1998 Kia Sephia service brakes, hydraulic problems
250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Kia Sephia — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1998 kia sephia rear brake pad fell off fell off the shoe. Apparently they are held on by glue. It was replaced but I still have problems when it rains a lot , they lock up when parked. I don't dare use my emergency brake because the brakes lock up. *tr”
filed Jul 17, 2008
“I brought a new kia sephia in 1998, and had nothing but trouble with it! Transmission was replaced 2 times by the mechanic for kia motors, and needed to be replaced again on 7/2007. Also , the brakes have been replaced 4 times and need to be replaced again. Now the headlights keep turning off while…”
filed Jul 18, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sephia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Sephia | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 Sephia | 79 | 30% |
| 1999 Sephia | 169 | 39% |
| 1997 Sephia | 72 | 35% |
| 1996 Sephia | 38 | 32% |
| 1995 Sephia | 14 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Kia Sephia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.