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Vehicle has been in repair shop 5 times for brakes; replaced pads and rotors. Also, at times they had to replace both. Vehicle would make a squealing sound. Consumer would have to increase stopping distances. Vehicle has multiple problems, has never explained why problems keep occurring.
The problems I am having or have had with this car are as follows, cooling system has completly froze up, water leak into the front passenger side under dash, molding around the doors replaced, 4 transmissions replaced, warped rotors which have also worn the brake pads. And I just recieved a recall notice for the on board refueling vapor recovery valves, which I am hoping will stop the gas from pouring out of the car onto me when I am refueling. This car is not road worthy. I have been in contact with the manufacturer and dealer they both just point the finger at one another, when I purchased this vehicle I expected it to run.
I have had to have my brakes (rotors and pads) replaced on three separate occasions since I have had the car. I want further information on what step I can take to get my car replaced.
Front end disc brakes keep wearing out. At approximately 12000 miles all four disc brakes and pads were replaced, covered under warranty. Then, again at approximately at 25ooo miles front end disc and pads were replaced. Pads were replaced under consumer's expense. Currently, at 31ooo miles, front end disc and pads are wearing out. Also, consumer feels vibration on pedal and steering wheel when vehicle is in motion at 55mph or greater.
Took vehicle to dealer because brakes were squealing when braking at any speep. After repairs still doing same thing. Consumer had brakes repaired at her expense after that. Also power steering went out. Took to dealer for repair. One day later, noticed that pump was laying ubder hood, not connected. Called Kia and received no help.
- Gainesville, FL, USA
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I have had four sets of rotors and pads put on my car. I was told by my dealership that the car brakes are manufactured defective. The only thing that Kia will do is keep replacing them, the problem is not fixed permanantly. I fee unsafe in my car because I sometimes cannot stop. I am not provided with a rental car while I have to sit and wait for three hours and I do not receive any compensation for wages lost when I miss work for repairs. My car is new and I have had a lot of problems with it.
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.
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.
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.
Right after I purchased vehicle, music system had to be replaced. Battery had to be replaced in less than a year.had to take it in for two recalls. Brakes sometimes squeak when you come to a stop. While traveling on the highway car will start to vibrate. The low fuel light comes on even though you may have over a half of tank of gas. Engine is racing to high. Notice in July/00 while driving car starts to jerk or plung forward for no apparent reason. Also when you apply your brakes it will do this. Recently I have taken car to the dealership about this problem, but they could not find anything wrong with it.
Brake pedal depressed to firewall without stopping vehicle on first engagement. Pedal was pumped 3 times before stopping occurred. Speed was 25 mph. Road condition was dry. Stopping was controlled in traffic situation. Vehicle had been serviced twice by dealer for vibration in brake system and noise emmanating from front brakes. Upon notifying dealer, owner was told nothing is wrong with brake system.
Brake pedal depressed to firewall without stopping vehicle on first engagement. Pedal was pumped 3 times before stopping occurred. Speed was 25 mph. Road condition was dry. Stopping was controlled in traffic situation. Vehicle had been serviced twice by dealer for vibration in brake system and noise emmanating from front brakes. Upon notifying dealer, owner was told nothing is wrong with brake system.
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!!!!!!!!
Brake pads and rotors have been replaced 4 times in less than 1year and at 30,335 miles right now, service department fights with us each time we bring car in. Car does not start up right away, it turns a few times before it finally does, took to service department 2 times, they are unable to diagnose problem. When driving at times when you step on gas car hesitates to go, almost like it is out of gas, but it is not. After 2mths. Of using airconditioner this summer, it completely stopped working, took to service department, diagnosed with leaky "O" rings, they repaired under warranty. Rear doors when opening hit the edge of closed front doors, service department said they needed new door stoppers, haven't got them yet.
My new 1999 Kia Sephia only has 11,500 miles on it.- I drive, primarily highway miles to and from work five days a week. For the last two months, my vehicle steering column has been shaking when I brake. The local Kia dealer (earnhardt- I bought from pitre Kia, though) indicated they'd look at it the next time I came in for an oil change. This past Sunday (7/9/00) I was driving home when the brake light came on. Within a quarter of a mile I heard loud metal grinding sounds and the brake pedal went soft. I barely made it home (using parking brake and downshifting, primarily, wit my automatic transmission). It ends up that, without even prior warning (whistling or anything), my front, right brake pads, with only 11, 500 miles on the vehicle, wore completely down and the rotor was being deeply cut into. It cost me $150 to replace. This is ridiculous for pads to go at only 11,500 miles and to cause such dangers to driver/passengers.
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- Chicago, IL, USA