1998 KIA SPORTAGE Problems & Recalls

RIGHT REAR FRAME RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY STABLIZER RUSTED OFF FRAME

MY STEERING COLUMN DOESN'T LOCK WHEN I TURN OFF THE ENGINE. IT HAS ALSO STARTED FAILING TO START BUT WHEN WE JUMPSTART IT IT RESPONDS IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE LEARNED; THAT SOMETIMES IF I ROCK IT OR PUSH IT A FEW FEET IT WILL START RIGHT UP TOO. IT ACTS ALMOST LIKE A VAPOR LOCK BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS WA...

Mileage: 170,000

REAR FRAME RUST/ROT IS INCREDIBLY EXCESSIVE. NOTICED TODAY WHILE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE. ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. REAR CROSS MEMBER IN TERRIBLE SHAPE. VISIBLE DETERIORATION HAPPENED QUICKLY. PURCHASING THE CAR IN 2012 THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ROT ON THE FRAME. NOW I ...

Mileage: 175,000

REAR FRAME RUST/ROT IS INCREDIBLY EXCESSIVE. NOTICED TODAY WHILE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE. ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. REAR CROSS MEMBER IN TERRIBLE SHAPE. VISIBLE DETERIORATION HAPPENED QUICKLY. PURCHASING THE CAR IN 2012 THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ROT ON THE FRAME. NOW I ...

Mileage: 175,000

I CANNOT FASTEN MY SEATBELT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT EXTEND. I WENT TO POWER KIA IN SALEM, OR AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT UNLESS I PAY FOR REPAIRS. SEEING HOW THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE, I FEEL THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE IT IS THE LAW TO FASTE...

Mileage: 157,000

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30 PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH, JUST AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 98 IN WALL, NJ. THE AIR CO...

Mileage: 60,000

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30 PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH, JUST AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 98 IN WALL, NJ. THE AIR CO...

Mileage: 60,000

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30 PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH, JUST AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AT EXIT 98 IN WALL, NJ. THE AIR CO...

Mileage: 60,000

THIS IS A REPEAT OF CONFIRMATION NO. 10514519, BUT WITH "WAS THERE AN INJURY OR FATALITY? MARKED "YES" ABOVE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD. ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KI...

Mileage: 60,000

THIS IS A REPEAT OF CONFIRMATION NO. 10514519, BUT WITH "WAS THERE AN INJURY OR FATALITY? MARKED "YES" ABOVE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD. ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KI...

Mileage: 60,000

THIS IS A REPEAT OF CONFIRMATION NO. 10514519, BUT WITH "WAS THERE AN INJURY OR FATALITY? MARKED "YES" ABOVE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SCALDED WITH BOILING RADIATOR FLUID WITH FOOT ON PEDAL, HAD TO KEEP FOOT ON PETAL TO GET OFF ROAD. ON MAY 30, 2013, AT APPROX. 4:30PM EDT, I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 KI...

Mileage: 60,000

EXTREME CORROSION AT REAR OF FRAME WHERE AXLE IS SUPPORTED READY TO COLLAPSE AND WILL REQUIRE REMEDIATION TO PREVENT FRAME FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, KIA WILL ONLY REPLACE TANK IF THE LEAK IS ON THE VERY BOTTOM OF TANK. THEY ARE SAYING MINE IS LEAKING AT THE SEAM. I VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM NO MATTER WHERE THE TANK IS LEAKING. I ONLY HOPE NOONE HAS A FIRE BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE TO PAY THE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE...

1998 KIA SPORTAGE A RECALL ABOUT THE WIRING HAS BEEN REPORTED I [XXX] HAS BEEN SUFFERING FOR TRANSPORTATION DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION JUST NEED JUSTIFICATION A.S.A.P MY MAILING ADDRESS IS [XXX] MY PH. IS [XXX] ALSO [XXX]. THANK YOU AND HAVE A BLESSED DAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDO...

Mileage: 138,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE HOLD BUTTON ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT WHERE AN UNKNOWN REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MECHANIC ADVISE...

Mileage: 89,000

SWAY BAR HAD BROKEN OFF FROM HALF OF THE FRAME.IT WAS FOUND THE FRAME HAS ROTTED MOST OF THE WAY THROUGH IN THE BACKEND OF VEHICLE ON BOTH SIDES. I WAS TOLD THE BACK END COULD BREAK OFF FROM VEHICLE AT ANY MOMENT.

Mileage: 101,000

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED,IT STALLED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE BASICALLY HAD THE ENTIRE MOTOR REPLACED.I WENT TO TEST DRIVE AND IT DONE THE SAME THING. IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I SEARCHED FOR RECALLS AND CAME UP WITH ONE IN THE C123 AND C124 WIRE HARNESS. I BELIEVE THIS WAS...

Mileage: 130,000

I OWN A 1998 KIA SPORTAGE 4WD. I HAVE ACCESS TO ALLDATA.COM. I HAVE RECENTLY PERFORMED SOME ENGINE WORK TO MY VEHICLE AND CAME ACROSS A RECALL THAT CAUSED ME SOME CONCERN. NUMBER: KT2006050901 IS LISTED AS A POSSIBLE CONCERN FOR "CERTAIN 1996 - 2002 SPORTAGE MODELS."I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MAKES A...

Mileage: 109,000

I NOTICED A SMELL GAS NEAR THE PASSENGER DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE CAR. I LOOK UNDERNEATH AND THERE WAS A LEAK OF GAS UNDERNEATH. MY MECHANIC HAS REPLACED SOMETHING UNDER IT 2 X AND IT IS LEAKING AGAIN. *NM

SAFETY RECALL. *JB

Mileage: 65,000

SAFETY RECALL. *JB

Mileage: 65,000

THE GAS TANK ON MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE IS SERIOUSLY CORRODING. MY LOCAL GARAGE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS CONDITION AS IT COULD START LEAKING OR BREAK LOOSE FROM THE CAR. AS I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A NHTSA INVESTIGATION (EA06007) CURRENTLY BEING CONDUCTED. PLEASE INCLUDE ME INTO THE INVESTIG...

Mileage: 110,000

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN AND AROUND THE CAR INDICATED A FUEL LEAK. WHEN INVESTIGATED THE LEAK WAS FOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK UNDERNEATH THE CENTER PART OF THE VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE TANK. WE ARE STILL CHECKING ON REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS FOR REPLACEMENT AND ARE NOT AB...

Mileage: 138,911

I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE 3 MOST RECENT RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHICH GIVES ME GREAT CONCERN IN REGARDS TO MYSELF AND MY PASSENGER'S SAFETY. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I NEED TO DO NEXT TO FIX THIS. *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TIRE FAILED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS KUMHO. THE SIZE OF THE TIRE IS: 20575R15. *AK UPDATED 05/03/06

Mileage: 80,000

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED IT WAS THE MAXIMUM AIRFLOW UNIT. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 12/7/2005. *...

Mileage: 80,000

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 BRAK...

Mileage: 73,000

I DROVE OUR SUV ABOUT 2 MILES PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE AND NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. I NOTICED THE CLOCK,RADIO, DOOR LOCKS, AND PASSENGER WINDOW WERE NOT WORKING. I DROVE THE CAR THE NEXT DAY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE TO WORK. THAN CALLED KIA TALKED TO A JANSON COOK WHO CHECKED MY VEHICLE FOR RECALL ON TH...

Mileage: 62,225

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE.*AK

Mileage: 70,000

THE 4WD SYSTEM ON THE 98 KIA SPORTAGE IS UNRELIABLE. THE VACUUM SYSTEM, WHICH ACTUATES THE FRONT HUBS DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS PROBLEM EVERY WINTER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 1998. THE DEALERS REPAIR LASTS A WEEK OR SO AND THEN FAILS. UNEXPECTED LACK OF 4WD IS A SA...

DRIVING UPHILL IN ONE INCH OF SNOW THE AXEL HUBS ON THE FRONT OF VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING, SLIDING SIDEWAYS AND BACKWARDS TO A STOP. THE PARTS REPLACED WERE AS FOLLOWS: AXEL HUB SEALS, AXEL BEARINGS, UPPER BALL JOINT, VACUUM LINE AND REALIGNMENT OF FRONT E...

Mileage: 73,475

DRIVING UPHILL IN ONE INCH OF SNOW THE AXEL HUBS ON THE FRONT OF VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING, SLIDING SIDEWAYS AND BACKWARDS TO A STOP. THE PARTS REPLACED WERE AS FOLLOWS: AXEL HUB SEALS, AXEL BEARINGS, UPPER BALL JOINT, VACUUM LINE AND REALIGNMENT OF FRONT E...

Mileage: 73,475

WHILE DRIVING SPRING FROM THE LEFT REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED.*AK

Mileage: 79,000

CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WOULD NOT REGISTER THE PROPER SPEED. THE NEEDLE WOULD MOVE BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JP

Mileage: 5,500

PROBLEMS WITH HORN, STEERING WHEEL AND AIR CONDITIONER ON 1998 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR THE VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS ALSO FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *NM

PROBLEMS WITH HORN, STEERING WHEEL AND AIR CONDITIONER ON 1998 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR THE VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS ALSO FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *NM

PROBLEMS WITH HORN, STEERING WHEEL AND AIR CONDITIONER ON 1998 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR THE VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS ALSO FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *NM

PROBLEMS WITH HORN, STEERING WHEEL AND AIR CONDITIONER ON 1998 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR THE VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS ALSO FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *NM

ENGINE CONNECTORS C144 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR), C129 (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR) AND C146 (IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR) LOSE CIRCUIT CONTINUITY WITH MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER AND FALSE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT " INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WIGGLING THE APPROPRIATE CONN...

Mileage: 64,000

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. SHE THEN SMELLED A STRONG GAS ODOR. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE GAS LINE POPPED OFF, AND GAS WAS SPILLING ALL OVER THE ENGINE.. SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY DID NOT KNO...

AFTER TURNING A CORNER AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE WHEEL WAS SLIPPING. AFTER GOING INTO A STORE AND COMING BACK OUT, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BECAME DISCONNECTED. DEALER EXAMINED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *AK ...

Mileage: 59,000

OWNER SAYS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH DAMAGED THE WIRE HARNESS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Mileage: 56,000

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

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

THE VEHICLES 4-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED SOMETIMES THEN POPPED OUT CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT ABOUT A HUB SEAL RECALL AND INQUIRED ABOUT IT AT THE DEALER . THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD FOR A RED MARK ON THE V...

Mileage: 101,000

VEHICLE HAD FOUR RECALLS AND AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT FLASHING. RECALLS WERE ON BRAKE HOSES, FRONT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND MISSING LABEL. *LA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE ...

VEHICLE HAD FOUR RECALLS AND AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT FLASHING. RECALLS WERE ON BRAKE HOSES, FRONT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND MISSING LABEL. *LA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE ...

