Abs and parking brake dash lights came on. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said that low fluid in master cylinder caused the lights and that the master cylinder had a leak and needed replaced. Also stated that this was a common problem on this year vehicle. Could have lost all braking capability if car was continued driven with the lights on cause fluid levels would drop.
1997 Kia Sportage brakes problems
19 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
- Foundation components: master cylinder4
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Kia Sportage brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Kia Sportage brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Kia Sportage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states took vehicle for services and the technician found the master cylinder was leaking also found passenger brake line was leaking. Manufacturer has been notified. Provide further information. Ts
While driving 10-20 MPH applied on brakes and without warning brakes did not function. Consumer then tried to shift vehicle manually; however, transmission malfunctioned, resulting in a head-on collision. Driver sustained major leg injuries. *ak consumer adds that the accelerator was stuck. The air bags failed to deploy.
While driving at 10-15 MPH applied brakes and without warning, brakes did not function, driver had to run a red light, resulting in a head on collision, driver sustained major leg injuries.*ak consumer states that the airbag failed. Consumer also states that the accelerator and transmission stuck.
While driving at 10-15 MPH, front of the vehicle was hit and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer adds the brakes failed. The transmission failed. Experiencing problems with the accelerator.
While driving would step on brake pedal and experienced extended stopping distances due to rear cylinders.
The front caliper eats up the disc. Dealer has replaced the disc 3 times.
While driving applied brakes and heard noise, like grinding metal to metal noise coming from the brakes.
Clamp that holds hose to thermostat housing was bad causing coolant leak smell in the engine area. Nlm
Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death
Questions about the 1997 Kia Sportage brakes
Does the 1997 Kia Sportage have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Kia Sportage, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Kia Sportage brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Kia Sportage brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sportage have bad brakes?
The Kia Sportage model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (71 complaints), 2000 (54 complaints) and 1999 (44 complaints).
Other 1997 Kia Sportage problems
Engine 56Airbags 39Transmission 25Acceleration 22Electrical 21Fuel system 18Body 10Visibility 9Locks 7Suspension 7Seat belts 6Steering 6Lights 4Tires 4Wheels 2Seats 1
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