Four problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake hose collapsed, causing vehicle to be hard to stop.
Consumer had no knowledge of recall 98v-222 of the steering shaft when vehicle was purchased nor was the recall work performed prior to purchase. Nlm.
This vehicle has many problems the consumer should be made aware of. No safety defects listed in summary.
Brake recall work completed however vehicle experienced intermittent failure after repair (98v-222). Mjs.