VEHICLE HAD FOUR RECALLS AND AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT FLASHING. RECALLS WERE ON BRAKE HOSES, FRONT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND MISSING LABEL. *LA WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE ...

1998 KIA SPORTAGE- TAIL GATE CABLE IS FREEZING UP, CALLED KIA WHICH HAS A RECALL ON THIS PART BUT NO ON MY VIN. HAVING A PROBLEM OPENING TAIL GATE. *LA

GAS PUMP DOOR, INSIDE CAR RELEASE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MAJOR PAIN WHEN TRYING TO GET GAS. HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM. *LA

SUNDAY, 11-02-2003, WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN ST IN MESA, ARIZONA, OUR 1998 KIA SPORTAGE'S GEARSHIFT LEVER SNAPPED OFF IN MY HAND. I WAS SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AT THE TIME. THE BREAK WAS ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES FROM FLOOR LEVEL, DOWN INSIDE THE CONSOL. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ...

Mileage: 88,675

SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM CAR INSIDE AND OUT. *AK

CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER ENGINE, AND THEN ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

PAINT CHIPPING OFF TRIM OF SPORTAGE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY AND THEN STALL OUT. *AK

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

Mileage: 5,900

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

Mileage: 5,900

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

Mileage: 5,900

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

Mileage: 5,900

CONTINUAL FAILURE OF BATTERY , REPLACED 5 TIMES AND REPLACED ALTERNATOR BUT CONTIUES TO HAVE BATTERY FAILURE ALSO WINDOWS AND DOOR LCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES.*AK

Mileage: 5,900

CONSUMER HAD RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE AND BEARINGS REMEDIED IN 08/99. ACCORDING TO DEALER'S DIAGNOSTIC, THE COMPONENTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN ,AND COULD CAUSE WHEELS TO BECOME DETACHED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

CONSUMER HAD RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE AND BEARINGS REMEDIED IN 08/99. ACCORDING TO DEALER'S DIAGNOSTIC, THE COMPONENTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN ,AND COULD CAUSE WHEELS TO BECOME DETACHED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER . DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND STILL PROBLEM RECURRING. *AK

HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A DEER, HAD DAMAGE TO FRONT GRILL, THE HOOD SHIFTED WITH BIG DENTS FROM THE DEER, THE DEER HIT THE WINDSHIELD (60%) WAS GONE AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE RIPPED OFF. I WAS GOING ABOUT 30-35 MILES AND NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF. *TT

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHICH STATED THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE MANUFACTURED IN 1997 BUT THE VEHICLE IS 1998. *NLM

THE MANUFACTURER SENT A RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVER A YEAR AGO. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AND THE CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. *NLM

AFTER GETTING STUCK IN SNOW FOUND THAT 4 WHEEL DRIVE WASN'T ENGAGING - MECHANIC SAID DUE TO SOMEONE OVER PACKING COMPONENTS WITH GREASE AND A PART PUT IN BACKWARDS THERE WAS NO WAY THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGING. SO ESSENTIALLY WE HAVEN'T HAD 4 WHEEL DRIVE SINCE WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE IN 2000. A...

Mileage: 85,000

AFTER GETTING STUCK IN SNOW FOUND THAT 4 WHEEL DRIVE WASN'T ENGAGING - MECHANIC SAID DUE TO SOMEONE OVER PACKING COMPONENTS WITH GREASE AND A PART PUT IN BACKWARDS THERE WAS NO WAY THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS ENGAGING. SO ESSENTIALLY WE HAVEN'T HAD 4 WHEEL DRIVE SINCE WE PURCHASED OUR VEHICLE IN 2000. A...

Mileage: 85,000

THE VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *MR *AK *NLM

THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE DID WORK AND REAR THE BRAKES WERE NOT IN LINE. *JB

Mileage: 92,000

THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE DID WORK AND REAR THE BRAKES WERE NOT IN LINE. *JB

Mileage: 92,000

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND WHEN IN IDLE OR DRIVE.*AK *JB

FIRST OF ALL, MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE HAS HAS SEVERAL (LIKE 4) RECALLS. WHEN THE RECALL CAME ABOUT THE HUBS ON THE 4X4, I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. THE NEXT WINTER HOWEVER, THE 4X4 DID NOT WORK. THANKFULLY THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WAS FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY. SINCE ...

THE DOOR LOCKS, UNLOCKED AND LOCKED ON THEIR OWN.*JB

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ON AN INCLINE.*JB

1998 KIA SPORTAGE. FAILLURE TO CRANK. AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR A WHILE IT CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HARD TO CRANK. FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED, BUT IT'S DOING THE SAME THING. REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME.

Mileage: 84,459

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT HOLD WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. *JB

ON GOING PROBLEM WITH A "CHECK LIGHT" WITH THE 1998 SPORTAGE KIA. WENT TO MECHANICS AT PONTIAC AND MARTIN MAZDA (WHEN THEY TOOK OVER) AND ALL THEY DID WAS UNPLUG THE BATTERY AND PUT IT BACK IN AGAIN. THE CHECK LIGHT COME BACK ON A DAY OR TWO LATER. THEY NEVER FIX THE PROBLEM. MY FEELING IS THER...

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ON JUNE 2002, DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE, SEVEN MONTHS LATER PROBLEM IS RECURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NO ENGAGE WHEN PUT IN GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER WHO INSTALLED SOME TYPE OF CHILD SAFETY DEVICE UNDER THE CLUTCH. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM *DT

DUE TO A DEFECT THE HEATER VENTS BLOW EXTREMELY HOT AIR THAT SMOKE COME THOUGH THE VENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING SEIZED TO THE HUB. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED KIA WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR SPINDLE. *MR *NLM

Mileage: 83,358

TIRE HAD LESS THAN 40% WEAR AND ARE BLOWING OUT AT 70 MPH. 3 OUT OF 4 HAVE BLOWN OUT. DT

I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE KIA WHEN REPORTING PROBLEMS STATED THEY SAID CONTACT DEALER BUT NEVER ASSIST ME WITH WORKING WITH DEALER. ONCE THEY SELL ME THE VEHICLE ITS MY PROBLEM AND WORK IT OUT WITH DEALER. I FEEL WHEN THE AXLE CRACKS ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT AND BRAKES FAIL. ALSO SENSORS FAI...

I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE KIA WHEN REPORTING PROBLEMS STATED THEY SAID CONTACT DEALER BUT NEVER ASSIST ME WITH WORKING WITH DEALER. ONCE THEY SELL ME THE VEHICLE ITS MY PROBLEM AND WORK IT OUT WITH DEALER. I FEEL WHEN THE AXLE CRACKS ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT AND BRAKES FAIL. ALSO SENSORS FAI...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE...

DITTO ON ALL THE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LISTED AT THIS SITE. ENGINE STALLING WHILE IN MOTION, SLUGGISHNESS, EITHER REVVED UP SO HIGH YOU THINK ITS GONNA BLOW TO NOT IDLING AT ALL AND CUTTING OFF. MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL CHASSIS EVEN FLEW OFF WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE PLEASE LETS TAKE ACTION. WE DO NO...

DITTO ON ALL THE OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LISTED AT THIS SITE. ENGINE STALLING WHILE IN MOTION, SLUGGISHNESS, EITHER REVVED UP SO HIGH YOU THINK ITS GONNA BLOW TO NOT IDLING AT ALL AND CUTTING OFF. MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL CHASSIS EVEN FLEW OFF WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE PLEASE LETS TAKE ACTION. WE DO NO...

PREMATURE WEAR OF FLYWHEEL. DUE TO FAILURE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THEN PUTTING UP HAND BRAKE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, AND RAN THROUGH GARAGE INTO THE BASEMENT.*AK

AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THEN PUTTING UP HAND BRAKE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, AND RAN THROUGH GARAGE INTO THE BASEMENT.*AK

WHILE DRIVING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL KICK IN INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THE CATALYST HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AND FRONT END WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL KICK IN INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THE CATALYST HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AND FRONT END WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL KICK IN INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THE CATALYST HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AND FRONT END WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL KICK IN INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THE CATALYST HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AND FRONT END WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES. *TT

WHILE DRIVING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL KICK IN INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THE CATALYST HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN OIL LEAK AND FRONT END WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES. *TT

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR BRAKE CLYINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*JB

BRAKE HOSE COLLAPSED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE HARD TO STOP.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. NLM

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THERES GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACING. CONSUMER STATES AT 7000 MILE VEHICLE GRINDING NOISE STARTED AGAIN AND DEALER REPLACED HUB ASSEMBLY AGAIN. PLEASE PR...

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK WAS BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND I HAD A OIL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE. CAR STARTED TO SHAKE EVEN AFTER IT WAS HOT AND MADE A WEIRD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE MOTOR RR WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BRAKES WERE MAKING SOME WEIRD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO ...

Mileage: 51,000

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ROTORS WARPING, VEHICLE WILL SHAKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *YD

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A DEER APPEARED IN THE STREET. TO AVOID HIM, CONSUMER SWERVED AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMERS SEAT BELT POPPED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LURCH FORWARD AND AND HIT HER HEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES. *JG

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A DEER APPEARED IN THE STREET. TO AVOID HIM, CONSUMER SWERVED AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMERS SEAT BELT POPPED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LURCH FORWARD AND AND HIT HER HEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES. *JG

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A DEER APPEARED IN THE STREET. TO AVOID HIM, CONSUMER SWERVED AND HIT AN ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMERS SEAT BELT POPPED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LURCH FORWARD AND AND HIT HER HEAD. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES. *JG

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 40 MPH WITH A LIGHT POLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK MANUFACTURER HAD NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *YH

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. THE SHIFTER JUMPS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. THE SHIFTER JUMPS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY, THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE PAD COMPLETELY FELL OFF.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THIS ALLOWED THE BRAKE PISTON TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR, THE PISTON BEGAN TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, CONSUMER BELIEVES A DESIGN FLAW EXISTS THAT ALL...

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED AND SHUTDOWN VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

OXYGEN SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AFTER ROUTINE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WIPERS WERE NOT CLEARING WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS GO UP SLOWLY, 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE,VEHICLE WAS LOOSING POWER STEERING, DEALER REPLACED THE FAN BELT,AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,WHEEL ...

4-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TWICE WITHIN A 1 YEAR TIME SPAN DURING SNOWSTORMS! IT WAS "REPAIRED"THE FIRST TIME BUT FAILED AGAIN LESS THAN 1 YEAR LATER.BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED DURING DEEP SNOW CONDITIONS,THUSLY MAKING DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE AND CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND POSSIBLE FATAL CONDITIONS.I A...

