general problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Sportage

The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes locked up. The contact removed the fuses. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While his daughter was driving, an abnormal dinging sound was detected. The contact changed the calipers and noticed that the abs box was stuck. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact put the fuse back in the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the brake pedal was soft and not to drive the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 22v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v800000 (service brakes, hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to remain in dealer possession since the vehicle failed a safety test related to the recall. After several failed attempts to reach the dealer, the contact was informed that the part needed to repair the recall was discontinued and that she could pick up the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified, and a case was filed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.

My abs module has my brakes locked up.

The contact owned a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 40-45 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was shuddering. Additionally, the contact stated while driving on another occasion, the vehicle experienced brakes failure, which nearly led to a crash. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact decided to total the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Smoke was pouring out from the passenger front side of the motor compartment. The fuses for the abs (I think) were taken out so it would stop. I was a told a control module could have something to do with it.

While driving at a continuous speed of 55mph on the main road, the esc light randomly came on and the car jolted into 1st gear. I was unable to move it and it was towed back to my house. Since then, the brake pedal goes to the floor without stopping the vehicle.

Kia is ripping people off to the tune of $1,700 to $1,800 for their faulty abs brake controllers plus labor. It is a widely know problem that brake fluid seeps out of the back of this unit onto the circuit board and causes a variety of safety and mechanical issues. A year and a half ago I experienced a problem with the esc traction light coming on, followed by a flashing 4x4 light and then finally a check engine light. The worst part about this is that it then slams itself into first gear going down the road! yes, you heard that correctly. This can happen very quickly. Kia, you have a safety issue! I replaced the unit with a used one for $350 plus installation and now it has the same problem a year and a half later. There were two possible controller units for the 2008 Sportage and they look identical but are not interchangeable. The other one I can purchase new, direct from south korea as an oem part in a kia/Hyundai box for around $500. But not this one, they know they have a serious safety problem as this can unexpectedly pull you down to a crawl in heavy traffic. They also have kept the price extremely high on this unit to maximize profits on a safety item they refuse to fix. I'm looking for another used unit and then I'll dump this lemon.

Due to dashboard lights of abs, esc, traction control, . . . I was told the hydraulic assembly needs to be replaced, est cost of . . . Abs pump and module and that it would cost me $2700 to fix.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 kia Sportage. The contact was experiencing the brake pedal not responding when applied. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnosis who completed the repair by ordering the part from the manufacturer. The contact was to determine from the manufacturer when the vehicle could be scheduled for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the condition of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

I have had an ongoing squeele/grind in the rear left. They dealership said it was brakes and I paid a lot of money for brakes which I challendged given only 45000 miles. I still have the issue and of course cant find a thing. I beleive its the cv joint or axle. Warranty will not cover according to dealership. This car cant be the only one having this issue. Thanks for allowing me to post this.

I was in the car, parked in a wendys parking lot, engine off, radio on. There was a loud pop followed by smoke, a gentleman in a truck 3 spaces away heard it and saw it. We got out to look at it and the smoke was increasing, I opened the hood and you could see flames about 2 inches high around the box mounted inside the engine compartment, on the passenger side up near the headlights and over the wheel well. We shut it and waited for the fire department, everything inside the engine compartment that could melt did melt, all the paint on the hood etc, passenger door will not open or shut without noise and an extra push or pull. I am not a mechanic but I am pretty sure that the little black box was the abs controller. Just lucky that I wasn't driving on the highway. I have seen that there are several other complaints about the same thing.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) purchased kia Sportage xl on 5-22-2008 with abs brake system; during the subsequent winter month, I applied brakes and was unable to control steering; front wheels appeared to be locked in straight position; car continued skidding through intersection, despite application of brakes. Took car in to kia (ed napleton) in elmhurst a couple times, but was told it was a normal function of the abs system, and I had to increase my stopping length to ensure I didn't go through the intersection. It is like guess work, because snow is different from ice and water, and one never knows how the system will react or how far you must apply brakes before getting to intersection, to get the effect you need to make you feels safe and allow the car to stop. I called 18003334542 where I was told to take vehicle in to ed napleton 18663528276 and have system checked; which I did a couple times, but after a while was told I had to get accustomed to the system. Staff at 1-800 number advised to have staff at ed napleton test drive vehicle with me & reproduce motion/action in question, but they said it was normal. I feel very unsafe driving the vehicle during the winter, and have tried not to drive the vehicle as much as I can. I've had nightmares about ending up at loyola university's trauma center, which is subjective, but I'm not working right now and can't work on getting a different vehicle. Dates: 8-15-08 (jd power evaluation completed); 12-1-08 8am (car in for brake check); 12-3-01 (again); 12-10-10 called 1800 number brakes; 12-12-10 called 1-866 to get appt & have brakes checked again 3-7-09 took car in for oil change, spoke to glenn j mungo brake effect, repeated same things others did (that it was a normal response to pressing the brake pedal). Case # [xxx].