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Apr 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL TANK LEAKING GAS I BELIEVE THE FUEL TANK IS NO GOOD ANYMORE I PURCHASE A VEHICLE FILL UP THE TANK AND START TO LEAK GAS I THOUGHT IT WAS A GASKET SO GASKET WAS PLACED AND IT'S STILL LEAKING

Apr 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL TANK LEAKING GAS I BELIEVE THE FUEL TANK IS NO GOOD ANYMORE I PURCHASE A VEHICLE FILL UP THE TANK AND START TO LEAK GAS I THOUGHT IT WAS A GASKET SO GASKET WAS PLACED AND IT'S STILL LEAKING

May 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL, LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED GAS DRIPPING FROM UNDER CAR. UPON FURTHER LOOKING I NOTICED THE GAS TANK PROTECTIVE PLATE IS ROTTING OUT WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THE GAS TANK IS TOO.

May 12, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 133,000 mi

NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL, LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED GAS DRIPPING FROM UNDER CAR. UPON FURTHER LOOKING I NOTICED THE GAS TANK PROTECTIVE PLATE IS ROTTING OUT WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THE GAS TANK IS TOO.

Mar 3, 2017 Air Bags

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Mar 3, 2017 Service Brakes

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Mar 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Mar 3, 2017 Air Bags

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Mar 3, 2017 Service Brakes

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Mar 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other

NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

2000 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

Dec 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other

2000 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

May 3, 2016 Engine 128,477 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE FAN BLADE DETACHED AND WENT THROUGH THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

May 3, 2016 Engine 128,477 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE FAN BLADE DETACHED AND WENT THROUGH THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Feb 25, 2016 Structure

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Feb 25, 2016 Steering

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Feb 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Feb 25, 2016 Structure

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Feb 25, 2016 Steering

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Feb 25, 2016 Visibility/wiper

2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...

Nov 12, 2015 Structure

FRAME RUSTED

Nov 12, 2015 Structure

FRAME RUSTED

Aug 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 141,500 mi

GAS TANK IS LEAKING GASOLINE. *TR

Aug 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 141,500 mi

GAS TANK IS LEAKING GASOLINE. *TR

Jul 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 123,041 mi

FUEL TANK/PAN RUSTED OUT. STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL FOUND ONLINE. NEITHER DEALER NOR KIA WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE. RECEIVING NUMEROUS MISFIRE MESSAGES AND HAVE CHANGED PLUGS, COILS, AND WIRES. MISFIRE CODE STATES FUEL/AIR RATIO IS WRONG. THERE IS NO HISS WHEN OPENING GAS CAP AND NO PRESSURE REGISTERING FROM ...

Jul 22, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 123,041 mi

FUEL TANK/PAN RUSTED OUT. STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL FOUND ONLINE. NEITHER DEALER NOR KIA WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE. RECEIVING NUMEROUS MISFIRE MESSAGES AND HAVE CHANGED PLUGS, COILS, AND WIRES. MISFIRE CODE STATES FUEL/AIR RATIO IS WRONG. THERE IS NO HISS WHEN OPENING GAS CAP AND NO PRESSURE REGISTERING FROM ...

Apr 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL GUARD WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,000.

Apr 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL GUARD WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,000.

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Mar 6, 2014 Structure 160,000 mi

THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR

Feb 3, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. I NEED TO HAVE KIA TO REPLACE THIS TANK. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME TO KEEP DRIVING. I HAVE CHILDREN AND I AM CONCERN FOR THEIR SAFETY AS WELL AS MY OWN. *TR

Feb 3, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. I NEED TO HAVE KIA TO REPLACE THIS TANK. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ME TO KEEP DRIVING. I HAVE CHILDREN AND I AM CONCERN FOR THEIR SAFETY AS WELL AS MY OWN. *TR

Sep 24, 2013 Structure 101,066 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,066.

Sep 24, 2013 Structure 101,066 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,066.

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes 152,033 mi

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED FRONT BRAKE LINES. WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT THE FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU IN MANY PLACES MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Service Brakes 152,033 mi

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED FRONT BRAKE LINES. WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT THE FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU IN MANY PLACES MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Jun 27, 2013 Air Bags Crash 179,000 mi

ON APRIL 12, 2013 I GOT INTO MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE TO GO TO WORK. AS SOON AS I GOT INTO THE CAR I HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO GET THE DEW OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTEAD OF JUST GOING ONCE THEY WENT OFF EXTREMELY FAST WITH OUT STOPPING FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS. ONCE I GOT THEM TURNED OFF I WENT UP THE...