I CAN SEND YOU A EMAIL I SENT TO CHANNEL 7 OUT HERE IN DENVER COLO. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED IN SUMMARY. *AK

I CAN SEND YOU A EMAIL I SENT TO CHANNEL 7 OUT HERE IN DENVER COLO. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED IN SUMMARY. *AK

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. ROTORS AND PADS LAST FROM TEN TO TWELVE THOUSAND MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. ROTORS AND PADS LAST FROM TEN TO TWELVE THOUSAND MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS DUE TO WHEEL BEARINGS HAD WORN.*JB

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING, WHILE DRIVING, AND STARTING OFF FROM A STOP, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME WAS TOLD THERE WAS A DIFFERENT CAUSE EACH TIME.*JB

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTIONS, IT APPEARS TO BE ENGAGED WHEN IT REALLY IS NOT.*JB

THE REAR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, ALSO THERE IS EXTREME WIND NOISE IN COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR.*JB

THE REAR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, ALSO THERE IS EXTREME WIND NOISE IN COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR.*JB

THE REAR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, ALSO THERE IS EXTREME WIND NOISE IN COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR.*JB

THE REAR LATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, ALSO THERE IS EXTREME WIND NOISE IN COMING FROM THE FRONT DOOR.*JB

CONSUMER STATES SHE IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS THE DOORS UNLOCKING 4 TIMES PER SECOND AND THE HEATER FAN NOT OPERATING.*JB

CONSUMER STATES SHE IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS THE DOORS UNLOCKING 4 TIMES PER SECOND AND THE HEATER FAN NOT OPERATING.*JB

I AM SO DISSATISIFIED WITH KIA. I HAVE 30226 MILES ON MY CAR, AND I'M ALREADY HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS. I JUST GOT DONE PAYING $200.86 FOR AIRPLUGS AND AIRFILTER TO BE REMOVED. WELL, THAT DIDN'T HELP THE PROBLEM THAT I HAVE NOW. WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN PARK MY RPM REVS UP TO 5 AND WHEN I'M DRIVING T...

TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND REPLACEMENTS FROM 11/26/99 AT 19,790 MILES/ 12/28/99 AT 21,156 MILES, TO PRESENT. ALL REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE BY A DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM STILL APPEARS TO BE REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

I AM REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST KIA MOTORS, INC. BECAUSE OF THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE. I PURCHASED A 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ON JANUARY 17, 2000 AND IT HAD ABOUT 2600 MILES ON IT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER AT 6683 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SINCE I WAS R...

I AM REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST KIA MOTORS, INC. BECAUSE OF THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE. I PURCHASED A 1998 KIA SPORTAGE ON JANUARY 17, 2000 AND IT HAD ABOUT 2600 MILES ON IT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER AT 6683 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SINCE I WAS R...

CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT.... I THEN CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS OR SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND FOUND 3 RECALLS THAT FIT IN MY VIN RANGE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED KIA'S 800 NUMBER AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND WAS PROMPTLY TOLD NO. I BELIEVED THIS RESPONSE SINCE IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FRO...

CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT.... I THEN CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS OR SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND FOUND 3 RECALLS THAT FIT IN MY VIN RANGE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED KIA'S 800 NUMBER AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND WAS PROMPTLY TOLD NO. I BELIEVED THIS RESPONSE SINCE IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FRO...

CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT.... I THEN CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS OR SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND FOUND 3 RECALLS THAT FIT IN MY VIN RANGE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED KIA'S 800 NUMBER AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND WAS PROMPTLY TOLD NO. I BELIEVED THIS RESPONSE SINCE IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FRO...

CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT.... I THEN CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS OR SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND FOUND 3 RECALLS THAT FIT IN MY VIN RANGE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED KIA'S 800 NUMBER AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND WAS PROMPTLY TOLD NO. I BELIEVED THIS RESPONSE SINCE IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FRO...

CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT.... I THEN CHECKED THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS OR SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND FOUND 3 RECALLS THAT FIT IN MY VIN RANGE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED KIA'S 800 NUMBER AND ASKED IF MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND WAS PROMPTLY TOLD NO. I BELIEVED THIS RESPONSE SINCE IT WAS COMING DIRECTLY FRO...

CONTINUATION PART 3...VERY SLOWLY, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE CRUNCHING OR GRINDING METAL ON METAL NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN (NOT THE BRAKES), THE WAS A HORRIBLE GROAN SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON THE FREEWAY, THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE HUBS ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE WO...

CONTINUATION PART 3...VERY SLOWLY, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE CRUNCHING OR GRINDING METAL ON METAL NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN (NOT THE BRAKES), THE WAS A HORRIBLE GROAN SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON THE FREEWAY, THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE HUBS ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE WO...

CONTINUATION PART 3...VERY SLOWLY, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE CRUNCHING OR GRINDING METAL ON METAL NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED DOWN (NOT THE BRAKES), THE WAS A HORRIBLE GROAN SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON THE FREEWAY, THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE HUBS ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE WO...

CONTINUATION PART 4...ON AS THEY USUALLY DID WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 2 DAYS LATER AND FOUND THAT THE TECHNICIAN OR "SOMEONE" DISCONNECTED MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ENGINE LIGHT FROM COMING ON AND ME COMING BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER K...

CONTINUATION PART 4...ON AS THEY USUALLY DID WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 2 DAYS LATER AND FOUND THAT THE TECHNICIAN OR "SOMEONE" DISCONNECTED MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE ENGINE LIGHT FROM COMING ON AND ME COMING BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER K...

FINAL CONTINUATION 5...THE FENDER. THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER 3 DAYS WHILE THEY KNOCKED OUT THE DENT AND REPAINTED THE FENDER. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE BACK FOR A MONTH NOW AND EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN. I AM NOW AT 35,150 MILES AND FEAR THAT I WILL HAVE TO INCUR ALL OF THESE...

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 20 AND 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY A ANOTHER DRIVER . CONSUMER STATES THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT THE BACK OF A BUS. CONSUMER STATES WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HIT THE BACK OF A BUS BEFORE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. P...

THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO HAVE VARIOUS PARTS REPAIRED AND REPLACED, VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DEALER HAS TRIED ALL TYPES OF REMEDIES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*JB

THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO HAVE VARIOUS PARTS REPAIRED AND REPLACED, VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DEALER HAS TRIED ALL TYPES OF REMEDIES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*JB

CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS, DEALER REPLACED THE WEATHER STRIP.*JB

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SPARE TIRE RELEASE CABLE IS BROKEN.*JB

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOISY AND LEAKING, DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FAULTY MAIN SILENCER.*JB

TWO WHEELS OUT OF BALANCE, DEALER ALSO NOTICED WEAR PATTERN ON TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO WHEELS BEING OUT OF BALANCE, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

TWO WHEELS OUT OF BALANCE, DEALER ALSO NOTICED WEAR PATTERN ON TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO WHEELS BEING OUT OF BALANCE, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

THE A/C COMPRESSOR IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED THE A/C COMPRESSOR BELT WHICH CAME OFF.*JB

THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO HAVE VARIOUS PARTS REPAIRED AND REPLACED, VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DEALER HAS TRIED ALL TYPES OF REMEDIES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*JB

THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL OCCASIONS, TO HAVE VARIOUS PARTS REPAIRED AND REPLACED, VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DEALER HAS TRIED ALL TYPES OF REMEDIES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*JB

CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LEAKS WHEN IT RAINS, DEALER REPLACED THE WEATHER STRIP.*JB

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR SPARE TIRE RELEASE CABLE IS BROKEN.*JB

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOISY AND LEAKING, DEALER REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FAULTY MAIN SILENCER.*JB

TWO WHEELS OUT OF BALANCE, DEALER ALSO NOTICED WEAR PATTERN ON TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO WHEELS BEING OUT OF BALANCE, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

TWO WHEELS OUT OF BALANCE, DEALER ALSO NOTICED WEAR PATTERN ON TIRES, POSSIBLY RELATED TO WHEELS BEING OUT OF BALANCE, NO TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC

THE A/C COMPRESSOR IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED THE A/C COMPRESSOR BELT WHICH CAME OFF.*JB

CONSUMER STATES STARTER IS INOPERATIVE.*JB

CONSUMER STATES EXHAUST PIPE IS INOPERATIVE.*JB

CONSUMER STATES VALVE COVER GASKET IS INOPERATIVE.*JB

HAD SUV INTO SHOP ABOUT 7 TIMES FOR WHEEL BEARING. ONCE ON A RECALL FOR BEARING ALSO HAD BRAKES FIXED BECAUSE OF BEARING. FAILED TWO STATE INSPECTIONS DUE TO BEARING.HAD A RECALL FOR EXAUST.*AK

HAD SUV INTO SHOP ABOUT 7 TIMES FOR WHEEL BEARING. ONCE ON A RECALL FOR BEARING ALSO HAD BRAKES FIXED BECAUSE OF BEARING. FAILED TWO STATE INSPECTIONS DUE TO BEARING.HAD A RECALL FOR EXAUST.*AK

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

ALL FOUR WINDOWS GET STUCK, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES, VEHICLE IS TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 4X4 WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AIR CONDITIONER WORKS 1 OUT OF 4 TIMES, LATCH OPENS ON BACK OF VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. BLACK TARRY DUST ON FRONT TIRES.

WHEEL ASSEMBLY BECOMES "LOOSE" AND REQUIRES ROUTINE TIGHTENING BY DEALER. LOOSE WHEEL CAUSES SAFETY HAZARD & POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF CONTROL AS WELL AS NEEDLESS DAMAGE TO REMAINING HUB ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS TOTALING AS MUCH AS $3,500 PER INCIDENT TO REPAIR.*AK

VEHICLE STALLS AND BACKFIRES. DEALER AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

VEHICLE HESITATES IN ACCELERATION ONCE CONSUMER LIFTS OFF THE GAS. ENGINE VIBRATES HARD AND WILL SHUT OFF IF NOT ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE MASTER AIR FLOW. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE A/C IS ON AND OFF.*AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED, AND THEN ENGINE BLEW UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS GOING SOUTH BOUND. SHE SAW A TRUCK THAT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LEFT TURN. WENT ONTO THE SHOULDERS WITH DIRT KICKING UP. GRAVEL WENT INTO CONSUMER VEHICLE TIRES, AND GRAVEL PULLED VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. SHE HIT A FENCE AND A LI...

VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP THAT DETERMINED THAT BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REASON WAS GIVEN TO CONSUMER FOR CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. ALSO, MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE CONNECTION PROBLEMS BETWEEN BATTERY AND CABLES. PLEASE PROV...

VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTING WHEN IGNITION WAS TURNED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP THAT DETERMINED THAT BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REASON WAS GIVEN TO CONSUMER FOR CAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. ALSO, MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE CONNECTION PROBLEMS BETWEEN BATTERY AND CABLES. PLEASE PROV...

