2003 Kia Spectra brakes problems

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · WA

I noticed brake fluid underneath my car one day and checked my level to find that there was basically no brake fluid in the reservoir. Turns out it's the brake proportioning valve. After looking online it seems like this is a trend and has caused accidents previously. The mechanic was surprised that this was indeed the problem after calling and then getting the car repaired. The leak came on suddenly and was fairly sever requiring that I add brake fluid after every short drive. If I hadn't noticed this problem I likely would have ended up rear-ending someone or worse. It also seems to be prevalent amongst the 2000-2005 models.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TX

At my cost I had to replace the brake proportioning valve which was causing a brake fluid leak. Apparently this is a common dangerous situation. Please create a recall before someone's brakes completely fail in traffic.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Brakes · 178,000 miles · TX

The brake fluid proportioning valve is leaking for no reason. Not a serviceable part. Must be replaced. Not a wear and tear part either. Very common issue with 2002 and 2003 research stated. Thanks.

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TX

The car all of the sudden started loosing brake fluid rapidly. My perfectly good brakes were going out and I almost wrecked my car because of this problem. The kia dealership in dickinson, tx is charging me 300 dollars + to fix this problem. I see that thousands of people have had this problem with a defective manufacture part. My mechanic said that this was the first proportioning valve he has seen completely destroyed like this in 10+ years. This is happening to thousands of people. I have wrote all news stations about this and I am pursuing this aggressively. You all recalled the 2004-2007 proportioning valves then it should be for the earlier models as well.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · OH

My brake light went on ( thought it was parking brake stuck or brake maintenance time ) , after spending over $400 to get everything replaced .... It was discovered that my proportioning valve went bad ! Leaking brake fluid ( had to replace every other day ) . Why is there no recall ?

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX

2003 kia spectra; brake proportioning valve started leaking around 90k miles. Contacted three local dealers, all three stated that this is common for this model.

Filed Jul 2, 2011 · Brakes · 99,000 miles · IL · crash

2003 kia spectra 99,000 miles. I am having to fill up with brake fluid once or twice a day. Brake proportion valve is leaking. Several sites and complaints about this. Why no recall when this is not a part that should ordinarily need to be replaced?

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes · 80,150 miles · KY

Brake warning light illuminated. Brake fluid reservoir was low ? Added fluid. Light came on again after driving a short distance. Mechanic stated brake proportioning valve was leaking on 2003 kia spectra; potential for brake failure that could result in fatal accident.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · OK · crash

Brake proportioning valve leaking on 2003 kia spectra, brake pedal went to floor while backing up and resulted in accident. This is a very serious problem, we could have been killed had this happen on the freeway. How long until someone does something about it.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Brakes · 102,356 miles · TX

I have a 2003 kia spectra that has been running out of brake fluid on a weekly basis. Had to buy new proportioning valve from the dealer. I've read several stories about these valves leaking. Why has there not been a recall.