Jun 27, 2013 Visibility Crash 179,000 mi

ON APRIL 12, 2013 I GOT INTO MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE TO GO TO WORK. AS SOON AS I GOT INTO THE CAR I HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO GET THE DEW OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTEAD OF JUST GOING ONCE THEY WENT OFF EXTREMELY FAST WITH OUT STOPPING FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS. ONCE I GOT THEM TURNED OFF I WENT UP THE...

Jun 27, 2013 Air Bags Crash 179,000 mi

ON APRIL 12, 2013 I GOT INTO MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE TO GO TO WORK. AS SOON AS I GOT INTO THE CAR I HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO GET THE DEW OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTEAD OF JUST GOING ONCE THEY WENT OFF EXTREMELY FAST WITH OUT STOPPING FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS. ONCE I GOT THEM TURNED OFF I WENT UP THE...

Jun 27, 2013 Visibility Crash 179,000 mi

ON APRIL 12, 2013 I GOT INTO MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE TO GO TO WORK. AS SOON AS I GOT INTO THE CAR I HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO GET THE DEW OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTEAD OF JUST GOING ONCE THEY WENT OFF EXTREMELY FAST WITH OUT STOPPING FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS. ONCE I GOT THEM TURNED OFF I WENT UP THE...

Apr 30, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK SHIELD IS RUSTING TO PIECES. NOTICED A PIECE HANGING DOWN AND CHECKED UNDER THE CAR. IT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK SHIELD IS RUSTING TO PIECES. NOTICED A PIECE HANGING DOWN AND CHECKED UNDER THE CAR. IT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR

Apr 8, 2013 Engine Fire 65,500 mi

THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR, DROVE IT ABOUT 1/4 - 1/2 MILE WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND RAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE IF SHE COULD TELL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND COULD S...

Apr 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 65,500 mi

THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR, DROVE IT ABOUT 1/4 - 1/2 MILE WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND RAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE IF SHE COULD TELL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND COULD S...

Apr 8, 2013 Engine Fire 65,500 mi

THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR, DROVE IT ABOUT 1/4 - 1/2 MILE WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND RAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE IF SHE COULD TELL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND COULD S...

Apr 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 65,500 mi

THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR, DROVE IT ABOUT 1/4 - 1/2 MILE WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND RAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE IF SHE COULD TELL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND COULD S...

Dec 27, 2012 Suspension

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Structure

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Suspension

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Structure

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Dec 27, 2012 Service Brakes

THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,008 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT ONE OF THE SEAMS IN THE CORNER OF THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY THAT THIS IS A COMMON ...

Nov 22, 2012 Structure 60,008 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT ONE OF THE SEAMS IN THE CORNER OF THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY THAT THIS IS A COMMON ...

Nov 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,008 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT ONE OF THE SEAMS IN THE CORNER OF THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY THAT THIS IS A COMMON ...

Nov 22, 2012 Structure 60,008 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT ONE OF THE SEAMS IN THE CORNER OF THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY THAT THIS IS A COMMON ...

Sep 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Suspension 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Structure 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Steering 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Suspension 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Structure 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Steering 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,005 mi

(1) NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD IS SEVERELY ROTTED OUT AND IS BARELY CONNECTED. (2) SMELL FUEL VAPORS PERIODICALLY WHILE IN THE VEHICLE. (3) FUEL TANK APPEARS TO BE RUSTING, AFRAID TO MESS WITH TANK IN FEAR OF DISTURBING THE RUST AND RUPTURING A HOLE IN TANK. (4) BRAKE LINES WERE SO S...

Sep 9, 2012 Structure 83,774 mi

THE FRAME WHERE THE REAR STABILIZER ARM CONNECTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE ARM TO FALL AWAY. THE ONLY THING SUPPORTING THE ARM NOW APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO IT. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AS WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT TO WELD OR REPAIR. HAD THE ARM ...

