2001 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Kia Sportage — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Stabilizer connected to the chasis rotted from the frame and the brakes stopped working because where the brake line was connected to the frame was rotted. Brought the car to an independent mechanic to find this out. Cannot drive the vehicle in current condition as it is extremely unsafe. I was…”
filed Oct 3, 2011
“2001 kia sportage. Consumer states repeated problems with brakes *tgw the consumer stated brake work has been performed on the vehicle 12 times for the same problem. The dealer told the consumer, the problem was due to the weather and salt and also not driving the vehicle and allowing it to sit for…”
filed Jan 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding abs system vendor change. *et
42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2001
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 2001 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.