10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Kia Sportage brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #12

Sep 122001

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front end continuously falling off, brakes do not work properly, air bags do not work properly either

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #11

Sep 122001

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Front end continuously falling off, brakes not working properly, air bags not working properly.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #10

Jun 042001

Sportage

  • miles
When trying to stop vehicle brakes pedal went to floor. Back brakes started making a squeaking noise. Also, emergency brake did not work.contacted Kia.

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

problem #9

Jun 122001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

No recall notice #99V325000 was received on vehicle. Had taken to dealership, and informed by service manager no recalls on vehicle. Later, found there was recall. Took vehicle back. Mechanic informed owner repairs for engine stalling will not be done due vehicle not purchased at that dealer. ABS locked up and caused consumer to hit a deer, consumer was injured.

- E. Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #8

May 092001

Sportage 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving heard a noise, then steering was very hard to turn, and brakes went to the floor. Consumer had to use transmission to slow vehicledown. 4 wheel drive failed. Wife of this vehicle's owner also has exact same vehicle, VIN [xxx] with 4 wheel drive failure, also consumer experienced power window failure and has experienced electrical problems ever since. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- E. Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #7

Mar 082001

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
While traveling and when depressing brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Consumer put vehicle into neutral to stop vehicle.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Aug 231999

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The ABS light goes on and off intermittently.

- Grand Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #5

Dec 082000

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
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 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.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

problem #4

Dec 241999

Sportage

  • miles
I was in a car accident in of decemeber 241999.one person dide.because the Kia did not stop on time.I would like to know about the brake system in the Kia Sportage.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 021999

Sportage

  • miles
Consumer received a recall 99V222000/anti- lock brakes. Took car to dealer for recall repairs. Consumer is still having problems with the wheels locking up.

- Johnson City, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 011999

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whenever ABS engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. Also, unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.

- Hollister, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 121999

Sportage

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle shakes. Also, air bag light and ABS brake light stay on, and driver's side shoulder belt doesn't work.

- Orlando, FL, USA

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