10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,528 miles

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problem #18

Aug 262004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
Rear brakes locked up when wet.

- Lucasville, OH, USA

problem #17

Sep 052004

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The consumer stated the brakes failed without warning every four months. Please provide additional information.

- Thousand Palms, CA, USA

problem #16

Jul 272004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
I bought my 2000 Kia Sephia around September of 1999. I had a new set of brakes and rotors at 2000 miles, again at 11000 miles, 20000, needless to say I have had about 6 sets of brakes and four sets of rotors. Not to mention calipers a couple of times. I tried to declare the lemon law on this piece of work but, the dealers would not listen. I did make a formal complaint prior. After all I have been thru I am so sick I have all but, given up... my brakes now, overheat and smell, the pedal goes all the way to the floor, if I had to actually stop without warning I wouldn't be able to. I have resorted to down shifting in sudden instances.the noise is unbearable not to mention embarrassing. I have taken it to several mechanics, and no one can seem to fix it. I don't know what else to do.

- Auburn, CA, USA

problem #15

Jul 082004

Sephia 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,500 miles
While driving at any speed and when braking the brakes felt very mushy. Consumer depressed the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Also, there was extended stopping distance before vehicle stopped. Consumer claimed that new brakes were installed last year.

- Bartlett, TN, USA

problem #14

Sep 052003

Sephia

  • miles
The brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Speed was undetermined, causing the vehicle to collide with a guardrail. There were no injuries to report at this time, the victim went to the hospital for observation.

- Bogota, NJ, USA

problem #13

Jun 012001

Sephia

  • miles
ABS failed twice.

- Westmonroe, LA, USA

problem #12

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Every 12 thousand miles ABS brakes need to be replaced. Vehicle is on fourth set of brakes.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #11

Jun 292001

Sephia

  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake rotors/ pads, and rear drums, pads and rotors had to be replaced on three occasions, and rear drums on two occasions. All replacements were done within eight months or less. But, problem still reoccurring. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and manufacturer was unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

problem #10

Sep 252000

Sephia

  • miles
My vehicle has been in the shop every month since purchase date. No safety defec tlisted for above vehicle.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #9

Apr 182001

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer was traveling at approximately 30 mph and approaching a stop light. When she attempted to apply brakes, brake pedal had no resistance behind it, and went directly to floor when pressed. Consumer took vehicle out of gear and coasted through light. After this incident, brakes worked properly. Dealership was in possession of vehicle, and was repairing an unknown component in vehicle.

- Corsicana, TX, USA

problem #8

May 282000

Sephia

  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake pads and front rotors. Dealer notified, and replaced four sets of brake pads and rotors once. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #7

Nov 302000

Sephia

  • miles
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.

- Monticsllo, WI, USA

problem #6

Oct 012000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are not working properly. When consumer first noticed could hear brakes scraping aganist each other, like metal on metal. Contacted dealer, and dealer changed pads and rotors at consumer's expense.

- Lithornia, GA, USA

problem #5

Jan 192001

Sephia

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

- Houma, LA, USA

problem #4

Sep 072000

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Rahway, NJ, USA

problem #3

Nov 152000

Sephia

  • miles
Various problems with a new vehicle within fourteen months. Complete brake system was replaced/ battery was replaced, and driver's side window was leaking air. Dealer notified, and repairs were done. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Sephia

  • miles
First set of brakes were put on AT15000 miles. Brakes were warped and burned out. Vehicle has not been driven since three months ago. Brakes are defective.

- East Heaven, CO, USA

problem #1

May 042000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Weather stripping is peeling off on the side of vehicle. Also, when consumer applies brakes, vehicle vibrates.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA