There is a problem with rotors warping, vehicle will shake when applying brakes. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak
1998 Kia Sportage brakes complaints
Page 2 of 4: complaints 11 to 40 of 71, newest first, as owners wrote them.
While driving slowly, the front brake caliper malfunctioned, causing vehicle to leak brake fluid and brake pad completely fell off.*ak. Consumer stated this allowed the brake piston to make contact with the rotor, the piston began to leak brake fluid, consumer believes a design flaw exists that allows the brake pad to fall out of the caliper.
Oxygen sensor has been replaced three times after routine service was performed.*ak consumer also stated the wipers were not clearing windshield, windows go up slowly, 4-wheel drive was inoperative,vehicle was loosing power steering, dealer replaced the fan belt,air condition was inoperative,wheel bearing were loose,weatherstrip was replaced,the engine boggs down while driving, front brakes were noisy.
Anti-lock brake system rotors and pads have been replaced three times since date of purchase. Rotors and pads last from ten to twelve thousand miles. Please provide further details.
Front brakes pulsating- check and replaced front rotors
Front brakes sqeaking- dealer scrapped off glazing build up.
Front brakes chripping while driving- replaced rotors and pads on 8/10/00 from prior appt. On 7/26/00 when parts were ordered.(was 2nd replacement of rotors)
Both front rotors wore out below recomended specifications without any type of warning. Consumer took vehicle to dealer based on squeak noises made from brakes pads only.
Anti -lock brake system was inoperable. Consumer replaced rotor/ pads and calipers three times already. When this work has been done there was 1300 miles on vehicle .
Took the car in for the first time on 2/4/99. 2nd time 6/10/99. 3rd time 8/19/99. 4th time 11/18/99. 5th time 5/26/00. 6th time 7/25/00. 7th time 10/4/00. 8th time 1/17/01. Each time the rotors have been warped. They are replaced with the pads. Kia said they would not buy my car back. My car needs to be taken in for the same problem again. When I said I was going to file lemon law in december 2000 they promised to replaced my car. I've missed the filing window and now they are trying to basically sell me a new car. I just want my breaks fixed. I have a 9 year old daughter and I'm very upset about my car.
I am a kia tech in ct . The 1998 and 1999 sportage was recalled to have the steering knucles replaced.the four wheeldrive vacum hubs would suck water and dirt into the wheelbearings causing them to fail.in some cases I have seen the bearings were so loose the vehicles would lose there brakes. The recall kits we have installed are now failing in great numbers and are not just 98 and 99 vehicls but 2000 and 2001 vehicles.all of these model year vehicles should be recalled before people get hurt.
Would apply brakes and they failed to stop vehicle. Brakes kept wearing out excessively. Would have brakes replaced, but problem kept reappearing. Will be taking vehicle back to mechanic to inspect.
I was forced to slam on my brakes to avoid an accident. When I did the right front brake locked up and the car made a violent skid and turn to the right . I let off of the brakes and let the car correct it's slide. When I did it made several very noticable thumps in the right front tire. When I stepped on the brake again there was no brake and the peadal went all the way to the floor. I went and bought a new set of front disk brake pads today and started to do a brake job. When I removed the right front tire there was no pad on the outside of the rotor. The caliper assembly had been riding on the rotor causing extensive wear in only a very few short miles. I had a friend come and examine the brakes to verify what I was seeing. He confirmed also. There was no pad on the outside. It was either manufactured with this pad missing or it fell out when I slammed on the brakes. Please feel free to contact me if this doesn't make sense or you think I could be mistaken.
Brake failure.
Im not happy that I bought a new car and it averages going into the shop every 6-8 weeks. I cant afford this. Im to arrange my own transportation while my car is in the shop, its been towed 3 times for the engine lite, when work is done they don't call and tell us what was wrong and it can be picked up, last time the car was in the shop they didnt call for over a week to tell me to come get it, I asked to speak with a manager and left several messages and they still havent called. I wil never buy a kia again or buy from any rizza. I feel like I bought junk, I want my money back, take the car. There is a class action lawsuit in the process at website 100% I hate kia. Thank youl
No summary
I have had brakes and rotors replaced due to excessive wear of both - dealer states that this is the manufactures problem that they can not do anything for us - help!!! Recall the brakes and rotor manufacturing for the kia sportages -
There is so many things wrong with kia products and they should not even be allowed on the road. There is always something going wrong with them and I want my money back! No safety defect listed within summary.
Brakes have excess powder on hub caps and replacing of the brake pads and rotors every 3,000 miles.
Problems with the vehicle causing engine light to illuminate, serviced vehicle due to failure. Yh
Vehicle has had continual electrical failures causing engine shut down while driving.
We have replaced the brake pads several times since owning this vehicle for the last almost two years, approximately 6 times to replace with the most recent time being only 5000 miles ago, the dealer now wants us to pay for the replacement and the warranty is still in existance with the vehicle (almost 30,000 miles). I want to know if any - what is being done about this problem there is also excessive brake pad wear dust on the outside of the front hub caps. Please contact me - as this is getting quite expensive to replace every 5,000 miles.
Consumer had no knowledge of recall 98v‑222 of the steering shaft when vehicle was purchased nor was the recall work performed prior to purchase. Nlm
Brakes would wear out excessively. They had to be replaced 3 times. Dealer's mechanic gave no reason for the cause of excessive wear. Took vehicle to an independent mechanic & informed consumer that brakes excessively wore out due to the materials used.
Front bearings replaced, causing excessive tire wear, after replacement bearings had to be replaced shortly after due to faulty parts that fell apart, hub and bearing assembly/four wheel drive defective and not locking in properly and causing loss of control on minimal snow coverage prior to recall repair, after repair vehicle still experienced failures.
Whenever consumer steps on brakes the whole front end starts to vibrate.
When applying the brakes hard vibration was coming from the front end. Rotors and brake pads were replaced. At 16,000 miles the rotors and brakes pads needed replacing again. Vehcle was taken to the dealership. Dealer stated that the problem was due to driver's error. Please provide any further information.
Brakes continually experiencing problems, several repairs (rotors,pads,valve, etc.), however brakes overheated on one occasion and caught fire, possible design flaw.
I've had continuous problems with my car since purchasing it, it has been taken into the shop for the engine check light coming on 2 times, the first time they said it was a sensor, but the problem reoccurred 2 days later , they then said it was a harness, that was replaced then I've taken it in for two recalls on the brakes and a hub problem, I'm currently having problems with the door handles sticking so it makes it impossible to open the doors with the key from the outside, dealer states that they can't get it to happen when I take it to the shop but it occures continually when the vehicle is in my possession, back hatch door does not close completely unless you slam it several times, dealer says nothing wrong, engine always smells like it is burning and now the car will only start when it wants to, dealer said it was the battery but the car is only 1 year old, I've talked to several other sportage owners who all have the same problems, I feel the manufacterer needs to buy all these cars back, I've tried to trade this car and none of the dealers want it they tell me that it is not worth what I've paid for it so I'm stuck with is piece of junk, I'm at my witts end...I'm afraid to drive the car because I'm afraid to get stuck somewhere. The car is litteraly falling apart in my hands and theres nothing I can do about it, I've talked to a lawyer in regard to the lemon law but they say that it has to be a reoccuring problem of the same origin but theres apparently help for the comsumers that are stuck with awful products like these SUV's. There were 166 complaints on this site and almost every person had the same problems I'm having with my vehicle. I am personally telling as many people as I can about these junkie kia's. The manufacterer should be held responsible for this. If I or anybody in my car should be hurt in an accident due to these problems, kia will see a law suit that will make their head spin.
While at a complete stop in driveway of home, I went to put the car in park and it just took off, I tried braking , but it continued to go forward straight through the garage door at a very high speed, front air bag did not deploy. Contacted dealer about problem, had car towed to them. They stated they had never had any complaints about this . Contacted the 1-800-4kia help line and was told I was the third complaint about this. Dealer is now trying to tell me this was a brake problem, it is not a brake problem, front brakes had just been replaced by an automotive repair establishment using certified parts from the kia dealer. Also, while driving the sound of air is coming in making me think a window is down , but no windows are down. The car failed to start one day and we ckecked the battery, which by the way the manual states is maintence free, but is not, you have to put water in it. I have never been informed of any recalls on this vehicle , but know there are some. The kia dealer is trying to put the problem with the accelerator on everything from the brakes to my mistake, I know what the car did and there is a problem somewhere that someone should be made aware of.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Kia Sportage?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history