Sep 9, 2012 Suspension 83,774 mi

THE FRAME WHERE THE REAR STABILIZER ARM CONNECTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE ARM TO FALL AWAY. THE ONLY THING SUPPORTING THE ARM NOW APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO IT. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AS WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT TO WELD OR REPAIR. HAD THE ARM ...

Sep 9, 2012 Structure 83,774 mi

THE FRAME WHERE THE REAR STABILIZER ARM CONNECTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE ARM TO FALL AWAY. THE ONLY THING SUPPORTING THE ARM NOW APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO IT. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AS WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT TO WELD OR REPAIR. HAD THE ARM ...

Sep 9, 2012 Suspension 83,774 mi

THE FRAME WHERE THE REAR STABILIZER ARM CONNECTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE ARM TO FALL AWAY. THE ONLY THING SUPPORTING THE ARM NOW APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO IT. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AS WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT TO WELD OR REPAIR. HAD THE ARM ...

Sep 7, 2012 Structure 80,048 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR MUFFLER REPAIRS WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, PROVIDING NO ADDITIONAL...

Sep 7, 2012 Structure 80,048 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR MUFFLER REPAIRS WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, PROVIDING NO ADDITIONAL...

Aug 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 101,835 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK . THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS IN FACT CORRODED AND CAUSED T...

Aug 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 101,835 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK . THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS IN FACT CORRODED AND CAUSED T...

Jul 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING FUEL SMELL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO...

Jul 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING FUEL SMELL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO...

Jun 25, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOTIFIED BY A CONCERNED CITIZEN THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS, BUT WAS INFORMED T...

Jun 25, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOTIFIED BY A CONCERNED CITIZEN THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS, BUT WAS INFORMED T...

Apr 11, 2012 Steering Crash

THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN ENTIRELY THROUGH.THE WHEEL AND INNER AND OUTER STEERING TIE RODS DID NOT SUFFER SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. WHEEL AND STEERING TIE RODS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BENT. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PHYSICAL DAMAGE. IT IS UNCOMMON FOR THE STEERING GEAR ...

Apr 11, 2012 Steering Crash

THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN ENTIRELY THROUGH.THE WHEEL AND INNER AND OUTER STEERING TIE RODS DID NOT SUFFER SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. WHEEL AND STEERING TIE RODS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BENT. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PHYSICAL DAMAGE. IT IS UNCOMMON FOR THE STEERING GEAR ...

Feb 4, 2012 Structure 144 mi

I NOTICE THERE WAS SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE WAY I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL OF MY CAR I TOOK IT TO MY GARAGE AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR HOME AND CALL KIA THE PERSON THAT MADE CAR STATED THE WHOLE FRAME WAS ROTTEN OUT AND CRACK IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED THE CAR SHOULD OF NOT BEEN ON THE RO...

Feb 4, 2012 Structure 144 mi

I NOTICE THERE WAS SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE WAY I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL OF MY CAR I TOOK IT TO MY GARAGE AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR HOME AND CALL KIA THE PERSON THAT MADE CAR STATED THE WHOLE FRAME WAS ROTTEN OUT AND CRACK IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED THE CAR SHOULD OF NOT BEEN ON THE RO...

Jan 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE IN TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE THE BRAKES REDONE. AS HE WAS OUT TESTING TO MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORKED HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR END WAS MOVING AROUND QUITE A BIT. HE TAKES IT BACK TO THE SHOP TO LOOK UP UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AWAY SO BAD THAT THERE ...

Jan 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE IN TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE THE BRAKES REDONE. AS HE WAS OUT TESTING TO MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORKED HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR END WAS MOVING AROUND QUITE A BIT. HE TAKES IT BACK TO THE SHOP TO LOOK UP UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AWAY SO BAD THAT THERE ...

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,680 mi

SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;FUEL TANK LEAK, HEAVY RUST, FRAME RUSTED OUT. TOOK IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP, TANK&SENSOR REPLACED. PER THE ADVISOR AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP, MY CAR DID PASS INSPECTION IN REGARDS TO THE"EXTENDED WARRANTY"ON THE FUE...

