Power locks go on and off by themselves. Power windows don't work , then suddenly works. Computer failure with brakes.
2000 Kia Sportage brakes complaints
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Tires became bald three months after I bought the car, brake pads and rotor needed replacing. The gas lever has been and is broke again. Hubs were replaced the first time, seals were replaced second time. The heat shield needs to be replaced right now. Passenger side window moves very slow. Timing belt replaced early. Brake light comes on whenever I applied the brakes. I went to an auto dealer and had them check out the brakes. They told me that the master brake cylinder was leaking badly.
Dt: contact stated the rotors warped every 5,000-6,000 miles, . The rotors have been turned and have been replaced. The master cylinder has also been replaced. The service mechanic said that when the brakes were hot and water was applied to the brakes the rotors warped. The service manager suggested buying another brand of rotors.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. The contact states that she has had to replace the rotors, pads, and bearings twice on the vehicle. She did regular maintenance on her vehicle. The mechanic told her that it was a problem with kia because of the brakes failing. The first time she had to replace the parts was on august 20 2002. She has had to replace them again on may 16, 2005.
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.
While driving, the driveshaft made a loud noise and broke. When this occurred, the consumer pulled over and called a towing company. The dealership replaced the driveshaft, but it failed again. *ak the drive shaft was replaced three times within three years. The vehicle would make rattling sounds that would get louder and the vehicle became too loud to drive. The service dealer found the center bolt stripped, the sop propeller was replaced for noise, the brake light was on due to 25% left on the pads and the transmission seal was replaced due to leaking. *sc
Transmission went outand it shouldn't of car is only 3years old.
Rotors and pads were replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also dealer replaced left and right axles.
Car purchased new, nov 2000. Now has 29k miles. Has had brakes, pads & rotors replaced twice because of excessive wear and pulsating when stopping. Done by dealer, who said common problem with the brakes on "these small cars". Now needs replaced again; doing same thing as before. Also loses brake fluid, 1/2 pint every few weeks. Now just had left front bearing siezed up; pulled car to left into oncoming lane of traffic (no impact with other vehicles). Dealer replaced both front axles, spindles, bearings, etc., but denies this is common problem. However, checking other complaints on record, find both brakes and the bearings problem are evidently very common.
Between 1,500-2,000 miles consumer notices a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The dealership has replaced the brakes.
My car has only thirty thousand miles and the master brake cylinder is broken. I spoke to many automachenics and they all said that should not have have happen to the car at with only 30k. Kia will fix it but only if I pay for it. This is a safety issue I keep my car in good condition and I shouldn't have to worry about my safety with a car that only has 30000.
I have had the brake rotors repalced or resurfaced 4 times now. Vehicle has recurring problem of brake pulsation due to warped rotors. Originally I was told the rotors were defective and kia was replacing all rotors. Now after several attempts to repair I am told this is not a defect but "normal wear". I believe the front braking system is sub-standard and is prone to overheating which causes warping.
The brakes failed on the vehicle.
The brake pedal traveled all the way to the floor while braking. The dealer replaced the caliper and the problem still existed.
Replaced 4 wheel drive with update and replaced front brake pads.
The vehicle only got 80 miles to a half tank of gas, and the brakes collected an excessive amount of brake dust.
Have had vehicle in for brake service 9x in 2 yrs. Only 20 k miles on car.(2000 kia sportage). 13 times total for service . Replaced rotors 3x and now have problems again. The dealership york chrysler kia has not been able to solve this problem. The front wheel bearings were loose 3x. They told us they never seen this happen before. But it happened 3x to us. The 4 wheeel drive went out. They said it happens since there is no dirt shield on the linkage. They installed a retrofit kit to protect against this but only do it if people have problems. I think they are trying to get out of having a recall on this item. With our kia they replaced the entire brake assembley after onlyu 3206 mi. We had the car in 3x after that for brake squeel which was excessive. They could not fix it. They replaced the rotors again at 10456 miles. At 12552 miles the 4 wheel drive went out. At 15882 mi they checked again for brake pulsation and balanced front tire and wheel assem. Said brake and rotor runout well within specs. At 17488 had rotors replaced again. Not even 2k miles after they said everything was well within specs. At 20473 miles brake rotor were pulsing again. They would not cover under warranty. After talking with kia (case #k129955) they agreed to machine the rotors again using the on car lathe to get a better finish. At 20783 complained about brake pulsing again. And am going to take the vehicle in again to find out what is going on. I think there is an underling problem with this vehicle that they cannot figure out. At 7571 mi, 13777mi, and again at 20783 mi, the wheel bearings were loose. This is not normal wear just like the rotors.
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
While driving 50 MPH had extended stopping, contacted the dealer the dealer replace the rotors, consumer states that less than 10,000 miles the rotors had to be replaced again. Mr
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Engine stalls in traffic and loses power.took to dealer, hey cleaned engine, and problem reoccurred.*ak consumer stated the brakes were replaced after 2 months of owning vehicle, 2 oxygen sensors sensors were replaced, the thermostat was replaced, defroster was defective, the exhaust systems was replaced, and the windshield wiper flew off.
Consumer stated the four wheel drive failed twice.
The vehicle experienced problems with the radio. *slc there were also problems with the power steering and on another occasion the consumer heard a clunk noise and found that there were no brakes as the consumer pulled out of a parking lot. The consumer feels that the vehicle should be replaced.
Brakes developed pulsation and vibration on application at any speed. Dealer replaced front brakes and rotors to correct problem. Problem continues to recur requiring replacement of same components. Four failuires experienced in 31,000 miles and 24 months of driving. Obviously a defective brake design.
Dealer reported that pads and rotors needed replaced at routeen 22,500mi. Check-up. "pads gone, rotors scored and beyond repair."
Brake fluid has been continually leaking out, right now braking doesn't appear to be affected, but have to fill up reservoir at least once a week. Nlm
Consumer stated that water and airflow was entering inside the vehicle, dealer replaced weather strip, which caused passenger door to adjar, adjusted striker and door still is not closing properly.
Brakes have been replaced four times. By the dealership mechanic. When traveling on highway there is a bumping noise coming from rear wheels. Dealershp was aware of problem.
Left front brake pads wore out excessively/ unevenly. Dealer notified, and replaced pads. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brake pads needed replacement (told by dealer) and when they tried to replace them they found out the rotors needed replacement also. I only have 18000 miles on the car!! The pads shouldn't even need replacement, much less the rotors too!
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