Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 10 problems related to brake master cylinder (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.

1 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/09/2005

This car has been a constant repair and financial problem for the last 4 years starting two weeks after I purchased the car. It is an unsafe vehicle and can not be kept maintained for safety or reliability it was purchased with 21000 miles on the vehicle and a majority of repairs has had to be fixed. 4 starters, ignition switch, ignition switch wiring harness (ignition still doesn't work), air bag sensor, air bag wiring (air bags still does not work), alternator, front passenger side drive axel broke while I was driving the car, right passenger ball joint fell off the car while I was driving the car, master cylinder and rear brake cylinder went out at the same time while I was driving the car, heater/air conditioning motor. The car has been towed 3 times, and has left me and my children stranded too many times to count. The car is still in need of major repair. The driver rear stabilizer bushings need replaced, the driver's side drive axel needs replaced, the air bags still do not work, the ignition switch still gets stuck and won't turn over, and two weeks ago a piston was thrown through the engine and caught the car on fire. The car is now parked in my drive way leaving me stuck with a car payment and a car that is not worth fixing.

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2 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/15/2005

1-leaking brake fluid inside firewall 2-dashboard disfiguring 3-exaust manifold gaskets not lasting.

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3 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 03/01/2003

Master cylinder, went out the second time. I had my car in the dealers shop on December 31, 2002. My master cylinder went out at 13157 miles, and the master cylinder went out again at 14252 miles (3/1/03). The car will be 2 years old in April. I am very scared to get back in the car this time, I am looking into purchasing a new car. This car is unsafe and unpredictable.

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4 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

Master cylinder needs to be replaced due to leaking brake fluid. Consumer is adding a pint of brake fluid daily. Brake light illuminates on dashboard, when the brakes are applied, there is extended stopping distance. . Consumer stated the master cylinder has been replaced previously, this will be the 3rd master cylinder, the vehicle also vibrates and the dealer stated it was because the vehicle was out of alignment, however the vibration continued after the alignment, the transmission was replaced at 17,000 miles.

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5 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 02/02/2002

Master cylinder goes out without warning. Consumer applied brakes, and pedal went to the floor. Consumer feels very unsafe. Please provide any further information.

6 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/22/2001

Vehicle has had numerous problems resulting in a total of 35 non-maintenance related reparis during the life of the vehicle. Numerous attempts have been made to resolve this situation with the manufacturer directly, but to no avail. Arbitration with the bbb and attorney general's office is currently underway. No safety defect mentioned.

7 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/21/2000

Fluid leaks out of both wheel cylinders and master brake cylinder. Sometimes, automobile does not stop.

8 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Consumer is replacing rotors and pads too often. Master cylinder has been changed, and brake fluid is leaking through cylinders. Every 900 miles they are being changed. Consumer is not sure why the brakes are having so many problems.

9 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Consumer has had vehicle at dealer/mechanic approximately six times for master cylinder failure. Please provide any additional information.

10 Brake Master Cylinder problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Consumer states of having problems with the master cylinder. Dealer was contacted. Ts.


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