1998 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Kia Sportage — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The abs on my vehicle fails intermittently. I have taken it to the dealer. The dealer has run diagnostics and told me that there is no problem, despite the fact that the abs light is illuminated. The dealer called kia usa, who could offer no help. Because the abs is not always reliable, the braking…”
filed Dec 4, 2005
“While driving 20 mph and when applying the brakes a thumping noise was heard coming from the passenger side wheel.consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced wheel bearing. *ak”
filed Mar 22, 2004
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 1998 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.