2002 Kia Sportage brakes problems
The 2002 Kia Sportage has 26 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Brakes complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THEY FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE ROTORS WARPING. THIS RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, THE 5 SPEED STANDARD TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO SECOND GEAR AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE REAR END ALSO MAKES A POPPING/CLUCKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE WILL…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2002 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2002 Kia Sportage brakes — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.