Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Kia Motor Sephia - part 2

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.

See all problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

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.

While consumer was driving at 45 mph vehicle lost braking power. Took auto to dealer and was told that they cannot find anything wrong with brakes.

See all problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

Has had a brake problem, and I am concerned about safety. The car vibrates when attempting to stop.

Abs brakes malfunctioned, causing vehicle to wander and vibrate whenever brake were applied. Also, extended stopping distance. Dealer notified, and a second attempt is being made.

See all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

Tail light had to be replaced because of leaking, this is 4th time for brakes squeaking and pulsating, cow panel baffle needed replaced because of water pouring in behind glove box. People I don't know pull me over and complain about their kia Sephias and similar problems with them. Also the engine sometimes won't start the first time. It takes two or three times once in a while. It also sounds like the engine will jump right out of the car because it jerks so hard when starting. The gas tank has yet to let me fill it all the way. It gets almost full, then spits the gas out and won't let you "squeeze " it full. It's like there is no venting going on. I have heard similiar reports from other owners.

Vehicle would shimmy whenever brakes were applied, and intermittently the pedal would harden,causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring.

I brought a new kia Sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for Kia Motors, and needed to be replaced again on 7/2007. Also , the brakes have been replaced 4 times and need to be replaced again. Now the headlights keep turning off while driving at night, but no mechanic can locate the electrical short problem.

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.

Brakes would make funny chattering noises when brake pedal is applied. Had them replaced at least 5 different times. The steering wheel would shake when ever this is happening. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

Intermittent failure of abs brakes.

When starting the vehicle up vehicle doesn't start up properly. Also, when driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go half way to the floorboard, and vehicle jerks. In addition, computer chip/ gear shift malfunctioned. Vehicle has been into the shop over ten times. Air bag light and the check engine light keep coming on. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problems.

Brakes would make squealing noises. Had entire brake system replaced & repaired. Two months later same problem occurred again with brakes & once again was replaced.

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle shakes when coming to a stop. Also, whenever it rains water gets into vehicle on the passenger's side.

The floor shifter has a rattling noise. Had shifter replaced several times. The dashboard rattles. Glove compartment fell down. Radio speakers blown. Bearings in wheel grind. Doing fwy speed, vehicle would shimmy & shake. When slowing to stop, brakes would jerk. While waiting at stop, engine would be surging.

Consumer complaining about braking system that has a manufacturing defect that cannot be corrected. Vehecle been in/out of dealer shops more then a dozen times and the problem still occurs . Five times the brake parts have been replaced, but nothing can be corrected. Vehicle have only 21,000.

See all problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

Since shortly after purchase of vehicle consumer has had brake problems, pedal felt hard and braking distance was longer than necessary. Dealer cut front rotors, but could not remedy problem. Took vehicle to dealer 6 times for this problem.

Vehicle has been expeiencing on-going problem with brake system; been in dealer shop on three occasions before correction was made. And engine check light was intermittently coming on until correction was made concerning the clutch. . Can NHTSA provide further detail in this matter.

In March 24, 1998 because of the malfunction of brake system , I had an accident. The brake inspection by kia authoized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system. Until now there has been done a numerous amount of repairs and adjustments for the brake system, but without any succesful results. Car have lots of deferent problems and factory defects. It is a lemon.

Because of the malfunction of brake system, I had an accident. Brake inspection by kia authorized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system.

The brakes and rotors were excessively worn outand replaced twice. Tansmission faild causing, loud knocking noise and new transmission was replaced. Left axle failed and replaced. The battery went out. The vehicle failed to start.

Brake system continually makes noise, several replacements and repairs however continues to experience noise, unable to rectify. Mjs.

Brakes make noise. Took vehicle to another city for repairs. Brake system needed replacing in Sep. 98. Grabbing & noise from brakes has reappeared.

When vehicle is cold the brake pedal would not depress to the floorboard, causing the consumer to pump the brakes to get out of park. Dealer has been notified of problem, but cannot find its cause. Kia has failed to repair the vehicle.

Brakes wear down very fast. Owner is always taking the car in for brake service.

When you apply the brakes, they squeak very loud. Vehicle has abs.

Sliding door keeps ajar, and overhead light come son. Brakes are squealing and the car shakes badly if I go 65 miles per hour. I noticed that when it is raining that the car makes a terrible buzzing sound. I ahve had an exhaust leak and the brakes replaced already once and the fuel pump was replaced but I am still having problems with it.

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.

While applying brakes vehicle will shake back and forth, possibly causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has no permission to fix vehicle.

When the transmission was in reverse, it would pop out of gear into neutral. Then vehicle would stop. Also, abs brakes were replaced twice due to excessive wear to drums. Headlights would have condensation, and dashboard was replaced due to cracks. Vehicle now on third transmission and it still slips out of reverse when backing up.

Every 12 thousand miles abs brakes need to be replaced. Vehicle is on fourth set of brakes. Please provide further information.

See all problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia 🔎.

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.