Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 1

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. The vehicle was repaired under recall # 05v120000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). The contact stated that the right rear brakes are now squealing and that the brakes should have been inspected when the repair was performed. The dealer stated that the rotor has glazed over. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.

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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...

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Contact stated the rotors warped every 5,000-6,000 miles, . The rotors have been turned and have been replaced. The master cylinder has also been replaced. The service mechanic said that when the brakes were hot and water was applied to the brakes the rotors warped. The service manager suggested buying another brand of rotors.

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The left front rotors were defective. This was discovered during vehicle inspection. The vehicle was serviced at least twenty times for other defects. No service for the brakes. There was a short in the wiring in the shock arms, a problem with the catalytic converter, rattling in the exhaust system, license plate lights were inoperative due to rotted sockets, wheel bearings were extremely loose, pulling to the right, the right rear power window was inoperative, check engine light had come on possibly due to a small leak or a loose gas cap, transmission hang up when cold, bad front brakes, crack in dash, cup holder was broken, tailpipe rusted and fell off, when the heater and defrost was on the a/c would come on, the consumer would get shock when exiting the vehicle, intermittently both rear window would not go up or down, and the left rear window was totally inoperative. (there was no power when going up hill).

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Brake rotors were replaced four times due to warping. Consumer has to have them replaced every three months.

On July 7th, my vehicle was taken to harris kia in lansdale because the 2001 kia Sportage was vibrating when the brakes were applied. It was found that both front rotors were warped after only 19,000 miles. Under normal driving conditions, rotors should last 60,000 miles. Kia has serious problem, these rotors are defective and should be recalled immediately.

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While driving consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred, and vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced again.

Rotors and pads were replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also dealer replaced left and right axles.

Car purchased new, Nov 2000. Now has 29k miles. Has had brakes, pads & rotors replaced twice because of excessive wear and pulsating when stopping. Done by dealer, who said common problem with the brakes on "these small cars". Now needs replaced again; doing same thing as before. Also loses brake fluid, 1/2 pint every few weeks. Now just had left front bearing siezed up; pulled car to left into oncoming lane of traffic (no impact with other vehicles). Dealer replaced both front axles, spindles, bearings, etc. , but denies this is common problem. However, checking other complaints on record, find both brakes and the bearings problem are evidently very common.

I have had the brake rotors repalced or resurfaced 4 times now. Vehicle has recurring problem of brake pulsation due to warped rotors. Originally I was told the rotors were defective and kia was replacing all rotors. Now after several attempts to repair I am told this is not a defect but "normal wear". I believe the front braking system is sub-standard and is prone to overheating which causes warping.

Consumer states that since buying the vehicle in January of 2003 rotors have been replaced twice in that time. The faulty rotors caused vibration while braking. The rotors were replaced once at 5699 miles and again at 8694 miles. When the engine was started all the doors locked, but when it was damp outside the locks worked intermittently. The driver's side wiper washer was not working as well as the passenger side. The dealer readjusted it. There was a rattling in the dash on the drivers side below the air vent.

I bought a kia Sportage in April 2002. Since then, the car has been brought back to the kia service center on four separate occasions for the same problem. The engine will sputter, the car shakes, the rpms go to 0 and the header pipe glows red hot (literally), and all of a sudden the car will lose 75% of its power. This is dangerous. This car has maybe 10,000 miles on it and it was bought brand new. This is ridiculous and not acceptable. The service center has replaced the rotors (keep in mind this is on 10,000 miles), the catalytic converter, head pipe, muffler and the rest of the entire exhaust system, and spark plugs. Up to this date, they have not found the problem and even as I type this, the car is sitting in the service center the fourth time. I was given a rental vehicle the third time. But this time, they have not given me a rental or replacement vehicle because two are out of commission due to accidents and one is currently being used. They say that they have to hook the car up to a computer and drive it numerous mile to record data. I just want a car that works.

Several months after the purchase of my 2002 kia Sportage my brakes started to pulsate, I took it to the dealer they said my brakes were warped and needed replacing. Rotors and pads in front have been replaced now 4 times in 16 months!.

Brake rotors were warped excessively and had to be replaced at 5000 miles.

The contact owns a 2000 kia Sportage. The contact states that she has had to replace the rotors, pads, and bearings twice on the vehicle. She did regular maintenance on her vehicle. The mechanic told her that it was a problem with kia because of the brakes failing. The first time she had to replace the parts was on August 20 2002. She has had to replace them again on may 16, 2005.

Consumer states that when coming to a stop theres grinding noise coming from the right front area of vehicle. Took to dealer and they stated that the hub assembly needed replacing. Consumer states at 7000 mile vehicle grinding noise started again and dealer replaced hub assembly again. Please provide any further information. Nlm.

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Brakes and rotors wear out without excessive use. Had it replaced twice within 2000 miles.

There is a problem with rotors warping, vehicle will shake when applying brakes. Dealer could not duplicate the problem.

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.

Front rotors went out three times. When applying brakes vehicle shook a lot.

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.

Brake pulsate due to warped rotors.

Front brakes pulsating- check and replaced front rotors.

Brake pads and rotors replaced, causing noise.

Rotors failed causing vibration. Mjs.

Vehicle would drift from left to right when applying the brakes. Also, the brakes would lock up & vehicle would go into a spin. Vehicle would bounce up & down as if no shocks. Had taken vehicle to dealer 4 times & had it test driven. Rotors were changed. The problem could not be duplicated or found.

Vehicle has constant, annoying brake noise. Service manager replaced all the rotors, both front and rear, consumer was told that this was routine maintenace at under 10,000 miles.

Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating abs not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times.

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Brakes have excess powder on hub caps and replacing of the brake pads and rotors every 3,000 miles.

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.

When the brake pedal is depressed, they fail to stop the vehicle due to the rotors warping. This results in extended stopping distance. Also, the 5 speed standard transmission would not go into second gear and needed replacement. The rear end also makes a popping/clucking noise and the vehicle will jerk forward hard when the noise occurs. The cause of the failures is undetermined.

Brakes warped since consumer owned vehicle. After repair the brakes would warp again. This pattern continued until the dealership decided to keep the truck for further repairs.