ALL THREE, 2 FRONTAL AND 1 REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE RUSTING WITH ONLY 31,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *NOTE: THIS WAS JUST REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP ON APRIL 16, 2001.*AK

DEAD BATTERY NEEDEDS JUMPED TWICE -REPLACED ON PRORATED WARRANTY: TEMPERATURE GUAGE WOULD GO TO COLD - SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK

DEAD BATTERY NEEDEDS JUMPED TWICE -REPLACED ON PRORATED WARRANTY: TEMPERATURE GUAGE WOULD GO TO COLD - SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK

4 WHEEL DRIVE NOT WORKING FOR SOMETIME DURING WINTER STORM- REPLACED BOTH FRONT KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *AK

LOUD EXHAUST- MUFFLER WAS SPLIT- REPLACED THE MUFFLER AND TAIL PIPE (2ND EXHAUST PROBLEM)*AK

EXHAUST NOISE IN FRONT OF CAR- TO REPLACED CAT. CONVERTER ON 8/10/00, PRIOR APPT. ON 7/26/00 PARTS TO BE ORDERED

FRONT BRAKES CHRIPPING WHILE DRIVING- REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS ON 8/10/00 FROM PRIOR APPT. ON 7/26/00 WHEN PARTS WERE ORDERED.(WAS 2ND REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS)*AK

CENTER CONSOL LID BROKE UNABLE TO OPEN- REPLACED WITH NEW ONE. *AK

SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY IS RUSTING - REPAINTED- HOWEVER IT IS RUSTING AGAIN ON 4/13/01. *AK

SPARE TIRE RELEASE CABLE WOULD NOT WORK TO RELEASE TIRE TO GET INTO BACK OF VEHICLE. *AK

FRONT BRAKES SQEAKING- DEALER SCRAPPED OFF GLAZING BUILD UP. *AK

BLOWER MAKING LOUD NOISES- WAS REPLACED THIS TIME- WAS REPAIRED PRIOR ON 2/5/99. *AK

RATTLING UNDER CAR FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM- ADJUSTED HEAT SHIELD

CONDENSATION IN LEFT HEADLIGHT- THEY CLEANED OUT VENT HOLE- SAME PROBLEM ON1/1/98 , HOWEVER LIGHT WAS REPLACED THEN. *AK

FRONT BRAKES PULSATING- CHECK AND REPLACED FRONT ROTORS

HUBS RECALL BY MANUFACTURE- DONE. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON AND FLUTTERING WHEN STARTING- DICOVERED O2 SENSOR WAS BAD- REPLACED

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON AND FLUTTERING WHEN STARTING- DICOVERED O2 SENSOR WAS BAD- REPLACED

ENGINE HESITIATES- SEEMS TO STAY IN LOWERE GEAR UNTIL WARM- SHOP PUT IN OIL TREATMENT TO HELP- STILL DOES THIS TO THIS DATE 4/13/01. *AK

SPARE TIRE RELEASE WAS FREEZEN UNABLE TO OPEN- SHOP THAWWED IT OUT AND LUBRICATED IT. *AK

BLOWER STOPPED WORKING (WINTER- TIME) - SHOP FIXED BAD CONNECTION

PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR UNABLE TO ADJUST- BROKEN INSIDE, NEED TO REPLACE- PARTS ON BACK ORDER. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD STOP HALF WAY- THEY LUBRICATED WINDOW. *AK

OVER ALL 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOSEN'T SEEM TO WORK WHEN INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS THAT IT IS ON. *AK

TIRES ARE WEARING LOW- WAS TOLD TO REPLACE AT 22,000 MILES WILL NEED TO REPLACE- WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER THEN FOR THEY ARE NOT WORN DOWN ENOUGH. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 5MUL TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)

BOTH FRONT ROTORS WORE OUT BELOW RECOMENDED SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF WARNING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BASED ON SQUEAK NOISES MADE FROM BRAKES PADS ONLY.*AK

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IT IS SOMETHING ELSE THAT CAUSES IT TO COME BACK ON. AND THEY INSIST THAT I PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. I TOOK IT TO DO ALL THE RECALLS AND THEY CLAIM TO HAVE DONE THEM. I CAN ONLY TAKE THEIR WORD. I HAVE TAKEN IT 2XS AND PROBLEM...

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH DOES NOT HOLD, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****743827

Mileage: 19,176

ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER REPLACED ROTOR/ PADS AND CALIPERS THREE TIMES ALREADY. WHEN THIS WORK HAS BEEN DONE THERE WAS 1300 MILES ON VEHICLE . *AK

ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER REPLACED ROTOR/ PADS AND CALIPERS THREE TIMES ALREADY. WHEN THIS WORK HAS BEEN DONE THERE WAS 1300 MILES ON VEHICLE . *AK

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1998, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR, HEAD GASKET, WIRING HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1998, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR, HEAD GASKET, WIRING HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1998, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR, HEAD GASKET, WIRING HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 1998, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR, HEAD GASKET, WIRING HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 2/4/99. 2ND TIME 6/10/99. 3RD TIME 8/19/99. 4TH TIME 11/18/99. 5TH TIME 5/26/00. 6TH TIME 7/25/00. 7TH TIME 10/4/00. 8TH TIME 1/17/01. EACH TIME THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN WARPED. THEY ARE REPLACED WITH THE PADS. KIA SAID THEY WOULD NOT BUY MY CAR BACK. MY CAR NEE...

FUEL TANK SENSOR WENT OUT IN VEHICLE 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. DOOR HANDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD CAME OFF TWICE. 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT WORK WHEN USING IT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL TANK SHOULD NOT BE FILLED COMPLETELY. WILL BE LOOKING AT THE OTHER PROBLEMS FOR REPAI...

FUEL TANK SENSOR WENT OUT IN VEHICLE 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. DOOR HANDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD CAME OFF TWICE. 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT WORK WHEN USING IT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL TANK SHOULD NOT BE FILLED COMPLETELY. WILL BE LOOKING AT THE OTHER PROBLEMS FOR REPAI...

FUEL TANK SENSOR WENT OUT IN VEHICLE 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. DOOR HANDLE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE HAD CAME OFF TWICE. 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT WORK WHEN USING IT. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL TANK SHOULD NOT BE FILLED COMPLETELY. WILL BE LOOKING AT THE OTHER PROBLEMS FOR REPAI...

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING FROM A STOP POSITION AND UNABLE TO RESTART WHEN THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. KEY WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOCK UP INTO IGNITION SWITCH, AND UNABLE TO REMOVE IT. ALSO, BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCC...

I AM A KIA TECH IN CT . THE 1998 AND 1999 SPORTAGE WAS RECALLED TO HAVE THE STEERING KNUCLES REPLACED.THE FOUR WHEELDRIVE VACUM HUBS WOULD SUCK WATER AND DIRT INTO THE WHEELBEARINGS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.IN SOME CASES I HAVE SEEN THE BEARINGS WERE SO LOOSE THE VEHICLES WOULD LOSE THERE BRAKES. THE RE...

I AM A KIA TECH IN CT . THE 1998 AND 1999 SPORTAGE WAS RECALLED TO HAVE THE STEERING KNUCLES REPLACED.THE FOUR WHEELDRIVE VACUM HUBS WOULD SUCK WATER AND DIRT INTO THE WHEELBEARINGS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.IN SOME CASES I HAVE SEEN THE BEARINGS WERE SO LOOSE THE VEHICLES WOULD LOSE THERE BRAKES. THE RE...

I AM A KIA TECH IN CT . THE 1998 AND 1999 SPORTAGE WAS RECALLED TO HAVE THE STEERING KNUCLES REPLACED.THE FOUR WHEELDRIVE VACUM HUBS WOULD SUCK WATER AND DIRT INTO THE WHEELBEARINGS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.IN SOME CASES I HAVE SEEN THE BEARINGS WERE SO LOOSE THE VEHICLES WOULD LOSE THERE BRAKES. THE RE...

4- WHELL DRIVE UNIT POPS OUT OR WON'T GO INTO 4- WHEEL DRIVE. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE 4 TIMES. *AK

WOULD APPLY BRAKES AND THEY FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. BRAKES KEPT WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY. WOULD HAVE BRAKES REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM KEPT REAPPEARING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO MECHANIC TO INSPECT. *AK

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE WILL NOT ENGAGE WHEN IT IS ACTIVATED. CONSUMER HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH KIA ABOUT THIS. *AK

VEHICLE HAS A SHOCK PROBLEM WHEN GETTING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. WHEN TURNING VEHICLE ON CONSUMER GETS A SHOCK. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. *AK

VEHICLE HAS A SHOCK PROBLEM WHEN GETTING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. WHEN TURNING VEHICLE ON CONSUMER GETS A SHOCK. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. *AK

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND FLUID LEAKAGE PROBLEMS, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS RELATED TO RECALL 99V325, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND THE DEALERSHIP NEVER STATED ANYTHING REGARDING THE RECALLS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE ...

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND FLUID LEAKAGE PROBLEMS, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS RELATED TO RECALL 99V325, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND THE DEALERSHIP NEVER STATED ANYTHING REGARDING THE RECALLS, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE ...

4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM HAS GONE OUT DUE TO FRONT AXLE SEALS LEAKING. DEALER SAID PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. UNKNOWN WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK *SLC

AT 20-25 MPH IN SNOW CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, LIGHT INDICATED THAT IT WAS. CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL, ONLY 2-WHEELS WERE TURNING, 4 WHEEL DRIVE NOT WORKING. *AK

I WAS FORCED TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I DID THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND THE CAR MADE A VIOLENT SKID AND TURN TO THE RIGHT . I LET OFF OF THE BRAKES AND LET THE CAR CORRECT IT'S SLIDE. WHEN I DID IT MADE SEVERAL VERY NOTICABLE THUMPS IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. WHEN I STEP...

VEHICLE NEVER HAD 4-WHEEL DRIVE EVEN THOUGH 4- WHEEL GREEN LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON . FAILURE WAS DUE TO FRONT SEAL THAT SHRANK. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX DEFECT, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS, PLACING CONSUMER IN DANGEROUS SITUATION. CONSUMER IS NOW ON WAITING LIST...

VEHICLE NEVER HAD 4-WHEEL DRIVE EVEN THOUGH 4- WHEEL GREEN LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON . FAILURE WAS DUE TO FRONT SEAL THAT SHRANK. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX DEFECT, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS, PLACING CONSUMER IN DANGEROUS SITUATION. CONSUMER IS NOW ON WAITING LIST...

4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT ENGAGING. DEALER HAS MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR. RECALLED SEPTEMBER 1999. REPLACED VACCUM SEAL DECEMBER 27, 2000 STILL NOT WORKING.*AK

THE CAR HAS ON GOING PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TELLING KIA'S MECHANICS THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER. 1) ELECTRICAL-POWER SURGES, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING,FUSES BLOWING! KIA REPLACED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT SHOULD BE FINE NOW BUT IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN! WENT IN FOR ...

THE CAR HAS ON GOING PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TELLING KIA'S MECHANICS THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER. 1) ELECTRICAL-POWER SURGES, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING,FUSES BLOWING! KIA REPLACED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT SHOULD BE FINE NOW BUT IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN! WENT IN FOR ...

THE CAR HAS ON GOING PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TELLING KIA'S MECHANICS THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER. 1) ELECTRICAL-POWER SURGES, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING,FUSES BLOWING! KIA REPLACED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT SHOULD BE FINE NOW BUT IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN! WENT IN FOR ...

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALERSHIP FOR SURGING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ON. *SLC

WE WERE LUCKY IN A 25 MILE SPEED ZONE-HIGHWAY SPEED WOULD HAVE KILLED US. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY

ACORDING TO DEALERSHIP , THE PREDRILLED HOLES AND THE CHILD SAFTY SEAT ANCHORING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 1998 KIA SPORTAGE AND ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ITS IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW. IM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ANY ASSISTANCE ...

ACORDING TO DEALERSHIP , THE PREDRILLED HOLES AND THE CHILD SAFTY SEAT ANCHORING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 1998 KIA SPORTAGE AND ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ITS IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW. IM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ANY ASSISTANCE ...

VEHICLE HAS AIR LEAKAGE THROUGH WINDSHIELD AND WHEN ON HIGHWAY SPEED IN ROCKS. DEFROST DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY A FAN IS ALWAYS RUNNING WITH EITHER HOT/COLD. THE SEAT BELT LOCKS ON YOU AT ANY TIME. THE BREAKS MAKE A GRINDING NOISE.

VEHICLE HAS AIR LEAKAGE THROUGH WINDSHIELD AND WHEN ON HIGHWAY SPEED IN ROCKS. DEFROST DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY A FAN IS ALWAYS RUNNING WITH EITHER HOT/COLD. THE SEAT BELT LOCKS ON YOU AT ANY TIME. THE BREAKS MAKE A GRINDING NOISE.

BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG. *SLC

IGNITION WIRE WAS CORRODED, IT CAUSED A BAD CONNECTION AT THE STARTER. *SLC

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *SLC

VEHICLE HAS STALLED MANY TIMES AND THE CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESTART, SEVERAL TIMES THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, POSSIBLY AN ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

DEALER REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A MISFIRE. *SLC

BATTERY FAILED. *SLC

ALARM SYSTEM EXPERIENCED FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. *SLC

STARTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO START. *SLC

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN APRIL 2000. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN SIX TIMES TO GET THE REPAIR COMPLETE. AT THIS TIME THE LIGHT IS OFF. THE LAST REPAIR WAS MADE ON OCT. 9, 2000. THE DEALERS KEEPS REPLACING THE SAME PART. I THINK THAT IT IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT CAUSES A ...

WHILE PERIODICALLY DRIVING 5MPH OR LESS VEHICLE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON FIRST, THAN IT SHUTOFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND CAUSE OR REMEDY. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT, VEHICLE HAS SHUTDOWN 5 MORE TIMES. *AK

WHILE PERIODICALLY DRIVING 5MPH OR LESS VEHICLE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON FIRST, THAN IT SHUTOFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND CAUSE OR REMEDY. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT, VEHICLE HAS SHUTDOWN 5 MORE TIMES. *AK

MAIN CONCERN IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF INDICATOR LAMP IS ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. CAUSING A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ON HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

MAIN CONCERN IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF INDICATOR LAMP IS ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. CAUSING A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ON HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

MAIN CONCERN IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF INDICATOR LAMP IS ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. CAUSING A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ON HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

MAIN CONCERN IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF INDICATOR LAMP IS ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. CAUSING A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ON HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

MAIN CONCERN IS 4 WHEEL DRIVE, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF INDICATOR LAMP IS ON AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. CAUSING A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY ON HAZARDOUS ROADWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK

I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND HAVE HAD MANY REPETITIVE PROBLEMS. CAR STALLS / LOSES POWER AT VARIOUS TIMES. DEALER SERVICED CAR MANY TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND I ALMOST GOT KILLED YESTERDAY WHEN IT LOST POWER AS I WAS GETTING ON THE PARKWAY. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T OPEN FROM INSID...

I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND HAVE HAD MANY REPETITIVE PROBLEMS. CAR STALLS / LOSES POWER AT VARIOUS TIMES. DEALER SERVICED CAR MANY TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND I ALMOST GOT KILLED YESTERDAY WHEN IT LOST POWER AS I WAS GETTING ON THE PARKWAY. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOESN'T OPEN FROM INSID...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

IM NOT HAPPY THAT I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND IT AVERAGES GOING INTO THE SHOP EVERY 6-8 WEEKS. I CANT AFFORD THIS. IM TO ARRANGE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION WHILE MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP, ITS BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LITE, WHEN WORK IS DONE THEY DON'T CALL AND TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CAN BE PICKE...

I DRIVE A 1998 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 37500 MILES. I RECENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP REPORTING A LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE STALLING, AND CAR NOT RESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE. WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURED THE CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT ...

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF TO 85 MPH AND THEN BECAME STUCK. WHEN SHIFTED INTO NUETRAL, THE RPM'S CONTINUED TO INCREASE TO THE TOP OF THE SCALE. THE ONLY WAY WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WAS BY USING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW IT ENOUGH IN 5TH GEAR TO CAUSE A STALL....

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER TWICE AND ENGINE REPLACED ONCE, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER TWICE AND ENGINE REPLACED ONCE, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT BECAUSE IT WASNT TORQUED ENOUGH AT THE FACTORY. KIA HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY COMPLIANTS. VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE FOR 28 DAYS IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD. *AK

I HAVE HAD BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BOTH - DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS THE MANUFACTURES PROBLEM THAT THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR US - HELP!!! RECALL THE BRAKES AND ROTOR MANUFACTURING FOR THE KIA SPORTAGES - *AK

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN ANY GEAR CAN HEAR A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE. WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON CLUTCH, IT REDUCES THE SQUEALING NOISE, CONSUMER STATED IT WAS A VERY ANNOYING SOUND. *AK

THERE IS SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH KIA PRODUCTS AND THEY SHOULD NOT EVEN BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING WRONG WITH THEM AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

THERE IS SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH KIA PRODUCTS AND THEY SHOULD NOT EVEN BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING WRONG WITH THEM AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

RECALL 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL IT STALLED AND DIED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN OR DRIVE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. *AK *ML

WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP VEHICLE IT WILL STAY ON FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN IT WILL STALL WITHOUT A WARNING. AT OTHER TIMES WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WILL STALL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALER REPEATEDLY FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL 99V325000 THREE TIMES FOR STALLING. OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY. BEFORE RECEIVING RECALL NOTICE, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DIE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *...

BRAKES HAVE EXCESS POWDER ON HUB CAPS AND REPLACING OF THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS EVERY 3,000 MILES. *AK

PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, SERVICED VEHICLE DUE TO FAILURE. YH

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL, IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE AVOIDING ACCIDENTS DUE TO BRAKE FADING. YH

THE WINDOW SEALS ON THE DOOR FAILURE CAUSED THE AIR KEPT COMING IN. YH

WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM THE ANCHORAGE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSING ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

BRAKE PULSATE DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. *MJS

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF GARAGE DUE TO ENGINE COOLANT SMELL. IT USUALLY TAKES SEVERAL VISITS BEFORE THE DEALER DECIDES TO REPLACE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP, ETC. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE HAD 3 RADIATORS IN THIS VEHICLE AND THE COOLANT SMELL STILL IS STRONG. ...

WE HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR THE LAST ALMOST TWO YEARS, APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES TO REPLACE WITH THE MOST RECENT TIME BEING ONLY 5000 MILES AGO, THE DEALER NOW WANTS US TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND THE WARRANTY IS STILL IN EXISTANCE WITH THE VEHICLE (ALM...

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A 60 - 90 DEGREE TURN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

CONSUMER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL 98V-222 OF THE STEERING SHAFT WHEN VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NOR WAS THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO PURCHASE. NLM

AFTER PICKING UP DAUGHTER FROM THE DAYCARE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, TRAVELLING ABOUT 45MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND LOST CONTROL. WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER AND PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN, LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL TAKE OFF. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY CAME ON. ONCE WHILE COMING ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS, VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TOOK OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST C...

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN, LIKE THERE WAS NO GAS AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL TAKE OFF. ALSO, ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY CAME ON. ONCE WHILE COMING ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS, VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TOOK OFF, AND CONSUMER LOST C...

FRONT HUBS WERE SEIZED. PURCHASED VEHICLE 1 WEEK BEFORE INCIDENT. *AK

CONNECTOR CORROSION CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO START. ALSO, THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT OIL LEAK. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65MPH, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. WAS AS IF SOMEONE PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STEPPED ON GAS.

CONNECTOR CORROSION CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO START. ALSO, THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT OIL LEAK. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65MPH, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. WAS AS IF SOMEONE PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STEPPED ON GAS.

CONNECTOR CORROSION CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO START. ALSO, THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT OIL LEAK. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65MPH, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. WAS AS IF SOMEONE PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STEPPED ON GAS.

RECALL 99V325000, DEALER FIXED VEHICLE FOR THE RECALL, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH . DLR IS GONTHER KIA, 954-797-1680. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

BRAKES WOULD WEAR OUT EXCESSIVELY. THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES. DEALER'S MECHANIC GAVE NO REASON FOR THE CAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC & INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BRAKES EXCESSIVELY WORE OUT DUE TO THE MATERIALS USED. *AK

FRONT BEARINGS REPLACED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AFTER REPLACEMENT BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER DUE TO FAULTY PARTS THAT FELL APART, HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY/FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE AND NOT LOCKING IN PROPERLY AND CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL ON MINIMAL SNOW COVERAGE PRIOR TO RECALL ...

SPARE TIRE RELEASE CABLE RUSTED CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING. *MJS

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED, CAUSING NOISE. *MJS

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING AND THE DEALER FAILED TO FIX IT BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRATION. YH

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING ENGINE STALLING. CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V325000/ENGINE STALLING. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SIX WEEKS. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

RECALL # 99V325000 KIA/ENGINE STALLING; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL CAMPAIGN. DEALER IS NOT SURE WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. OWNER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE ON FEB. 25, 2000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN COMING TO STOP VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

BATTERY WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE CAUSING CONSUMER TO BE STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT. NLM

RADIO/CD PLAYER FAILED AND WOULD NOT EJECT CD FROM PLAYER. NLM

LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW IS OFF TRACK DUE TO FAULTY REGULATOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IN MOTION. NLM

HATCH/TRUNCK UNABLE TO BE OPENED BECAUSE WHEEL RELEASE WILL NOT RELEASE. NLM

WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. NLM

WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSE RUSTED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE DUST TO GATHER. DEALER REPLACED BEARING ROTOR AND PADS IN FRONT, FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, AND FRONT WHEEL BRAKE PADS. NLM

FUSE BOX WILL NOT CLOSE. NLM

PUDDLES OF WATER SEEPED INTO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO AIR CONDITIONER. NLM

CONSUMER CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL 99V32500/ ENGINE STALLING REPAIRS, AND WASN'T ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL APRIL 13, 2000. *AK

WHENEVER CONSUMER STEPS ON BRAKES THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTS TO VIBRATE. *AK

WHENEVER CONSUMER STEPS ON BRAKES THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTS TO VIBRATE. *AK

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. DEALER INDICATED THAT PARTS HAVE YET TO BE RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE CORRECTED. *AK *ML

NHTSA RECALL/ MANUFACTURER'S 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. KIA DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH CARS THAT HAVE CRONIC PROBLEMS.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. KIA DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH CARS THAT HAVE CRONIC PROBLEMS.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. KIA DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH CARS THAT HAVE CRONIC PROBLEMS.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED. KIA DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH CARS THAT HAVE CRONIC PROBLEMS.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN CAR STALLED AND NOSE DIVED UNDER THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

SEAT BELTS WERE CUT OUT OF CAR BY DEALER. *AK

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V325000/ ENGINE STALLING. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

RECALL 99V325/ ENGINE STALLING. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE BECAUSE CONSUMER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT UNDER THE LEMON LAW. *AK

VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML

WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TWICE. ALSO, THE MOULDING AROUND THE SPARKS PLUGS BROKE LOOSE, AND IT WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS. SHIELD OVE...

WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TWICE. ALSO, THE MOULDING AROUND THE SPARKS PLUGS BROKE LOOSE, AND IT WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS. SHIELD OVE...

WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TWICE. ALSO, THE MOULDING AROUND THE SPARKS PLUGS BROKE LOOSE, AND IT WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS. SHIELD OVE...

WHILE ACCELERATING IN REVERSE VEHICLE CUTS OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS CHANGED TWICE. ALSO, THE MOULDING AROUND THE SPARKS PLUGS BROKE LOOSE, AND IT WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING STALLING PROBLEMS. SHIELD OVE...

THE CAR HAS BEEN THE SHOP MORE THAN IT HAS BEEN OUT. THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPTARTMENT HAS INFORMED ME, THAT SINCE THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM I HAVE DISCRIBED TO THEM,THEY CAN'T FIX THE CAR. WHEN I PICK THE CAR BACK UP FROM THE SERVICE DEPTARTMENT, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES FOR ME. TIME...

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HARD VIBRATION WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END. ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. AT 16,000 MILES THE ROTORS AND BRAKES PADS NEEDED REPLACING AGAIN. VEHCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO DRIVER'S ERROR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IN...

WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR CRASH SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME UNHOOKED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON. *AK

ALL THE NUT, BOLTS, CLAMPS, BRACKETS AND SOME PARTS IN MY KIA ARE BADLY CORRODED/RUSTED....ECT. NONE OF THESE PARTS ARE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. IT LOOKS AS IF THEY USED THE CHEAPEST PARTS THEY COULD FIND. I'M SCARED THAT THE WHOLE THING MIGHT FALL APART DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ANOTHER COUPLE OF Y...

VEHICLE SOMTIMES ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY

THE TRNAMISSION FAIL TWICE ONCE AFTER THE CAR WAS CHECKED BEFORE WE LEFT ON VACATION, THE DEELER WILL NOT HELP MY AND WE HAVE ENDED UP HAVING A RESTRAINING ORDER DRAW UP BECAUSE OF THE THREATS FROM HIS STAFF. KIA IT'S SELF HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAV OFFERED A REDICULUS TRAID IN OF $7000. THE CAR WAS ...

THE TRNAMISSION FAIL TWICE ONCE AFTER THE CAR WAS CHECKED BEFORE WE LEFT ON VACATION, THE DEELER WILL NOT HELP MY AND WE HAVE ENDED UP HAVING A RESTRAINING ORDER DRAW UP BECAUSE OF THE THREATS FROM HIS STAFF. KIA IT'S SELF HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAV OFFERED A REDICULUS TRAID IN OF $7000. THE CAR WAS ...

BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, SEVERAL REPAIRS (ROTORS,PADS,VALVE, ETC.), HOWEVER BRAKES OVERHEATED ON ONE OCCASION AND CAUGHT FIRE, POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *MJS

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATING, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT STALLING AND LOSS OF POWER, DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY FAILURE. *MJS

I'VE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE SHOP FOR THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON 2 TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER , THEY THEN SAID IT WAS A HARNESS, THAT WAS REPLACED THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN FO...

I'VE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE SHOP FOR THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON 2 TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER , THEY THEN SAID IT WAS A HARNESS, THAT WAS REPLACED THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN FO...

I'VE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE SHOP FOR THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON 2 TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER , THEY THEN SAID IT WAS A HARNESS, THAT WAS REPLACED THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN FO...

I'VE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE SHOP FOR THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON 2 TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER , THEY THEN SAID IT WAS A HARNESS, THAT WAS REPLACED THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN FO...

I'VE HAD CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE SHOP FOR THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON 2 TIMES, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER , THEY THEN SAID IT WAS A HARNESS, THAT WAS REPLACED THEN I'VE TAKEN IT IN FO...

FAILED WEATHER STRIP CAUSING LEAKAGE INTO FRONT DOOR. MJS

CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSING BLOWN FUSES AND COMPONENT FAILURE. MJS

GEAR POPPING OUT OF GEAR. MJS

INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION ON THE DRIVESHAFT CAUSING NOISE. MJS

INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED. MJS

ENGINE LEAK DUE TO LOOSE CLAMPS ON HOSE. MJS

POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. MJS

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP IN DRIVEWAY OF HOME, I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT JUST TOOK OFF, I TRIED BRAKING , BUT IT CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD STRAIGHT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT A VERY HIGH SPEED, FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT PROBLEM, HAD CAR TOWED TO THEM. THEY STATED ...

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP IN DRIVEWAY OF HOME, I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT JUST TOOK OFF, I TRIED BRAKING , BUT IT CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD STRAIGHT THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR AT A VERY HIGH SPEED, FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT PROBLEM, HAD CAR TOWED TO THEM. THEY STATED ...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE JAN OF 1999, IT HAD 18,000 MILES. APRROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE I NOTICED THE FRONT HUBS AND RIMS LINED WITH GREASE AND OIL. I INFORMED BOTH THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM, AND THE KIA SERVICE DEPARTMENT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICAL. THEY...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE JAN OF 1999, IT HAD 18,000 MILES. APRROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE I NOTICED THE FRONT HUBS AND RIMS LINED WITH GREASE AND OIL. I INFORMED BOTH THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM, AND THE KIA SERVICE DEPARTMENT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICAL. THEY...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE JAN OF 1999, IT HAD 18,000 MILES. APRROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE I NOTICED THE FRONT HUBS AND RIMS LINED WITH GREASE AND OIL. I INFORMED BOTH THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM, AND THE KIA SERVICE DEPARTMENT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICAL. THEY...

AFTER PICKING CHILD UP FROM SCHOOL CONSUMER PULLED INTO A CAR WASH AND AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. SHE HAD TO PUSH TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE CAR OFF, AND IT STOPPED. SHE IS CURRENTLY AFRAID TO DRIVE AUTOMOBILE. *AK

TURNED OFF VEHICLE TO PUMP GAS, ON ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. BATTERY WAS JUMP STARTED, CAR FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR 4 DAYS. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE FAILED AGAIN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START, JUMPED STARTED THE VEHICLE & DROVE TO SERVICE CENTER. DEALER SERVICE CENTER FOUND A CELL IN T...

WHEN DRIVING ENGINE STALLS. MOST OF THE TIME IT STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. ALSO, THE ENGINE STUTTERS. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE, AND HAS NOT FOUND A SOLUTION. *AK

THE PINS THAT HOLD THE CALIPERS BROKE OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

ON 2-1-99 REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY, AIR INTAKE PIPE AND WIRING DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING. HOWEVER, ON 9-1-99 VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN CAUSING LOST OF STEERING POWER WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ON 10-11-99 THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PRIOR REPLACEMENTS ...

ON 2-1-99 REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY, AIR INTAKE PIPE AND WIRING DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING. HOWEVER, ON 9-1-99 VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN CAUSING LOST OF STEERING POWER WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ON 10-11-99 THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PRIOR REPLACEMENTS ...

ON 2-1-99 REPLACEMENTS WERE DONE TO THE SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY, AIR INTAKE PIPE AND WIRING DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING. HOWEVER, ON 9-1-99 VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN CAUSING LOST OF STEERING POWER WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ON 10-11-99 THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PRIOR REPLACEMENTS ...

THE FRONT ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES WHILE IN A SLOW TIGHT TURN AND BRAKES APPLIED, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FRONT END SHAKE AND VIBRATE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE TURNING INTO PARKING SPACES OR MAKING A U TURN EITHER DIRECTION, AND IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE DEALER ...

VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE BRAKING. NLM

VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS WOULD UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING; DEALER NOTIFIED AND MADE REPAIRS.MAKING A SAFETY REPORT TO NHTSA. *AK

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY DIED OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD VEHICLE TO TOWED TO DEALER. UNABLE TO RESTART RIGHT AWAY. *AK

A/C DRAIN HOSE CLOGGED CAUSING LEAKAGE. MJS

WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID INOPERABLE DUE TO FEED LINE DISCONNECTION. MJS

CD PLAYER FAILED. MJS

CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW. MJS

ROTORS FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION. MJS

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, SEVERAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS (02 SENSOR, ENGINE HARNESS, TP SENSOR, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR ASSEMBLY AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER), HOWEVER PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE . MJS

WHEN STOPPED THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND IF ON AN INCLINE, IT IS AS THOUGH IT WILL STALL BEFORE IT KICKS IN AND GOES. ALSO THE CAR ENGINE SMELLS LIKE SULFUR.

