2000 Kia Sportage Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 18%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,974miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Kia Sportage, 18% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,974 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has only thirty thousand miles and the master brake cylinder is broken. I spoke to many automachenics and they all said that should not have have happen to the car at with only 30k. Kia will fix it but only if I pay for it. This is a safety issue I keep my car in good condition and I shouldn't have to worry about my safety with a car that only has 30000.”
NHTSA complaint #10033035, filed 2003-08, 30,000 miles“Some of the major problems include the following;fuel tank leak, heavy rust, frame rusted out. Took it to a Kia dealership & was told I needed to have the fuel pump, tank&sensor replaced. Per the advisor at the Kia dealership, my car did pass inspection in regards to the extended warranty on the fuel tank.I was charged approx.$800 for the repairs due to it being only 1 yr past the time for Kia to cover the repair.I am under the mileage.the Kia dealership gave me a list of additional repairs needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435203, filed 2011-11, 74,680 miles“I took my 2000 Kia Sportage in to my mechanic to have the brakes redone. As he was out testing to make sure the brakes worked he noticed that the rear end was moving around quite a bit. He takes it back to the shop to look up underneath and noticed that the chassis was rusted away so bad that there was s fist sized hole in it. He told me this needed to be fixed asap! This is a serious concern not only for me but for everyone else who owns the vehicle. Its a scary thought to know that at any given time my chassis can literally fall apart on me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442324, filed 2012-01, 113,000 miles“Tires became bald three months after I bought the car, brake pads and rotor needed replacing. The gas lever has been and is broke again. Hubs were replaced the first time, seals were replaced second time. The heat shield needs to be replaced right now. Passenger side window moves very slow. Timing belt replaced early. Brake light comes on whenever I applied the brakes. I went to an auto dealer and had them check out the brakes. They told me that the master brake cylinder was leaking badly.”
NHTSA complaint #10145064, filed 2005-12, 5,400 miles“Brakes not working properly.,when you step on brake you can feel the brake or tire spending and your car is still rolling when your are stepping on the brake. Engine, turning the car engine on and off. When you start the engine the engines clicks but does not start. Its not the transmission. I have replaced the battery several times but still the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10429244, filed 2011-10, 114,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 34 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 8% |
| 2019 | 7 | 10% |
| 2018 | 11 | 7% |
| 2017 | 26 | 6% |
| 2016 | 38 | 28% |
| 2015 | 31 | 21% |
| 2014 | 24 | 19% |
| 2013 | 25 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 25 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 30% |
| 2009 | 15 | 19% |
| 2008 | 23 | 23% |
| 2007 | 12 | 16% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 25 | 11% |
| 2001 | 27 | 12% |
| 2000 | 54 | 18% |
| 1999 | 44 | 15% |
| 1998 | 71 | 23% |
| 1997 | 19 | 11% |
| 1996 | 15 | 26% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Sportage
90 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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