1999 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 48 complaints for the 1999 Kia Sportage, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
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.
I have a 1999 kia sportage with less than 35,000 miles on it as of july 5, 2006. In november of 2005 I started noticing a really strong fuel smell. Shortly thereafter I noticed fluid leaking from the rear of my vehicle. I took it in around thanksgiving to find out that the gas tank had to be replaced. I had to pay almost $1,000 for this repair. Also, in may of 2006 power steering fluid leaked all over my garage while the car was in summer storage.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sportage
- Engine 92 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Exhaust system 29 complaints