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Brakes went out after being applied. Was traveling 30mph & was trying to stop. Brake pedal went to the floor. Rearended another vehicle in front. Upon umpact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed home.
Vehicle is having constant brake problems. It has been taken to dealer on 7 different occasions for brake problems. Dealer only provided one remedy by changing brake pads. This defect has resulted in an automobile accident. Also been taken to dealer on 10 more occasions for various of problems. The dealer can not find the cause of the problem.
While driving on the beltway consumer attempted to stop vehicle on heavy traffic but the brakes failed to stop. The consumer pressed on the pedal and the pedal hit the floor without stopping. The consumer served to the side to slow the vehicle down and coast. The consumer had the brakes already replaced at 9,000. Also, brake failure caused consumer into an automobile accident. Airbags did not deploy at the time of the accident. Per dealer, manufacturer is aware of brake problem.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, brake pads have been replaced 3 times, and brake rotors once.
Upon coming to a stop light, tried brakes 3 times and they would not stop the car. I ended up driving right into the rear of the car at the light. Mananufacturer was notified and claims nothing is wrong with the braking system.
- Worcester, MA, USA
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Here's a really bad rubbing sound. Consumer feels as though brakes may lock up. Took to dealer, and dealer said consumer would have to get more mileage before they could change the brakes.
While driving down a highway consumer tried to slowdown and brakes did not work, and steering wheel locked up. Had to hit a guardrail to stop, airbags didnt deploy.
Ongoing problem with squeaking brakes whenever brakes are applied. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem cannot be resolved.
Front brake rotors warped twice - once at 3000 miles, once again at 6000 miles - dealer states that the new pads are "re-designes" and should correct the problem - I have yet to see an improvement
The brakes squeak and the pads were replaced at 1200 miles, the brakes failed again at 6600 miles the rotors were warped and the pads were worn and I returned the car to northwestern Dodge and Kia and they replaced the pads and machined the rotors, however the stering wheel shakes and vibrates when I drive on the expressway and the brakes are still grinding. The stering wheel and column vibrates and shakes when I drive at 50+ mph. At 6600 miles the check engine light illuminated and there is a burning smell. The car dies out when I am at a stand still for no reason and without any warning. I have to start the car at least 3 times before it turns over. Overall I would say that I am disappointed with the car and the moment that I can trade it in I plan to do so and I will advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing this car to not even consider a Kia (any model) because they are not well made cars.
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- Bellaire, OH, USA