Noticed a small high pitched whine toward the rear of the vehicle. My mechanic checked and said that it was probably a pinion bearing in the differential going bad and should be covered by the warranty. Took the car to the dealer for a determination and was told that the differential needed replaced and was not covered under the warranty since the fluid had not been changed every 20000 miles along with a bill for $126.00. Was not about to pay them the $1000 they wanted to replace a differential that should have been covered under warranty. Still driving the car which now makes a loud grinding sound and draws alot of attention which allows me to discourage any kia purchases from prospective buyers. The 4 wheel drive has quit working also leaving only single wheel drive making the vehicle very unstable on wet road conditions.
2002 Kia Sportage: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 234 complaints about the 2002 Kia Sportage describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
I bought my kia sportage in 09/19/2006 by 9/25/2006 I started to hear squealing noises in front of the engine and when I first started it I would press the gas but the car would die. I brought it to the dealership about 5 times when they finally fixed it. Then I found out 3 weeks later in the rain that water was coming in the top left corner of the windshield. In 1/04/07 I wad headed to work and the car just suddenly die again so the dealership towed it back.
Vehicle developed a squeak in front brakes. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they pushed back the caliper piston. However, problem recurred. Later, dealer stated that there was nothing else found.*ak rotors have hot spots and light grooves causing heavy braking
The engine belts made a squeaking noise. Kia was not aware of the problem. *nlm ph
When transmission shifts between 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd gears it makes a loud squealing noise.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Kia Sportage grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2002 Kia Sportage?
5 of 234 owner complaints about the 2002 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 2002 Kia Sportage?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Kia Sportage
Fuel smell 30Check engine light 16Fuel leak 14No deployment 10Stalling 9Fire or smoke 7Jerking 6Fuel pump 5Overheating 5
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