1998 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 82 complaints for the 1998 Kia Sportage, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Brakes continually experiencing problems, several repairs (rotors,pads,valve, etc.), however brakes overheated on one occasion and caught fire, possible design flaw. *mjs
The ABS on my vehicle fails intermittently. I have taken it to the dealer. The dealer has run diagnostics and told me that there is no problem, despite the fact that the ABS light is illuminated. The dealer called kia USA, who could offer no help. Because the ABS is not always reliable, the braking characteristics of this vehicle are very unreliable. On 2 december the ABS system suddenly became operational, causing the "feel" of the pedal to change, startling the driver, who was in the process of braking.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Kia Sportage
- Engine 89 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints