10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
482 miles

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1999 Kia Sephia brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Kia Sephia Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #14

Oct 081999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes and rotors replaced 3 times once at 8208, 16257, and 20368 having same problem and transmission replaced with rebuilt one O\D lights flashes and check engine still having the same problem transmission went out again 1 day after they said they fixed

- Loganville, GA, USA

problem #13

Aug 111999

Sephia

  • miles
Rotors warped, had to be replaced at 6132 miles, 11944 miles, 23040 miles, and taking it back tomorrow for the same problem.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #12

May 172000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When driving and upon making a normal stop, brake pedal was applied and consumer noticed vibration in front end. Problem was linked to front brake rotors which excessively wore out. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #11

Nov 081999

Sephia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When consumer's vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of another vehicle, there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags. Vehicle was traveling about 10-15 mph when crash happened. Vehicle has been repaired. Also, brake rotors have been replaced twice, once at 3,000 miles, and again at 6,000 or 7,000 miles. However, brake rotors need to be replaced again.

- South Boston, MA, USA

problem #10

Feb 072000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- El Reno, OK, USA

problem #9

Nov 011999

Sephia

  • miles
The switch block under the seat was messed up had to be ficked so car would start. Was low on transmission fluid 3 days after buying car. Transmission went out after 6500 miles. The rotors began squelling at about 5000 miles hard to stop sometimes locks up sometimes keeps rolling......rotors and pads replaced and still keeps acting

- Beckley, WV, USA

problem #8

Jan 302000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on highway travelling 15mph in a heavy snow storm, driver's side windshield wipers just stopped working. Had brakes and rotors replaced 4 times. Dealer said that brakes were defective. Also, interior light blew out, but dealer replaced it with a dimmer light.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jan 272000

Sephia

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 10 mph, when reducing speed or slowing down, andconsumer applied brakes, a grinding noise would come from the front. Rotors had been replace before.

- Mastoutah, IL, USA

problem #6

Dec 131999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When traveling over 40 mph& upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop consumer notice virbation coming from the brake pedal and the front end of the vehicle. The entire front end shook. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake rotors.

- Levittown, PA, USA

problem #5

Dec 101999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When traveling 50 mph &upon braking consumer noticed vibration in the brake peda. Also front of the vehicle shakes and there is a noise coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer determined the cause to be front brake rotors and pads wearing out.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #4

Aug 011999

Sephia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying the brakes there is rough vibration in the front end of the vehicle. This happens when braking normally. The brake rotors were replaced at 3,000 miles. Owner is experiencing the same problem again with 6,200 miles.

- Greensburg, IN, USA

problem #3

Sep 271999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When brakes were applied pedal would go to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also vehicle would jerk. Dealer replaced the rotors.

- Binghtom, NY, USA

problem #2

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
When brake pedal was applied it felt soft and vehicle vibrated very hard. Consumer had to keep space between other vehicles in case of an emergency. Dealer has been contacted, and stated that it sounded like the rotors were going bad.

- Talahasee, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 271999

Sephia

  • miles
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.

- Fort Laurdale, FL, USA

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