2000 Kia Sportage: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 4, 2007 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · CO

Went to engage 4x4 in bad blizzard and got only grinding noise and no increase in traction. Dealer states hubs are corroded and vacuum seals and hoses need to be replaced. Seems to be a very common complaint. What good is a 4x4 if it is not working when you need it? Dealer does not acknowledge common complaint.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Suspension · 41,150 miles · NY

I purchased this kia sportage in november of 2004 with 36000 miles. Noticed tranmission slipping during cold start up. Brought back to dealer and was told this is normal. January 2005 cars idle and handling is becoming a hazard. Car fishtales regardless of degree of turn or amount of dampness on the road. Car is also shuddering when put into four wheel drive. March of 2005 was driving at about 50 when I heard a grinding noise from the left front wheel which got louder as I drove to get to the side of the road. As I pulled over the wheels locked and I heard a snapping sound as I skidded to a stop. I could not move the car, tried a few times and finally did get the car home. Brought to atlantic kia and was told I needed a whole hub assembly. The inner seals were rotted and this allowed water and dust to enter the assembly and cause it to fail. This is a problem known to kia as I called and had words with them about there knowlege of this problem and was told that as long as it is not a recall there is nothing they will do to fix this problem of defective seals. I also asked if someone had to die before they made this a recall. He didnt have an answer.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Wheels · 50,000 miles · VA

After vehicle was taken out of 4-wheel drive, a couple of days later, left front wheel started to grind. The grinding increased as the vehicle would reach speeds of 35 MPH or below and would intensive as I would apply the brakes. Was informed by dealer that this was a re-occurring problem with this vehicle.

Filed Sep 22, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

Back brakes look up and there's a grinding noise. Truck has been looked at twice and salerno duane can't find the problem . I have been with out my truck as of 9/14/04 and today I had too pay $95 too have a machine find the problem this is a problem that needs to be look into further with kia I am not the frist one that this has happen too.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · CO

Between 1,500-2,000 miles consumer notices a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The dealership has replaced the brakes.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Brakes · MO

While driving their was a grinding noise from the brakes. Consumer took vehicle into the dealership to have brake pads replace, and was informed at that time by the dealership that the front brake pad had fallen off the shoe and destroyed the rotor. The right front brake pad also fell apart when the dealership was removing it. Ts

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Transmission, Wheels · ME

While driving 65 MPH heard a grinding sound from left front wheel. Then, 3 loud clicks. She pulled over to check wheel, and was able to move left front tire back and forth with both hands about 2 inches. She then drove at a slow speed to nearest dealer. Dealer replaced dust boots on both front wheels/ replaced bearings, and both ends of axle. On the way home after this repair, vehicle made same noise again. Vehicle at dealer at this time. Dealer stated this was a known problem on 2000 sportage.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Brakes lock up, and there's a grinding noise. Vehicle glides all over road.