Nov 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,680 mi

SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;FUEL TANK LEAK, HEAVY RUST, FRAME RUSTED OUT. TOOK IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP, TANK&SENSOR REPLACED. PER THE ADVISOR AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP, MY CAR DID PASS INSPECTION IN REGARDS TO THE"EXTENDED WARRANTY"ON THE FUE...

Nov 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,680 mi

SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;FUEL TANK LEAK, HEAVY RUST, FRAME RUSTED OUT. TOOK IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP, TANK&SENSOR REPLACED. PER THE ADVISOR AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP, MY CAR DID PASS INSPECTION IN REGARDS TO THE"EXTENDED WARRANTY"ON THE FUE...

Nov 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,680 mi

SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;FUEL TANK LEAK, HEAVY RUST, FRAME RUSTED OUT. TOOK IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP, TANK&SENSOR REPLACED. PER THE ADVISOR AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP, MY CAR DID PASS INSPECTION IN REGARDS TO THE"EXTENDED WARRANTY"ON THE FUE...

Oct 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GAS OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? *TT

Oct 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GAS OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? *TT

Oct 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Oct 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Oct 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Oct 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Oct 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Oct 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I H...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HER FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HER FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HER FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HER FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 180,475 mi

I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT WORKED ON THE BRAKES THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED IN THE FALL OF 2009. I CHANGED THE EXHAUST MYSELF IN THE FALL OF 2010 AND SAW THE FRAME WAS ROTTED SO BAD THAT I COULD PUT MY HAND COMPLETELY THROUGH SEVERAL OF THE HOLES AND NOTICED SEVERAL CRACKS. IN MARCH OF 2011 THE CEN...

Jun 30, 2011 Structure 180,475 mi

I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT WORKED ON THE BRAKES THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED IN THE FALL OF 2009. I CHANGED THE EXHAUST MYSELF IN THE FALL OF 2010 AND SAW THE FRAME WAS ROTTED SO BAD THAT I COULD PUT MY HAND COMPLETELY THROUGH SEVERAL OF THE HOLES AND NOTICED SEVERAL CRACKS. IN MARCH OF 2011 THE CEN...

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKING GAS

May 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKING GAS

May 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 129,907 mi

THE FRAME HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MOST UNUSUAL THING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THERE IS ALL MOST NO RUST ON THE BODY. TWO OF THE MOTORS ON THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK AND THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAS GONE OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME.

May 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 129,907 mi

THE FRAME HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MOST UNUSUAL THING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THERE IS ALL MOST NO RUST ON THE BODY. TWO OF THE MOTORS ON THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK AND THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAS GONE OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME.

Jan 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,520 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE NOTICE GAS FUMES, GAS LEAKING AND UNDER SEAT THE TOP PLATE IS LETTING OUT RAW GAS FUMES TO MAKE YOU SICK. I DID RESEARCH AN SEEN A RECALL SC059 MY CARE IS DOING THE SAME THING CALLED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE SHE GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER TO THE KIA DEALER SHE SAID ...

Jan 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,520 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE NOTICE GAS FUMES, GAS LEAKING AND UNDER SEAT THE TOP PLATE IS LETTING OUT RAW GAS FUMES TO MAKE YOU SICK. I DID RESEARCH AN SEEN A RECALL SC059 MY CARE IS DOING THE SAME THING CALLED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE SHE GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER TO THE KIA DEALER SHE SAID ...

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG FUMES FROM THE GASOLINE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,520. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

Dec 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG FUMES FROM THE GASOLINE TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,520. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

Oct 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE, FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTED AND FALLING OFF. UPDATED IVOQ 12/16/20 *TR

Oct 25, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 120 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE, FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK SHIELD RUSTED AND FALLING OFF. UPDATED IVOQ 12/16/20 *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,585. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Oct 18, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,585. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

PURCHASED 2000 KIA SPORTAGE USED. HAD REAR TIRES REPLACED AND FOUND FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED AT SUSPENSION WHICH WAS READY TO BREAK OFF THE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AT THIS TIME IT IS UNSAFE. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

PURCHASED 2000 KIA SPORTAGE USED. HAD REAR TIRES REPLACED AND FOUND FRAME RUSTED THROUGH AND CRACKED AT SUSPENSION WHICH WAS READY TO BREAK OFF THE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AT THIS TIME IT IS UNSAFE. *TR

Sep 30, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ANOTHER PERSON WHO CALLED THE CONTACT AND STATED THAT SHE HAD BEEN INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME UNDER THE FRAME HAD ROTTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 95,000. THE VIN WAS U...

