We have classified the 7 complaints from 1999 Kia Sephia about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC into the following categories.
Brake system has been serviced by dealership five times within the last 2 years for excessive wear of brake pads and warped rotors. dealership continued to perform service on vehicle. however, has not been able to effectively remedy problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
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. *ak
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. *ak
Brake rotors replaced many times. brake pads replaced twice in 5000, fuel sensor and guage replaced, heater controls replaced twice in 5000, radio broke 3 times, dashboard replaced due to bubbling. poor gas mileage. *ak
Brakes keep wearing out. dealer has replaced front brakes on 6 different occasions. this defect may cause vehicle into an automobile accident. *ak
Car vibrates while driving and braking, ventilation/ air condition does not work right. the car has no defrostor
Brakes are sqeaking for no reason, upon stopping the car shakes and jerks slightly.*ak
I have 2 kids and a wife...... if my brakes fail at the wrong time no amount of $$ could fix it.....please have them fix this problem....look at all the posts related to this....it is a real problem. no safety defect mentioned. *ak
Has had a brake problem, and i am concerned about safety. the car vibrates when attempting to stop.*ak
Front brake rotors warped twice - once at 3000 miles, once again at 6000 miles - dealer states that the new pads are "re-designes" and should correct the problem - i have yet to see an improvement
Consumer has replaced brake pads & rotors 4 times. there was a burning smell & squeaking sound coming from brakes. also, extended stopping distance. deaelr claimed t brakes were being used to excessive. dealer had tried new pads & brakes were still not fixed.*ak
Possible defect in brake system causing continued vibration,pads and rotors replaced due to vibration. yh (attorney for consumer)
The brakes pulsate while braking, the brakes and rotors have been replaced 3 times. nlm
Do not buy a kia! where shall i begin?--the car has 18,654 miles and the front brake pads and rotors have been replaced 5x. unbelieveable!! wanna hear more? i went to court on 6-15-00, nj lemon law, and they thought the brakes were fine, so i settled for an extended warranty----now just 2 months later the brakes failed again!!!!! i have had other numerous problems such as ac, heat, stalling, radio, fuel tank and more--reminder-the car is 2 years old. please contact me, if anyone has any questions or suggestions for me. right now, i've been contacting kia, consumer affairs, better business bureau trying to see what i can do,cause, i don"t want the kia anymore!!!!!!!!
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of brake rotors and pads. dealer replaced rotors and pads on three separate occasions, and turned front rotors once. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. also, brake pads have been replaced 3 times, and brake rotors once. please provide further information. *ak
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
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, it is hard , and there is less stopping distance. dealership mechanic told consumer that modular pump needed to be replaced. *ak
When driving at any speed the front end is pulling to the left and the tires are bald. also, when applying the brakes, there is a squeaking noise. *ak *yc