Vehicle's engine and A/C failed. *nm the consumer had to replace two engines within a 40000 mile usage. The vehicle stopped dead on a very busy us route 1 hwy. The sudden stop caused a traffic tie up and the vehicle was nearly rear ended by a air conditioning, the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement, valve cover gasket, front wheel bearings, drive belts out of tension, cruise control, v belts replaced, brakes and rotors, exhaust system. *tc
2001 Kia Sportage brakes complaints
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While driving consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred, and vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced again.
On july 7th, my vehicle was taken to harris kia in lansdale because the 2001 kia sportage was vibrating when the brakes were applied. It was found that both front rotors were warped after only 19,000 miles. Under normal driving conditions, rotors should last 60,000 miles. Kia has serious problem, these rotors are defective and should be recalled immediately.
2001 kia sportage 4x4 with 76k miles. Within the last 3 weeks I have had to have the front brakes totally replaced, alternator and 2 belts replaced, muffler tailpipe rusted thru, and both front bearing hubs need to be replaced (wobbly).
While driving the vehicle's brakes failed without warning. The dealer stated that the master cylinder was the cause of the failure.
Brake rotors and pads replaced every 12,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed it was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Please provide further information.
The consumer rear ended another vehicle in march 2002, the consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop. In september 2002 the brake light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered the master cylinder had a major leak. A month later the consumer was involved in another accident, this time the consumer the dealer called it intermediate pedal drop where at times the master cylinder failed to transfer the fluid between the cylinders to provide braking to the system, the dealer denied anything was wrong. *ak
Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes brakes will lock up ,causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Several: loose bolts at heat shield, loose muffler bolts, problem with fan pulley, master brake cylinder defective, t-stat, engine light, dealership could not identify most recent problem, said they put a new computer in. Reflected last date below........
The air condition was not cooling the vehicle, the engine light illuminated and it was determined the gas cap was loose, there was an electrical short in the windows which caused them not to work, the purge valve leaked, the hold light flashed at times, the left rear door did not open from the inside, it was discovered the door lock was out of adjustment, the cup holder was coming apart, the brakes were noisy and the master cylinder was leaking. *scc
Brake system/rotors. The vehicle is a year old and was purchased new, twice the rotors have been changed due to warping.the incident date is the first time it was in the shop, the second time was on 1/13/03
Consumer stated the radio failed the radio failed.
Brakes and rotors wear out without excessive use. Had it replaced twice within 2000 miles.
Consumer was having continuous problems with front brakes. Has had them replaced by dealership.*ak dealer found rotors were warped and replaced rotors and pads.
Speedometer malfuctioned/jumped at approx. 30mph to 40 MPH then back down to 20 took back 3x. Suv shimmied at 60+ MPH 3x's took back to dealer dealer replaced tires, electric back windows 3x's to dealer replaced twice, wiring assy-engine, coil ignition, conv. Assy-cat. Replaced (may have caused speedometer , windows etc to operate improperly. R/r main wire harness, r/r both cat convertors, r/r coil and spark plugs, repaired fuel injector wire harness. Vehicle idled at high RPM (SUV power surged to 80 MPH, the slowest I could get the vehicle to go was 40mph and had to use the emergency brake. (throttle cable in wrong poss. At this time transmission is still slipping vehicle at dealership plus I am going through the lemon law and bbautoline. This is the 10 day limit. Kia has not been very hospitable about this situation, I do not feel safe in their vehicle.
There is a dust coming from brake pads, which in turn, will result in consumer replacing brake pads due to excessive wear. Dealership has been consulted,and consumer was informed that this was "normal". Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brake pedal was applied and brakes appeared to be working fine. But, as the vehicle was coming to a complete stop pedal was hard, and vehicle continued to roll, hitting another vehicle in rear. Dealer has not been contacted.
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