10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #17

Sep 162002

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Complained about brakes to dealer, car vibrates when applied they also sound like metal on metal, dealer states that brakes are fine and made of cheap parts, they still make the grinding noise.low fuel light does not come on, notified dealer, dealer said probably bad fuse, fuel light still isn't working. Passenger window and driver window had air leak notified dealr atleast 3 times each time dealer says problem fixed.engine shifts erratically, nothing found yet.

- Hamburg, PA, USA

problem #16

May 152002

Sephia

  • miles
I have had to have the brake pads, rotors, and calipers replaced three times on my 2000 Kia Sephia.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #15

Jan 162002

Sephia

  • miles
Brank pads worn due to rotor failure.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #14

Dec 142001

Sephia

  • miles
There was a dragging noise coming from vehicle when brakes were applied. Vehicle towed to dealer. Informed rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. After retrieving vehicle, was driving at 55 mph, and brake caliper collapsed.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #13

Oct 102001

(reported on)

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have had to have a power steering, rack and pinion, 4 sets of brakes going on 5. I have had to have my tires rotated more times than necessary. The brakes makes a grinding, rattling noise when I try to stop. When I press on the brakes it doesn't stop quickly. The gaskets around the door ifs falling off. The radio will shut off for no reason. The heater works when it's hot outside. The windshield was leaking. It has since been repaired. Sometimes the car wont crank after sitting for a while it will crank. The engine light comes on. The glove box fell apart. I have computer problems and wiring problems. The gears are hard to put in reverse and then when it finally pops into gear it makes a loud popping sound. It slow to put in drive and then it will take off real fast almost making you run into something.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #12

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 #11

Sep 011999

Sephia

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the pads and rotors were replaced at 2000 miles, then again at 11000 miles. Rotors were warped. Currently, rotors and pads need to be replaced again. Braking distance has been normal, but when applying brakes they were making noise.

- Karlsbad, CA, USA

problem #10

Mar 102001

Sephia

  • miles
The problem is brakes in general. At 15000 miles I need the whole front brake system done. I didn't think this was normal on a new car.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #9

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 #8

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 #7

Dec 192000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Vehicle was placed in off position, and driver's side/passenger side air bags deployed without a cause, also driver's side and passenger's side seat belts did not stay locked in housing mechanism. In addition, having problems with faulty brakes. Upon stopping brakes were making a loud noise, sounded like metal to metal. Consumer has contacted dealer.*EA04007*

- Rochester, WA, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Aug 072000

Sephia

  • miles
My car vibrates and delays in stopping do to the brakes the dealership says there is nothing wrong with it.

- Stone Mtn, GA, USA

problem #4

Aug 222000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Due to excessive wear of brake pads, rotors were damaged, causing a grinding noise upon depressing brake pedal. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 062000

Sephia

  • miles
When making a normal stop there was a terrible squealing noise coming from brakes and vehicle would shake badly. T vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealership stated that this was a normal characteristic of vehicle. Rotors and brake pads were replaced on July 17th because the problem continued. Even though the rotors and the pads were replaced, brakes lost pressure when they were applied. Dealer stated that there was no problem with the brakes.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 102000

(reported on)

Sephia

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a collision in which air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Also, consumer was experiencing excessive wear on the brake pads and rotors.

- Orlando, FL, 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