1996 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Kia Sportage — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, seat belt detaches. When driving more than 35-40 mph consumer has to depress brakes harder than usual. *ak consumer states there was an accident and that there were problems with the belts detaching 2-3 months prior to the accident, one person was injured in the accident, consumer…”
filed Nov 20, 2001
“When the brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal was normal, and vehicle experienced extended stopping, causing a collision which resulted in injuries. Also, airbags did not deploy. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified and will not cooperate at all. *ak”
filed Dec 17, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Sportage | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Sportage | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Sportage | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 Sportage | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 Sportage | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 Sportage | 31 | 24% |
| 2015 Sportage | 28 | 19% |
| 2014 Sportage | 21 | 17% |
| 2013 Sportage | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 Sportage | 11 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Kia Sportage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.