1997 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 20 complaints for the 1997 Kia Sportage, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at 10-15 MPH, front of the vehicle was hit and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. Consumer adds the brakes failed. The transmission failed. Experiencing problems with the accelerator.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sportage
- Engine 58 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints