Brakes Failed Problems of Kia Motor Sephia

Kia Motor Sephia owners have reported 15 problems related to brakes failed (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 Brakes Failed problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/26/2006

When starting the car mostly in the morning, the brake failed. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The pedal was all the way to the floor (level with the clutch) before the car came to a complete stop.

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2 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/05/2004

The consumer stated the brakes failed without warning every four months. Please provide additional information.

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3 Brakes Failed problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 08/16/2003

The consumer rear ended another motorist and the air bags failed to deploy the consumer also stated the brakes failed.

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4 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/27/2003

The brakes failed.

5 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 07/08/2002

Air bags did not deploy, brake failure. The consumer was in an accident due to brake failure and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. The a/c had to be replaced after the first use, and the gas light stayed on. (turi miller can be reach as well d-715 726 8887 or h-715 833 6309 and via email-turijo@yahoo. Com).

6 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 01/19/2001

Brakes fail to work when it is raining sometimes, energency brake not working right.

7 Brakes Failed problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 12/06/2000

While driving about 30 mph when stepping on brakes pedal to stop vehicle could not stop, and rear ended another vehicle, but brakes had been prior repaired. The brake failure resulted in accident which cost the consumer $ 500 in deductable.

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8 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/30/2000

Engine fan would intermittently shut off and on. Engine check light would come on/ off intermittently. Also, problem with brakes failing to stop vehicle properly. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on these matter.

9 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 09/07/2000

Brakes squeaking when applied. Dealer notified, and rplaced both front brake rotors. Transmission failed twice within two months. The brake failure resulted in accident. Check engine light came on several times but dealer checked and stated okay.

10 Brakes Failed problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 02/04/2000

Brakes had failed for the third time, when consumer applied the brakes, heard noise which sounded like grinding metal to metal.

11 Brakes Failed problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 10/03/1999

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.

12 Brakes Failed problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Failure Date: 11/05/1998

Vehicle has previously been in two accidents. While driving only 45mph brakes failed, vehicle suddenly stopped. /swerved and missed the vehicle in front.

13 Brakes Failed problem of the 1999 Kia Motor Sephia

The vehicle experienced brake failure. When the brake pedal was applied, the vehicle failed to stop, which resulted in a rear end collision.

14 Brakes Failed problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sephia

Vehicle engine caught on fire. When the consumer attempted to come to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed. Consumer had to drive on the lawn in order to get the vehicle to stop. And then the engine caught on fire.

15 Brakes Failed problem of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia

Vehicle experienced brake failure while driving in traffic. Consumer just shifted into second gear when traffic started to stop. Brakes were applied but to no avail. Consume kept pumping the brakes but nothing. Two repairs shops stated brake failure. Consumer checked the internet and learned of a class action law suit for brake failure on 1998-2000 Sephia's/sportage's for brake failure.


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