2000 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 61 complaints for the 2000 Kia Sportage, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 11,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 11,000 miles, and 78% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was traveling about 22MPH on a side road. There were vehicles parked ahead of her vehicle. Consumer applied brakes, and vehicle slid into them. Upon impact, airbags went off, driver and passenger were hurt.
Car purchased new, nov 2000. Now has 29k miles. Has had brakes, pads & rotors replaced twice because of excessive wear and pulsating when stopping. Done by dealer, who said common problem with the brakes on "these small cars". Now needs replaced again; doing same thing as before. Also loses brake fluid, 1/2 pint every few weeks. Now just had left front bearing siezed up; pulled car to left into oncoming lane of traffic (no impact with other vehicles).
Other problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
- Fuel system 102 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints