Dealership replaced front/right and front/left brake rotors and brake pads twice, july 2000 at 15,000 miles and august 2001 at 28,000 miles. Front brake rotors continue to warp, resulting in excessive wear. *ak vehicle was leaking oil, dealer tightened drain plug. Vehicle would not start due to an internal starter failure. Evaporator drain hose was damaged and was causing water to leak on the floor.
1999 Kia Sportage brakes complaints
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Front end continuously falling off, brakes do not work properly, air bags do not work properly either
Front end continuously falling off, brakes not working properly, air bags not working properly.
Consumer experiencing problems with tires, no other information was given.
Brake rotors had to be replaced due to excessive wear. Dealership performed the work, and brake rotors have to be replaced again in july 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Had taken vehicle in for service when mechanic noticed front rotors were burned. Rotors had a lot of residue on them. This was due to brakes not being used. Had brake pads replaced.
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.
The vehicle makes noise when starting in the morning. First, said it was end play in the crank then the water pump, then its the alternater then they replace the valve. After all this the cause was the hydraulics are bleeding down and that was the ticking noise comes and it was on recall 98v‑222.the vehicle was at the shop several times for the same problems.
No recall notice #99v325000 was received on vehicle. Had taken to dealership, and informed by service manager no recalls on vehicle. Later, found there was recall. Took vehicle back. Mechanic informed owner repairs for engine stalling will not be done due vehicle not purchased at that dealer.*ak ABS locked up and caused consumer to hit a deer, consumer was injured.
Front end brakes were entirely replaced, and within 4 months brakes had to be replaced again. Please add more informstion.
While driving heard a noise, then steering was very hard to turn, and brakes went to the floor. Consumer had to use transmission to slow vehicledown.*ak 4 wheel drive failed. Wife of this vehicle's owner also has exact same vehicle, VIN [xxx] with 4 wheel drive failure, also consumer experienced power window failure and has experienced electrical problems ever since. *slc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While traveling and when depressing brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Consumer put vehicle into neutral to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.
Front rotors failed. Nlm
Ongoing problem with vibration when brakes are applied, causes excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Pleases feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brake rotors warped at 10000 and 22000, and replaced twice.
No lights on dashboard came on .this is one time engine check light did not come on. Oil all over motor. Around area of dip stick.pressure from motor blew out dip stick has anyone else had to replace motor on these cars? Also have had brakes replaced 5 times. Wiper assembly replaced. Fourwheel drive hose replaced. Windsheild replaced. Emissons replaced. Rotors 5 times. Seats front and back 1 time each. Soft top replaced 3 times need replaced again.smells like sulfur all the time. Will never buy one again . First I have to pay 3000.00 for a new motor and pay this one off.asked for help from kia they said no.they will not replace motor. I bought extended warrenty . Don't buy it doesn't cover brakes or rotors or hubs.had headlight switch by motor replaced no headlights they would go off when I put them from high beam to low beam or low to high. Then they stopped working alltogether had to hold switch to see to get home.
I was in a car accident in of decemeber 241999.one person dide.because the kia did not stop on time.I would like to know about the brake system in the kia sportage.
Have replaced front brakes twice, only has 20k replaced 1st at 9990.
#2 cylinder misfired causing the engine to stall while driving. Nlm
I have replaced my rotors 4 times and they have been ground down 2 times. The first time I took my car in for brake problems I had 2852 miles on my car.
When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from front end, also, upon depressing brake pedal or when releasing brake pedal, consumer noticed a noise coming from vehicle. Problem felt like sticky calipers. Consumer believed that problem was linked to the driveshaft. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
I bought the kia last year and have had the brake pads/parts replaced twice. The first time the brakes became bad, the vehicle had only about 8,000 miles on it. They explained that the brakes were wearing down because I was too hard on them. I have driven a ford pickup and never had problems with the brakes until I replaced them at 35, 000 miles. Furthermore, I recently took it for an air bag light malfunction and there were two other people complaining about the brakes and apparently they had taken their kias for brake work before. One of the service personnel tried to explain to the couple that it had been 13,000 since the last brake work. The male stated that he has owns another car with no brake problems and it has about 25,000 miles on it. I feel they are using defected or cheap brake pads or something. As a matter of fact, I owned a kia sophia before trading it in for the sportage and the sophia had brake problems too.
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.
Engine check light came on the dashboard more then once. Front brakes were leaking brake fluid. Dealership replaced the rotors and brakes pads.
Fan belt failed. Nlm
Consumer was not notified of october recall (98v222000) of the shaft coupling prior to the purchase of the vehicle, when dealer was contacted for repair consumer was told that they would not be able to accomidate her until the next month (3-15-00) due to other vehicles awaiting repair. Nlm
Consumer received a recall 99v222000/anti- lock brakes. Took car to dealer for recall repairs. Consumer is still having problems with the wheels locking up.
Whenever ABS engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. Also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.
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.
Vehicle is defective. Brakes pulled to the left, brake system was replaced three times. Power windows would not go all the way down, there was a space between the window and track/ windshield washer didn't work. Consumer had a blowout, the back tires split in half. Car would not start on several occasions, battery and starter replaced. Consumer was told by kia that poor connections in the fuel injection wire harness circuit could be causing the engine to stall. *ak
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