2002 Kia Sportage service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Kia Sportage — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and depressing the brakes, the lining fractured on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was towed home where the owner replaced the brake shoes and cylinders on the rear driver and passenger sides. The…”
filed Oct 24, 2011
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph uphill on icy road conditions with the 4wd engaged, the vehicle began to slide. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the brake booster cable, vacuum hose, wheel bearings had failed. Each component was replaced on separate occasions…”
filed Nov 17, 2006
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 2002 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.