2009 Kia Sportage brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 16 complaints for the 2009 Kia Sportage, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle violently jerked forward. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and a curb. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right foot that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) but the part was not available.
I was getting my oil changed at valvoline oil change in liverpool, ny. During the routine light check, the tech said that my brake lights weren't coming on when I brake, only the top brake light strip in rear middle. I had seen the "ESC off" light come on without any reason in the last few weeks. I also noticed that when getting on an interstate highway, my cruise control would turn on, but not set/engage.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Kia Sportage
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints