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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1110090
Internal NHTSA #	10632998
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2008
File date	11/09/14
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My sister in law's 08 kia sportage ex had all the dash warning lights come on, the code showed p0501 wheel speed sensor malfunction. I replaced rt frt sensor and still same code. Took it to local shop and they said something is shorted because they can't read all the lights on. I checked some fuses but found none blown. It seemed like the brakes were a little weak and i drove it for a test and noticed it was pulling hard to the right, then it started to pulse as if the abs was stuck on. I turned for home and parked it. Next day went to try it again and it was dead, i charged battery, the door locks were clicking on/off and horn blowing. I unhooked battery terminals to charge battery and when it was fully charged i hooked it up and the abs module on front passenger side of car was running and getting hot. Like some one else on this site, i'm sure it would have caught fire but i pulled the battery cables. After looking into purchasing the module i realize why kia has not recalled this part, price is around $1000 to $1800 for this abs module. This is a dangerous problem with this car since you are dealing with brakes and also auto fires. Kia needs to step it up and recall this issue. I hope others who have experienced this problem also put in a complaint.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	93000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HASTINGS, NY
VIN pattern	KNDJE723387XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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