WHEN TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THERE IS HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION, VEHICLE DOES NOT INCREASE SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT END WILL SHAKE/VIBRATE, RESULTING IN POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. 2. VEHICLE WILL ACCELRATE BY ITSELF WITHOUT APPLYING ACCELERATOR. IN BOTH CASES, DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. DEFECTS ARE INTERMITTENT. *AK

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT END WILL SHAKE/VIBRATE, RESULTING IN POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. 2. VEHICLE WILL ACCELRATE BY ITSELF WITHOUT APPLYING ACCELERATOR. IN BOTH CASES, DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT IS NORMAL OPERATION. DEFECTS ARE INTERMITTENT. *AK

WHEEL BEARINGS HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WATER GOT INTO SEALS & WERE NOT SEALING. THIS ALSO AFFECTED 4-WHEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS. *AK

WHEEL BEARINGS HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WATER GOT INTO SEALS & WERE NOT SEALING. THIS ALSO AFFECTED 4-WHEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS. *AK

WHEEL BEARINGS HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WATER GOT INTO SEALS & WERE NOT SEALING. THIS ALSO AFFECTED 4-WHEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS. *AK

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR (ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS). MJS

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, AND THE ENGINE WASN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER'S SHOP FOR REPAIRS SEVEN OR EIGHT TIMS, AND DEALER STILL CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, AND THE ENGINE WASN'T RUNNING PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER'S SHOP FOR REPAIRS SEVEN OR EIGHT TIMS, AND DEALER STILL CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN VEHICLE WAS AT STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, ENGINE IDLED AND THEN WOULD REV UP & DOWN. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOTHING WAS FOUND. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. *AK

FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY SEALS(LEAK)RUSTED OUT BEARINGS, UNSAFE TO DRIVE

MY INTIRE AXLE AND ROTORS AND SHOES WERE RUSTED OUT AND SEIZED UP

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TO 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. ALSO, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKES FAILING. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TO 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. ALSO, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKES FAILING. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TO 70 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. ALSO, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKES FAILING. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE HAS CONSTANT, ANNOYING BRAKE NOISE. SERVICE MANAGER REPLACED ALL THE ROTORS, BOTH FRONT AND REAR, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS ROUTINE MAINTENACE AT UNDER 10,000 MILES. *ET

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE DUE TO A BAD SEAL, THE SEAL CAUSES THE VACUUM NOT TO ENGAGE PROPERLY. *SLC

WHILE THE VEHCLE WAS DRIVEN BY A SERVICE PERSON FROM THE DEALERSHIP, FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FROZE UP. THE WHEEL HUB WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP WITH ONE FROM A PREVIOUS MODEL. THE OWNER BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A NOISE THAT WAS HEARD WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE A...

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO A SQUEAKING NOISE MADE BY THE BRAKES WHEN THE WERE APPLIED. ALSO DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. ROTORS, ONCE AGAIN, NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO A SQUEAKING NOISE MADE BY THE BRAKES WHEN THE WERE APPLIED. ALSO DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. ROTORS, ONCE AGAIN, NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE DEALER KNEW THE BEARINGS WAS BAD AT 19500 MILES AND THEY TOLD MY WIFE IF THEY STARTED GRINDING TO BRING BACK THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING ALL AT ONCE IT PULLED TO THE LEFT AND STARTED GRINDING NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT KIAIS WORKING ON NEW BEARINGS AND HUBS THEY CAN`T GET PARTS THEY H...

THE DEALER KNEW THE BEARINGS WAS BAD AT 19500 MILES AND THEY TOLD MY WIFE IF THEY STARTED GRINDING TO BRING BACK THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WAS NO WARNING ALL AT ONCE IT PULLED TO THE LEFT AND STARTED GRINDING NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT KIAIS WORKING ON NEW BEARINGS AND HUBS THEY CAN`T GET PARTS THEY H...

THE 4- WHEEL DRIVE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE ALSO MAKES HIDEOUS NOISES & THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BADLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NOISES AND VIBRATIONS ARE GETTING WORSE. *AK

THE 4- WHEEL DRIVE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. VEHICLE ALSO MAKES HIDEOUS NOISES & THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BADLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NOISES AND VIBRATIONS ARE GETTING WORSE. *AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY PROBLEMS THE CONSUMER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF. NO SAFETY DEFECTS LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY PROBLEMS THE CONSUMER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF. NO SAFETY DEFECTS LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

POWER MIRRORS FAILED. MJS

BRAKE RECALL WORK COMPLETED HOWEVER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FAILURE AFTER REPAIR (98V-222). MJS

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. MJS

REGARDLESS OF THE SETTING ON THE AIR FLOW MODE SELECTION KNOB, HOT DRY AIR IS ALWAYS DIRECTED INTO THE FACE OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER, RESULTING IN VISION PROBLEMS. ALSO, DUST, DIRT AND POLLENS ARE BLOWN INTO DRIVER'S EYES WHEN DRIVING ON DIRT AND GRAVEL ROADS HERE AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS . KIA R...

TRANSMISSION WILL ABRUPTLEY SHIFT INTO TO A LOW GEAR ON ITS OWN AT 65 MPH. MANUFATURER HAS BEN CONTACTED. *AK

THERE ARE MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AS OF TODAY THER ARE ONLY 1700 MILE ON THE VEHICLEAS WHERE MOR THAN 1/2 THOSE MILES ARE FROM GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE SERVICE DEPT AS IT IS AN 80 MILE TRIP TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AS FOR KIA THEY ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT AS THEY DO NOT EVER RETURN ANY OF MY...

THERE ARE MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AS OF TODAY THER ARE ONLY 1700 MILE ON THE VEHICLEAS WHERE MOR THAN 1/2 THOSE MILES ARE FROM GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE SERVICE DEPT AS IT IS AN 80 MILE TRIP TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AS FOR KIA THEY ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT AS THEY DO NOT EVER RETURN ANY OF MY...

THERE ARE MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AS OF TODAY THER ARE ONLY 1700 MILE ON THE VEHICLEAS WHERE MOR THAN 1/2 THOSE MILES ARE FROM GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE SERVICE DEPT AS IT IS AN 80 MILE TRIP TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AS FOR KIA THEY ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT AS THEY DO NOT EVER RETURN ANY OF MY...

THERE ARE MANY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AS OF TODAY THER ARE ONLY 1700 MILE ON THE VEHICLEAS WHERE MOR THAN 1/2 THOSE MILES ARE FROM GOING BACK AND FORTH TO THE SERVICE DEPT AS IT IS AN 80 MILE TRIP TO THE SERVICE DEPT. AS FOR KIA THEY ARE TOTALLY IGNORANT AS THEY DO NOT EVER RETURN ANY OF MY...

THE HUBS WERE CRACKED AND WHEEL BEARING WAS GONE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. KIA HAS DONE NOTHING TO HELP. *AK *ML

THE HUBS WERE CRACKED AND WHEEL BEARING WAS GONE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. KIA HAS DONE NOTHING TO HELP. *AK *ML

THE HUBS WERE CRACKED AND WHEEL BEARING WAS GONE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. KIA HAS DONE NOTHING TO HELP. *AK *ML

AFTER BEING STUCK IN A SNOW STORM CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE 4-WHEEL DRIVE, EVENTHOUGH THE SYSTEM WAS ENGAGED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

WHEEL BEARING AND HUBS CRACKED, CAUSING THE METAL TO GRIND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. ALSO WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. WAS ADVISED BY MIDAS NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE- WHEELE COULD COME OFF. *AK

WHEEL BEARING AND HUBS CRACKED, CAUSING THE METAL TO GRIND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. ALSO WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. WAS ADVISED BY MIDAS NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE- WHEELE COULD COME OFF. *AK

I PURCHASED A LEFTOVER NEW 1998 SPORTAGE 4X4 ON 4/12/99. THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON 3/31/98. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE FOR AUTOBODY REPAIRS ON THURSDAY 5/13/99 WITH 592 MILES ON IT. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE ON MODAY 5/17/99 WITH 594 MILES ON IT THE LIFTERS WERE MAKING A HORRIBLE TAPPING NOISE. I ...

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 8300 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON AND THEY CHANGE THE ENG BRAKE SOLENOID. THE SECONED TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALL FOUR BRAKES PARCIALLY LOCKED UP. THIS TIME I WAS DONIG 68 ON THE HIGHWAY AND...

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 8300 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON AND THEY CHANGE THE ENG BRAKE SOLENOID. THE SECONED TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND ALL FOUR BRAKES PARCIALLY LOCKED UP. THIS TIME I WAS DONIG 68 ON THE HIGHWAY AND...

AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE NOTICE HIGH AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST ON BOTH FRONT DISK BRAKES DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL FOR MATELLIC BRAKES CURRENTLY SQEAKING

BRAKES GRINDING PEDDLE GOING TO FLOORWHEELBEARING BROKE

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND STARTING AGAIN THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN GAS IS APPLIED VEHICLE HAS A DELAYED START. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND STARTING AGAIN THE ENGINE CUTS OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN GAS IS APPLIED VEHICLE HAS A DELAYED START. ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITION FRONT SUSPENSION HUB BROKE. *AK

WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS, GEARS STICK IN BETWEEN SHIFTING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS AIR LEAKS & AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WIND IS ANNOYING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS INTO PLACE AS SOON AS THE PASSENGER CLAMPS INTO PLACE. ONE DOESN'T HAVE TO PRESS BRAKE PEDDLE FOR IT TO TIGHTEN AROUND PERSON. WHEN DRIVING AND PARTICULARLY ENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT...

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS AIR LEAKS & AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WIND IS ANNOYING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS INTO PLACE AS SOON AS THE PASSENGER CLAMPS INTO PLACE. ONE DOESN'T HAVE TO PRESS BRAKE PEDDLE FOR IT TO TIGHTEN AROUND PERSON. WHEN DRIVING AND PARTICULARLY ENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT...

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS AIR LEAKS & AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WIND IS ANNOYING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS INTO PLACE AS SOON AS THE PASSENGER CLAMPS INTO PLACE. ONE DOESN'T HAVE TO PRESS BRAKE PEDDLE FOR IT TO TIGHTEN AROUND PERSON. WHEN DRIVING AND PARTICULARLY ENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT...

FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS AIR LEAKS & AT HIGH SPEEDS THE WIND IS ANNOYING. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS INTO PLACE AS SOON AS THE PASSENGER CLAMPS INTO PLACE. ONE DOESN'T HAVE TO PRESS BRAKE PEDDLE FOR IT TO TIGHTEN AROUND PERSON. WHEN DRIVING AND PARTICULARLY ENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO DOWN SHIFT...

WHEN DRIVING ON WET AND DRY PAVEMENT THE REAR TIRES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN. ALSO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURRED WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE ROLLED OVER THREE TO FOUR TIMES, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

SHIFT-0N-THE-FLY IS HARD TO SHIFT. TAKES ALL 150 POUNDS OF ME AT TIMES TO PULL IT BACK. DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL. "ON SNOW COVERED ROAD IT GOES BETTER IN 2WD. UPON SHIFTING INTO 4HI OR 4LOW REAR END COMES OUT WITH ANY GAS. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY KIA. KIA NEEDS TO GET ON THE BA...

THE BRAKE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON AND WENT OFF FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN CAME ON STEADY. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ABS BRAKE MODE SOLENOID SENSOR. AFTER 1 WEEK BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, AND THEN MASTER CYLINDER WENT. AFTER 2 WEEKS BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR LESS THAN A SECOND AND WENT B...

