Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

This kia was purchased new and is a one owner car. It has had 2 master cylinders, and 4 sets of brake pads. The car currently has 50,000 miles on it. The car slides to the right on wet roads and does not stop until it hits something or slows to a stop. I have slid 2 times, rear ended someone the 3rd, and my son hit a light pole. The other times the brakes may or may not work. The problem is worse during rainy weather. The brakes go to the floor and the car does not stop. At times the brakes vibrate. This car has had a new cloth top, new air conditioning 2x, 5 catalytic converters, new carpet from the air leaking and molding, new seat covers as they ripped, new brakes, rotors, pads several items I have lost count, the check engine light comes on, the car has been re-wired, at times the car won't accelerate if the air conditioner is on. Last night the highway patrol office wanted to know why I would endanger my son's life in a car that won't stop or slides. That is a good question. Why are any of these models still on the highway when there are so many things wrong with them. In looking at the complaints there were many that dealt with the brakes. At this point is there any recourse with the car? I don't feel that I can sell it outright honestly and put someones life in danger. The highway patrol officer made me feel like a neglectful parent by even letting my son drive the car. We even parked it for 6 months trying to decide what to do with the car. My son's car was in the repair shop, so he took the kia. I feel that the car is a death trap.

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Brakes need replacing twice in under 18000 miles. Wives car need whole brake system from master cylinder on down under40,00 miles.

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While driving the vehicle's brakes failed without warning. The dealer stated that the master cylinder was the cause of the failure.

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Abs and parking brake dash lights came on. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said that low fluid in master cylinder caused the lights and that the master cylinder had a leak and needed replaced. Also stated that this was a common problem on this year vehicle. Could have lost all braking capability if car was continued driven with the lights on cause fluid levels would drop.

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Several: loose bolts at heat shield, loose muffler bolts, problem with fan pulley, master brake cylinder defective, t-stat, engine light, dealership could not identify most recent problem, said they put a new computer in. Reflected last date below. . . . . . . .

Consumer states took vehicle for services and the technician found the master cylinder was leaking also found passenger brake line was leaking. Manufacturer has been notified. Provide further information. Ts.

The contact owns a 2000 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the master cylinder failed. Approximately 7 years later, the failure has recurred. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 05/21/08 updated 05/20/08.

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Consumer states that the rear brake clyinder is leaking brake fluid, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

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The consumer rear ended another vehicle in March 2002, the consumer applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop. In September 2002 the brake light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered the master cylinder had a major leak. A month later the consumer was involved in another accident, this time the consumer the dealer called it intermediate pedal drop where at times the master cylinder failed to transfer the fluid between the cylinders to provide braking to the system, the dealer denied anything was wrong.

The air condition was not cooling the vehicle, the engine light illuminated and it was determined the gas cap was loose, there was an electrical short in the windows which caused them not to work, the purge valve leaked, the hold light flashed at times, the left rear door did not open from the inside, it was discovered the door lock was out of adjustment, the cup holder was coming apart, the brakes were noisy and the master cylinder was leaking.

Master cylinder leaking. Nlm.

This is the third time I have had brake problems and the vehicle has only 8300 miles on it. The first time the brake light was on and they change the eng brake solenoid. The seconed time the master cylinder failed and all four brakes parcially locked up. This time I was donig 68 on the highway and the right front brake locked up. I missed hitting another car by less than an inch when it made my vehicle swerve instantly. I am getting scared to drive it at all!! whats going to happen next? "I don't want to die or kill my family or someone else's!!!!".

The brake light first came on and went off for a day or two and then came on steady. Took to dealer and they replaced the abs brake mode solenoid sensor. After 1 week brake light came back on, and then master cylinder went. After 2 weeks brake light came back on for less than a second and went back off. Then last week light came back on for another second and wnet back out. I haven't taken it back to dealer yet.

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor to stop. Dealer has adjusted the brakes and problem still exists. Master cylinder was replaced due to complete brake failure.

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Master cylinder brake problems;. When applying the brakes the pedal is very hard and there is very little stopping ability. Vehicle at dealership since July 9, 1997. In addition, windshield wipers broke in a driving rain storm, and electric side mirrors broke, preventing driver from adjusting them.

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.

Master cylinder replaced.

Vehicle is leaking due to master cylinder. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.

Rotors have been replaced several times due to a squeaking noise made by the brakes when the were applied. Also dealer replaced master cylinder. Rotors, once again, need to be replaced.