Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 612 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (302 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (43 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was stopped in the left hand turn lane, then accelerated to cross 2 lanes of traffic. I then let off the accelerator, and applied the brakes to stop, and the brakes did not function. I then rear ended a vehicle in front of me due to the intermittent loss of brakes. Read details...
While pulling out of a parking lot, consumer applied brakes, there was a clunk sound and there were no brakes, consumer had to pull the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to stop. Read details...
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. Read details...
While driving 20 mph and when applying the brakes a thumping noise was heard coming from the passenger side wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced wheel bearing. Read details...
2001 kia Sportage 4x4 with 76k miles. Within the last 3 weeks I have had to have the front brakes totally replaced, alternator and 2 belts replaced, muffler tailpipe rusted thru, and both front bearing hubs need to be replaced (wobbly). Read details...