THE BRAKE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON AND WENT OFF FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN CAME ON STEADY. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ABS BRAKE MODE SOLENOID SENSOR. AFTER 1 WEEK BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, AND THEN MASTER CYLINDER WENT. AFTER 2 WEEKS BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR LESS THAN A SECOND AND WENT B...

THE BRAKE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON AND WENT OFF FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN CAME ON STEADY. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ABS BRAKE MODE SOLENOID SENSOR. AFTER 1 WEEK BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, AND THEN MASTER CYLINDER WENT. AFTER 2 WEEKS BRAKE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR LESS THAN A SECOND AND WENT B...

I PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 7/14/98. ON 11/20/98, MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I TOOK MY SPORTAGE TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. MY BRAKES MADE A "SQUEALING" SOUND SINCE PURCHASE, BUT I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP T...

I PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 7/14/98. ON 11/20/98, MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I TOOK MY SPORTAGE TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. MY BRAKES MADE A "SQUEALING" SOUND SINCE PURCHASE, BUT I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP T...

I PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 7/14/98. ON 11/20/98, MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I TOOK MY SPORTAGE TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. MY BRAKES MADE A "SQUEALING" SOUND SINCE PURCHASE, BUT I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP T...

I PURCHASED MY KIA SPORTAGE ON 7/14/98. ON 11/20/98, MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. I TOOK MY SPORTAGE TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. MY BRAKES MADE A "SQUEALING" SOUND SINCE PURCHASE, BUT I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP T...

VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP & VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO A SPIN. VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE UP & DOWN AS IF NO SHOCKS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES & HAD IT TEST DRIVEN. ROTORS WERE CHANGED. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR FOUND...

VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP & VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO A SPIN. VEHICLE WOULD BOUNCE UP & DOWN AS IF NO SHOCKS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES & HAD IT TEST DRIVEN. ROTORS WERE CHANGED. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR FOUND...

BACK HATCH LOOSE CAUSING INTERIOR LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND THEFT ALARM SYSTEM TO FAIL, SINCE PURCHASE.

ENGINE LIGHT FAILED.

ROUGH IDLE PROBLEMS, NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED.

BRAKES SQUEALING CONTINUALLY.

NOISE CAUSED BY MATERIAL USED IN CLUTCH.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED, WHILE WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIOLENT VIBRATION AND BREAKAGE OF THE AXLE WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH.

BATTERY FAILED.

VEHICLE IS SOLD AS SUTOMATIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, ENCOURAGING DRIVERS TO DRIVE IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. WHEN I REALIZED THAT INDEED I DID NOT HAVE AUTOMATICE FOUR WHEEL, (RESULTING FROM GOING OFF THE ROAD AND GETTING STUCK IN SNOW BANK) THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS THAT THIS PROBLEM...

I FEEL THAT THE KIA SPORTAGE IS A POORLY MADE VEHCLE AND SHOULD BE BOUGHT BACK FROM ALL OWNERS.

I FEEL THAT THE KIA SPORTAGE IS A POORLY MADE VEHCLE AND SHOULD BE BOUGHT BACK FROM ALL OWNERS.

I FEEL THAT THE KIA SPORTAGE IS A POORLY MADE VEHCLE AND SHOULD BE BOUGHT BACK FROM ALL OWNERS.

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE ACCELERATES. THEN, VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WON'T RESTART UNTIL AFTER 30 SECONDS. BEEN TO DLR 5 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WE HAVE AN ANTIFREEZE PROBLEM STILL TO THIS DAY; OUR BRAKES STILL ARE SQUEALING NOW; IT DIDN'T START TWICE; ICE BUILDS UP WHERE THE DOOR AND THE CAR COME TOGETHER-DAMAGING DOOR; HAS ICED OVER INSIDE THE CAR; WINDOWS WOULD NEVER CLEAR OFF-COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING WHILE DRIVING; DIDN'T IDLE PROPERL...

WE HAVE AN ANTIFREEZE PROBLEM STILL TO THIS DAY; OUR BRAKES STILL ARE SQUEALING NOW; IT DIDN'T START TWICE; ICE BUILDS UP WHERE THE DOOR AND THE CAR COME TOGETHER-DAMAGING DOOR; HAS ICED OVER INSIDE THE CAR; WINDOWS WOULD NEVER CLEAR OFF-COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING WHILE DRIVING; DIDN'T IDLE PROPERL...

WE HAVE AN ANTIFREEZE PROBLEM STILL TO THIS DAY; OUR BRAKES STILL ARE SQUEALING NOW; IT DIDN'T START TWICE; ICE BUILDS UP WHERE THE DOOR AND THE CAR COME TOGETHER-DAMAGING DOOR; HAS ICED OVER INSIDE THE CAR; WINDOWS WOULD NEVER CLEAR OFF-COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING WHILE DRIVING; DIDN'T IDLE PROPERL...

WE HAVE AN ANTIFREEZE PROBLEM STILL TO THIS DAY; OUR BRAKES STILL ARE SQUEALING NOW; IT DIDN'T START TWICE; ICE BUILDS UP WHERE THE DOOR AND THE CAR COME TOGETHER-DAMAGING DOOR; HAS ICED OVER INSIDE THE CAR; WINDOWS WOULD NEVER CLEAR OFF-COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING WHILE DRIVING; DIDN'T IDLE PROPERL...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED ENGINE NOISE, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

AIR CONDITIONER NOISE, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

DASH CONTINUES TO RATTLE AFTER REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

AIR LEAKS INTO VEHICLE AT DRIVER'S SIDE, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.

SEAT MATERIAL DEFECTIVE, TWO REPAIR ATTEMPTS.

BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.

VIBRATIONS OF THE STEERING WHEEL AT 45 TO 50 MPH.

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

WAS TOLD ABLE TO SHIFT INTO 4-D UP TO SPEEDS OF 50MPH. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DO SO/ INDICATOR LIGHT STAYS ON LONG AFTER SHIFTED OUT OF 4-WD. *AK

WATER RUNS OFF MY WINDSHILD INTO THE DOOR AND FORMS ICE IN THE HINGES WHICH RESULTS IN HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING IN OR OUT OF MY VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATES THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE FOR THIS, AND I HAVE TO ACCEPT IT AND LIVE WITH IT ALL FOR $17,000.00. *AK

IF DOOR LATCHES ARE NOT ACTIVATED WITH KEY, CONSUMER CANNOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE LATCHES MANUALLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

BRAKES LOCK UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE.

VEHICLE SUSPENSION MAKES NOISE AND WANDERS.

CONSOLE REPLACED.

HATCH STRUT FAILED.

C.D. PLAYER FAILED.

DAMPER FAILED.

TRANSMISSION COULD SWITCH TO REVERSE BY ITSELF ON LOW TEMPERTURE OR COLD WEATHER AND THE TIRES MOVE SIDE BY SIDE. *AK

THE CAR INDICATES THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IS ENGAGED EVEN THOUGH THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HUBS FAILED, UNABLE TO HAVE REPAIR DUE LACK OF PARTS.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LOCKS UP WHEELS CAUSING POOR CONTROL.

EVENTHOUGH THE 4- WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT INDICATES THAT THE SYSTEM IS ENGAGED, IT IS NOT ENGAGING IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE COLD WEATHER CAUSES THE SEALS IN THE VACUMM TO SHRINK. THE MANUFACTURE/DEALER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A PROLBEM. *AK

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND TAKES AWHILE TO STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS ALL NEW BRAKES AFTER ONLY 7,000 MILES. ALSO, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK AND THE CAR IS SHAKY WHEN DRIVEN. *AK *ML

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND TAKES AWHILE TO STOP. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS ALL NEW BRAKES AFTER ONLY 7,000 MILES. ALSO, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK AND THE CAR IS SHAKY WHEN DRIVEN. *AK *ML

DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. DEALER SAYS IT'S BAD WIRING. *AK

ALSO, THE CAR SHAKES AND TREMBLES WHEN IT IS ACCELERATED

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKES WERE SOFT AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE U-TURN OR A RIGHT TURN. ALSO, THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING BECAUSE CONSUMER CAN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKES WERE SOFT AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. CONSUMER COULD NOT MAKE U-TURN OR A RIGHT TURN. ALSO, THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING BECAUSE CONSUMER CAN'T TURN TO THE RIGHT. *AK

INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP DUE TO FUSE PROBLEMS. THERE MAY BE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. I AM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT.

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

BRAKES: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPS. THE LIFTERS MADE LOUD NOISES & RATTLING & NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. REAR DOOR IS OFF LINE & NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY. *AK CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO OXYGEN SENSOR FAIL...

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE VALVES . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 4 TIMES.

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE VALVES . ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 4 TIMES.

THE OXYGEN SENSOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. IT IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IDLE TOO HIGH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL INFORMATION ON HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS GIVEN FROM THE MANUFACTURER. RECALL#98V222000. *AK *ML

LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION TO THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED VEHICLE STALLING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

POWER STEERING CASING CRACKED AND FLUID LEAKED OUT.

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AND NEAR ACCIDENT.

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER/MFR NOTIFIED AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CONDITION CANNOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THEN REAR BRAKES SKIDDED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

ENGINE LEAKING OIL.

ENGINE IDLES TOO HIGH, CORRECTION OF WIRING HARNESS TO THROTTLE POSITION DID NOT RECTIFY HIGH IDLE.

ENGINE IDLES TOO HIGH, CORRECTION OF WIRING HARNESS TO THROTTLE POSITION DID NOT RECTIFY HIGH IDLE.

BUG DEFLECTOR CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO HOOD.

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED.

RADIATOR CAP MISSING RESULTING IN VEHICLE OVERHEATING.

WATER LEAKING INTO INTERIOR OF VEHICLE FROM A/C.

WINDOWS STICK.

BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN OPERATING.

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, DEALER CONTACTED, AND ATTRIBUTED THE PROBLEM TO FAULTY WIRING, UNDER WARRANY, REPAIR WORK DONE. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, DEALER CONTACTED, AND ATTRIBUTED THE PROBLEM TO FAULTY WIRING, UNDER WARRANY, REPAIR WORK DONE. *AK

VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED TWO TIMES, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A FRONT END COLLISION.

CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO PUT A SCREW DRIVER IN THE GEAR LEVER TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER HAS WIRES AT THE SHIFT LOCK. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL BE ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL BE ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

FUEL LINE CAME LOOSE CAUSING GAS TO LEAK OUT.

FUEL PUMP AND HOSE ASSEMBLY FAILED.

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARM...

WHEN TRAVELING 50 TO 55 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, HITTING A GAURDRAIL. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. ALSO, STATES THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF CAN SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK

THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF CAN SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK