1997 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems

“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.”

“The pads a rotors on this car have been replaced 4 times. The ABS system lights will come on when the brakes become very bad. The first start to squek then squel then smell and then grind and the ABS lights come on. I have found many other people with the same problem and at this time we are all trying to find someone to help! This is only one of nemourous problems this car has, but this is the one that scares me. I am worried for the safety of my family and myself. Please help as we are running out of places to turn.”

“While driving 10-20 MPH applied on brakes and without warning brakes did not function. Consumer then tried to shift vehicle manually; however, transmission malfunctioned, resulting in a head-on collision. Driver sustained major leg injuries. Consumer adds that the accelerator was stuck. The air bags failed to deploy.”

“While driving at 10-15 MPH applied brakes and without warning, brakes did not function, driver had to run a red light, resulting in a head on collision, driver sustained major leg injuries. Consumer states that the airbag failed. Consumer also states that the accelerator and transmission stuck.”

“Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous check engine light expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death”