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1999 Kia Sportage: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 284 complaints about the 1999 Kia Sportage describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When trying to stop vehicle brakes pedal went to floor. Back brakes started making a squeaking noise. Also, emergency brake did not work.contacted kia.
Ever since first day of ownership when going from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive there is a grinding noise coming from front end, and will continue during normal operation. When consumer applies brakes, noise will randomly disappear. Dealership cannot determine what causes defect.
While driving 65mph in rain driver's side windshield wiper stopped. Then, passenger's side windshield wiper stopped as well. Dealer found driver's side windshield wiper had broken. Replaced both windshield wipers. On january 10, 2001 while snowing, very same thing happened again. Had windshield wipers replaced again. While driving to dealer's lot driver's windshield wiper arm flew off. *ak the complete 4 wheel drive kit was replaced by the dealer but the 4 wheel drive did not engage resulting in bumping, grinding noise and no traction. The consumer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. *yh 4 wheel drive was never in working order in vehicle, consumer put vehicle in 4 wheel drive and got stuck. There was a loud grinding sound. Light indicating this option was working had been on. Dealer found 4 wheel drive had not been working in vehicle since purchase. Dealer replaced 4 wheel drive. Now same problem with 4 wheel drive, same grinding sound back.
There is excessive amounts of brake dust on the front wheels and now the car is squeaking. It seems that all the vehicles I see of this type have the same problem. These brake pads must be defective to wear out so fast. I am concerned about the safety factor due to this matter.
Whenever the brakes are applied they would make squealing & squeaking noise. Took to dealership. Mechanic informed owner hubs were loosened & needed to be tightened. Also, brake rotors were bad. The tires were rotated. Contacted the manufacturer.
When the gears are changed to third and fourth, transmission grinds. Dealer has inspected vehicle five times, and has not been able to correct or duplicate the problem.
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
Questions about the 1999 Kia Sportage grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Kia Sportage?
7 of 284 owner complaints about the 1999 Kia Sportage (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Kia Sportage?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Kia Sportage
Stalling 46Wipers 15Check engine light 14Fuel smell 14Fuel leak 11Fuel pump 10Seat belt 9Won't start 9No deployment 8Airbag light 6Jerking 5
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