1996 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 23 complaints for the 1996 Kia Sportage, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 24% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal was normal, and vehicle experienced extended stopping, causing a collision which resulted in injuries. Also, airbags did not deploy. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified and will not cooperate at all.