Nine problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1999 kia Sportage with less than 35,000 miles on it as of July 5, 2006. In November of 2005 I started noticing a really strong fuel smell. Shortly thereafter I noticed fluid leaking from the rear of my vehicle. I took it in around thanksgiving to find out that the gas tank had to be replaced. I had to pay almost $1,000 for this repair. Also, in may of 2006 power steering fluid leaked all over my garage while the car was in summer storage. Upon further investigation it is due to the power steering pressure hose damping pipe rusting out. This car has also already have to get new front brake rotors (rusted/warped) as well as a new exhaust pipe since the previously one rusted off the muffler. Within the first couple years one of the bearings went bad and they ended up replacing the whole front axle unit. This car has had many problems and with less than 35,000 miles on it basically makes me sick to my stomach. . Read more...
No lights on dashboard came on . This is one time engine check light did not come on. Oil all over motor. Around area of dip stick. Pressure from motor blew out dip stick has anyone else had to replace motor on these cars? also have had brakes replaced 5 times. Wiper assembly replaced. Fourwheel drive hose replaced. Windsheild replaced. Emissons replaced. Rotors 5 times. Seats front and back 1 time each. Soft top replaced 3 times need replaced again. Smells like sulfur all the time. Will never buy one again . First I have to pay 3000. 00 for a new motor and pay this one off. Asked for help from kia they said no. They will not replace motor. I bought extended warrenty . Don't buy it doesn't cover brakes or rotors or hubs. Had headlight switch by motor replaced no headlights they would go off when I put them from high beam to low beam or low to high. Then they stopped working alltogether had to hold switch to see to get home.
Brake rotors had to be replaced due to excessive wear. Dealership performed the work, and brake rotors have to be replaced again in July 2001. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
There is excessive amounts of brake dust on the front wheels and now the car is squeaking. It seems that all the vehicles I see of this type have the same problem. These brake pads must be defective to wear out so fast. I am concerned about the safety factor due to this matter.
The brakes squeaks and vibrates when coming to a stop due to warped rotors and worn pads. Nlm.
Brake rotors warped at 10000 and 22000, and replaced twice.
Whenever the brakes are applied they would make squealing & squeaking noise. Took to dealership. Mechanic informed owner hubs were loosened & needed to be tightened. Also, brake rotors were bad. The tires were rotated. Contacted the manufacturer.
Front rotors failed. Nlm.
The brake rotors on the vehicle decentegrated and were replaced at 33,000 miles. Nlm.