1995 Kia Sephia Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 22%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Kia Sephia, 22% of the 64 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Involved in an accident due to brake failure. The brake pedal went to the floor of the vehicle. Manufacturer told owner that the braking system on vehicle did not need to be replaced or repaired. Manufacturer took a report. Owner took her car in for repairs 3 times, and manufacturer did not tell her that brakes needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #813774, filed 1997-07“Abs: experienced 3 times within 8 month period, brake pedal traveling to floor with no braking effect; also, o2 sensor failed, causing car to stall on railroad. Air flow sensor caused vehicle to stall on freeway ramp four weeks later o2 sensor had been replaced, four weeks after brake inspection, new rotors and pads were installed after the dealer stated no brake malfunction or safety defects could be detected.”
NHTSA complaint #985977, filed 1996-06“When brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Dealer has replaced the brakes several times prior to the collision.”
NHTSA complaint #853596, filed 1999-12“Brakes would squeal. Had trouble stopping/ear windshield keeps popping out bent frame, and transmission has been replaced twice because shaft is crooked.consumer contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #843140, filed 1999-07“When brakes are applied intermittently there is a loud grinding noise and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the rotors and the brake pads.”
NHTSA complaint #821436, filed 1998-02Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 17% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 85 | 32% |
| 1999 | 173 | 40% |
| 1998 | 256 | 52% |
| 1997 | 75 | 37% |
| 1996 | 39 | 33% |
| 1995 | 14 | 22% |
| 1994 | 4 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1995 Kia Sephia
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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