Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Brake failure with no waring, replace brakes, drums and rotor twice. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Brake, drum, and rotor problems. air conditioner doesn't work. doesn't accelerate well. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 05/15/1996 | ||
| Brake calipers, rotors and pads have been replaced four times in two years. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer noticed while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak | |||
| 05/09/2000 | 7 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Every time taken in for reg.checkup,had new brakes put on,putting 99 brakes on 96 car. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 0 | ||
| Every 5000 miles needs brakes/ rotors, consumer feels rotors are warping fast, and this is a manufacturer's defect.*ak | |||
| 03/24/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Because of the malfunction of brake system, i had an accident. brake inspection by kia authorized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1998 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| In march 24, 1998 because of the malfunction of brake system , i had an accident. the brake inspection by kia authoized mechanic revealed, that the car had factory defect in the brake system. until now there has been done a numerous amount of repairs and adjustments for the brake system, but without any succesful results.car have lots of deferent problems and factory defects. it is a lemon. *ak | |||
| In cold/damp weather brakes will lock up and make loud noise, causing vehicle to skid. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Oil filters made by any other company than kia does not work. i had to get an oil change twice because the one done by the car lot was not a kia oil filter and the one i had done was not a kia filter. i took the car to a kia repair shop the next day and they cleaned the area and changed the filter. the brakes since i bought the car have been screaching and at that time, a brake repairman advised me my brakes wore at 95%. the brakes still screach and grind. in the summer, the air conditioner gives off a foul odor to the point of having to turn it off. the rear middle seatbelt does not latch. the steps listed in the kia manual does not coincide with the steps you must take to defrost the windows. the only way i can is to turn the heat up all the way, or to turn on the heat and air conditioner, which i can't use. the car when it's in drive feels like it's in a lower gear at times and feels like it's not quite in drive. the seams in the driver's door allows water drip into the car. the windshield washer hole on the right side doesn't sprew out any windshield cleaner. i had to take the car back to the car lot beause of the gas door not opening with the indoor gas latch. the outside of the front hubcaps gets very oil and no one can tell me why. the window's resist when you try to roll them up. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| When vehicle is cold the brake pedal would not depress to the floorboard, causing the consumer to pump the brakes to get out of park. dealer has been notified of problem, but cannot find its cause. kia has failed to repair the vehicle. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/07/1999 | 0 | ||
| While consumer was driving at 45 mph vehicle lost braking power. took auto to dealer and was told that they cannot find anything wrong with brakes. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 5 | ||
| Brakes wear down very fast. owner is always taking the car in for brake service. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1996 | |||
| When you apply the brakes, they squeak very loud. vehicle has abs. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1996 | 5 | 04/19/1996 | |
| Vehicle's abs brakes failed three times, make gronding noise/dimmer switch overheated/replaced rusted muffler/gas accelerator too close to brake pedal/ vehicle bucks and hesitates at low speed/noisy lifters. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer had the brake repaired and they failed again 6299 miles later, they had the brakes removed and taken to a specialist who informed them that the rotors were the oringinally installed rotors at the time of manufacturing. consumer feels the the brake job done prior was never done or the new brakes installed were defective. nlm | |||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor, seems to be air in brakes. dealer cannot duplicate problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 05/05/1997 | |||
| Consumer states that the brakes don't function properly.owner states that she was going about 50-55 mph trying to come to a stop she pumped the brakes and also put the pedal to the floor of vehicle. dealer has replaced the front brake pads and turned the right rotor, and brakes are still imporable. | |||
| 0 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes squeal. | |||
| 5 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 2 | 04/25/1996 | |
| Steering locked up momentarily, upon releasing, driver loss control, resulting in accident/injury, also brakes failed to stop vehicle. | |||
| 04/22/1996 | |||
| Vehicle brakes had failed three times. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 5 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Brake pads and rotors need to be replaced every 8000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes are defective, pads and rotors, make a loud squealing noise. repairwork done at owner's expense, and problem still exists due to type of brakes. dealer aware and cannot remedy problem. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1998 | 3 | ||
| Transmission broke down. overdrive keeps slipping. will not shift. vehicle would not start up. the kill switch wiring keeps effecting starting. brake disc & pads need to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Both front brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/22/1997 | 1 | 03/20/1996 | |
| Brake calipers failed, causing vibration. | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 0 | ||
| While backing vehicle up, heard a loud pop sound w/foot on brakes; also occurs when going forward; took to dealer & informed was front calipers & vehicle not drivable. waiting for parts. old calipers & brake pads replaced which caused brakes to lock up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 12 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I have had the brakes repaired at least 10-12 times and the problem still is not fixed. the brake pedal becomes hard and doesnt depress, making stopping slow. the front wheels of the car become black,covered with the dust from the brake pads.. and at times the brakes stick and resistance is felt from the vehicle and the front tires begin to give off smoke.*ak | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 5 | 09/14/1996 | |
| Several replacements of brake pads and rotors due to warping/vibration/shuddering, also glazed brake lining replaced due to squeaking noise when applying brakes. | |||
| 01/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors severely worn, pads failed causing noise. | |||
| 05/23/1997 | 2 | 03/20/1996 | |
| Brake pads failed twice, causing brakes to pulsate. | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 0 | ||
| While backing vehicle up, heard a loud pop sound w/foot on brakes; also occurs when going forward; took to dealer & informed was front calipers & vehicle not drivable. waiting for parts. old calipers & brake pads replaced which caused brakes to lock up. *ak | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| Trying to make a sudden stop going 10mph, brakes didn't take, brake pedal went to the floor, hit the vehicle in front. rotors and brakes pads were replaced afterwards, at times there's a loud noise and when the brakes are applied the noise stops and vice versa. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/03/2001 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Only 9 month old break, rotors has become too thin, needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| A consumer received the recall for his vehicle brakes and rotors, since then the rotors have been a problem continuously, dealer replaced rotors 4 times but the problem still continues. *et | |||
| 11/09/1999 | 0 | ||
| Every 5000 miles needs brakes/ rotors, consumer feels rotors are warping fast, and this is a manufacturer's defect.*ak | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 5 | 09/14/1996 | |
| Several replacements of brake pads and rotors due to warping/vibration/shuddering, also glazed brake lining replaced due to squeaking noise when applying brakes. | |||
| 01/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors severely worn, pads failed causing noise. | |||
| 09/19/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | |||
| Trying to make a sudden stop going 10mph, brakes didn't take, brake pedal went to the floor, hit the vehicle in front. rotors and brakes pads were replaced afterwards, at times there's a loud noise and when the brakes are applied the noise stops and vice versa. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 5 | 09/14/1996 | |
| Several replacements of brake pads and rotors due to warping/vibration/shuddering, also glazed brake lining replaced due to squeaking noise when applying brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| There is only a 2 space between gas and brake pedal, causing both pedals to be depressed simultaneously 3 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 12 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I have had the brakes repaired at least 10-12 times and the problem still is not fixed. the brake pedal becomes hard and doesnt depress, making stopping slow. the front wheels of the car become black,covered with the dust from the brake pads.. and at times the brakes stick and resistance is felt from the vehicle and the front tires begin to give off smoke.*ak | |||