stopped. Consumer claimed that new brakes were installed last year.

The brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Speed was undetermined, causing the vehicle to collide with a guardrail. There were no injuries to report at this time, the victim went to the hospital for observation.

While driving vehicle, went to stop & had no brakes. Pulled up on the emergency brake, looked in rearview mirror and noticed smoke all over. Pulled over & got out quickly. Opened paseinger door to get belongings & noticed flames coming from underneath. Called 911. Car was burning tremendously. A total loss. My daughter was driving, and got out safely. This happened for no apparent reason. What a traumatic experience, especially for a 17 yr. Old.

Brakes are defective. When applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

Rear end would wobble when traveling at 45 or more mph or when applying brakes to slow down. Dealer notified and made repairs.

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When applying brakes at any given speed they would continue to squeak. Dealer notified and repairs were made.

While driving experienced brakes malfuntioning. Had taken vehicle to dealer seven times, and they had found out that rotors had worn out.

Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop light. When she attempted to apply brakes, brake pedal had no resistance behind it, and went directly to floor when pressed. Consumer took vehicle out of gear and coasted through light. After this incident, brakes worked properly. Dealership was in possession of vehicle, and was repairing an unknown component in vehicle.

I bought my kia Sephia in 1998. Since then I have had the brakes fixed 2 times and tay replaced once. I have had the transmission replaced also. Recently my car has been riding very sluggish. When I press on the gas it makes a very loud sound. When I tr to accelerate the car does not seem to want to change into gears. It also constantly makes a loud humming sound when I am at about 40-50mph. This car has given me nothing but trouble and $$$. I am tryin to figure out if there has been a whole bunch of recalls I did not know about or if there is something that I may be able to do here to save money. I still owe 9,000 and feel like I am constantly inconvininced bringing the car in for constant repair. Help!.

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.

When attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt, anti-lock brakes did not respond. Pedal was applied, and vehicle just began sliding, hitting another vehicle in rear. Air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not restrain. Kia has been contacted.

Various problems with a new vehicle within fourteen months. Complete brake system was replaced/ battery was replaced, and driver's side window was leaking air. Dealer notified, and repairs were done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Whenever brakes were applied at 30-35 mph, it caused the rear wheels to lock up. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed that any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

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.

My vehicle has been in the shop every month since purchase date. No safety defec tlisted for above vehicle.

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.

Brakes constantly break down and squeak. Has had a few near misses. He had to go off the road to keep vehicle from hitting another automobile.

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!!.

First set of brakes were put on at15000 miles. Brakes were warped and burned out. Vehicle has not been driven since three months ago. Brakes are defective.

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.

Every time taken in for reg. Checkup,had new brakes put on,putting 99 brakes on 96 car.

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While driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle would not stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Could hear noise from brakes. Also, vehicle vibrated.

See all problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

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.

Kia motors needs to recall the brake system on the Sephia. There are way too many people haveing problems with thier brakes. My rotors should not be worn out at 29,000 miles, none the less have to be replaced agian at 36,000. Please contact kia about this annoying and dangerous problem.

While driving at very windy conditions on dry road. Brakes went out while consumer was going 75mph on highway and tried to pass another vehicle. Had to pump brakes continuously to stop vehicle. The vehicle was sent to the dealer, and the consumer did want it fix because it almost killed his family.

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.

Car has a problem going into park. Consumer has to use emergency brake to park the car or it will slide. Dealer said rotors need to be turned.

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

This car has had new transmission/brakes/radio and battery, and I am waiting on something new to happen soon. I bought this car because I thought that my feet was not aas dependable as a car. . My mistake. If the repairs keep up I will have a new car without even trading!!! this car gives new meaning to lemon.

Brakes are not working properly, and it's very hard to stop.

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Engine check light/air bag lights are on. Car will not start, also, there was a problem with the brakes. When applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor, consumer almost had a collision.