The ABS on my vehicle fails intermittently. I have taken it to the dealer. The dealer has run diagnostics and told me that there is no problem, despite the fact that the ABS light is illuminated. The dealer called kia USA, who could offer no help. Because the ABS is not always reliable, the braking characteristics of this vehicle are very unreliable. On 2 december the ABS system suddenly became operational, causing the "feel" of the pedal to change, startling the driver, who was in the process of braking. The vehicle struck a curb and narrowly missed a tree.
1998 Kia Sportage brakes problems
71 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 71
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components21
- Foundation components: disc15
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
- Foundation components: disc: rotor11
- Foundation components: master cylinder4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
- Foundation components: disc: caliper3
- Foundation components: drum2
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 1998 Kia Sportage brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles without an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.
Recall number 98V222000 · Recall details
What 1998 Kia Sportage owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 20 MPH and when applying the brakes a thumping noise was heard coming from the passenger side wheel.consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced wheel bearing.
The 4 wheel drive did work and rear the brakes were not in line.
I had numerous problems with the kia when reporting problems stated they said contact dealer but never assist me with working with dealer. Once they sell me the vehicle its my problem and work it out with dealer. I feel when the axle cracks almost causing a accident and brakes fail. Also sensors fail causing lost of power would this not be a safety issues and be of a big concern to kia. Dt
While traveling on highway and without prior warning applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
After putting vehicle into park and then putting up hand brake vehicle started to accelerate, and ran through garage into the basement.
Consumer states that the rear brake clyinder is leaking brake fluid, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Brake hose collapsed, causing vehicle to be hard to stop.
Consumer states that when coming to a stop theres grinding noise coming from the right front area of vehicle. Took to dealer and they stated that the hub assembly needed replacing. Consumer states at 7000 mile vehicle grinding noise started again and dealer replaced hub assembly again. Please provide any further information. Nlm
First time I brought the car back was because the engine light went on and I had a oil leakage in the engine. Car started to shake even after it was hot and made a weird noise in the engine. The motor rr window was not working and the brakes were making some weird noise. Brought to the dealer to fix and he sent it to kia for repair, the kia crew found the front caliper frozen, but the customer denied to fix it. So I brought it to a specialist to check double check the car. They found the following defects and found the car unsafe (caliper rgt worn, frozen, caliper hardware worn, wheel cyl rgt- new/kit leaky, shoe hardware worn, c.v. Boot/joint rfo/rfi/lfo/lfi worn, coil springs front broken rr broken, ball joints/lower l worn). I spoke with the dealer because I still had warranty and told him I didn't want the car it was giving me hard times already and only having it at that time for not even a month. As I would drive I would have to release the gas, because it would start to shake and felt as if it was going to shut off. *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760758
Questions about the 1998 Kia Sportage brakes
Does the 1998 Kia Sportage have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Kia Sportage, 24% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Kia Sportage brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Kia Sportage brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1998 Kia Sportage problems
Engine 81Transmission 63Electrical 46Visibility 27Body 26Suspension 26Fuel system 24Acceleration 18Steering 13Airbags 11Locks 9Seat belts 8Lights 7Tires 7Wheels 6Seats 2
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