Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sportage.

1 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2004

2001 kia Sportage. Consumer states repeated problems with brakes the consumer stated brake work has been performed on the vehicle 12 times for the same problem. The dealer told the consumer, the problem was due to the weather and salt and also not driving the vehicle and allowing it to sit for weeks at a time. The rotors, calipers, pads and drums have all been replaced.

2 Brake Disc Caliper problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2003

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.




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