Sep 30, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ANOTHER PERSON WHO CALLED THE CONTACT AND STATED THAT SHE HAD BEEN INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME UNDER THE FRAME HAD ROTTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 95,000. THE VIN WAS U...

Sep 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE, GAS TANK IS CORROSIVE AND GAS IS LEAKING FROM TANK. THERE WAS A SLIGHT HOLE THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER TRIED TO REPAIR WITH SOME TYPE OF SEALANT. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE, GAS TANK IS CORROSIVE AND GAS IS LEAKING FROM TANK. THERE WAS A SLIGHT HOLE THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER TRIED TO REPAIR WITH SOME TYPE OF SEALANT. *TR

Sep 24, 2010 Seat Belts 91,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USAGE TWO OF THE THREE REAR SEATBELTS FAILED TO RELEASE CAUSING CHILDREN TO BE STUCK IN SEAT. AFTER SEATBELTS ARE FREED FROM BUCKLE THEY DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY ANY MORE. NEW BUCKLES HAVE TO BE PURCHASED WHICH IS DIFFICULT DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY. *TR

Sep 24, 2010 Seat Belts 91,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL USAGE TWO OF THE THREE REAR SEATBELTS FAILED TO RELEASE CAUSING CHILDREN TO BE STUCK IN SEAT. AFTER SEATBELTS ARE FREED FROM BUCKLE THEY DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY ANY MORE. NEW BUCKLES HAVE TO BE PURCHASED WHICH IS DIFFICULT DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKING ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,000 mi

GAS TANK LEAKING ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Aug 16, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE OFF OF THE FRAME AND MY MECHANIC STATES THE FRAME IS SI RUSTED IT IS PAPER THIN AND ADVISES NOT REPAIRING AS IT WOULD BE HAZARD...

Aug 16, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE OFF OF THE FRAME AND MY MECHANIC STATES THE FRAME IS SI RUSTED IT IS PAPER THIN AND ADVISES NOT REPAIRING AS IT WOULD BE HAZARD...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jul 14, 2010 Structure 120,520 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS SERIOUS FRAME RUST. THE CAR IS ONLY TEN YEARS OLD AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO ...

Jun 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

Jun 3, 2010 Structure

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

Jun 3, 2010 Power Train

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

Jun 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

Jun 3, 2010 Structure

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

Jun 3, 2010 Power Train

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGA...

May 11, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE RUSTED OUT. RUST START WITH THE SHROUD OVER GAS TANK. THEN THE NECK OF THE GAS FILL PIPE CORRODED. NOW THE ENTIRE CHAISE IS RUSTED. I REALIZE THE CAR IS 10 YEARS OLD BUT IT ONLY HAS 54,500 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. KIA SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE TO RECALL ALL OF THE 2000 SPORTAGES ...

May 11, 2010 Structure 30,000 mi

ENTIRE UNDERCARRIAGE RUSTED OUT. RUST START WITH THE SHROUD OVER GAS TANK. THEN THE NECK OF THE GAS FILL PIPE CORRODED. NOW THE ENTIRE CHAISE IS RUSTED. I REALIZE THE CAR IS 10 YEARS OLD BUT IT ONLY HAS 54,500 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. KIA SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE TO RECALL ALL OF THE 2000 SPORTAGES ...

May 7, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR PART OF THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD RUSTED AND THE STABILIZING BAR HAD FALLEN OFF ON ONE SIDE. THE VEHICLE HA...

May 7, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR PART OF THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD RUSTED AND THE STABILIZING BAR HAD FALLEN OFF ON ONE SIDE. THE VEHICLE HA...

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FRAME ON MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. IT COST ME 1,300.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I SHOULD HAVE CALLED KIA FIRST BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND HAD TO GET IT DONE ASAP. I HAVE PUT ABOUT 4,000 DOLLARS INTO THIS CAR IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF FROM IT ROTTING OUT. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FRAME ON MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. IT COST ME 1,300.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I SHOULD HAVE CALLED KIA FIRST BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR AND HAD TO GET IT DONE ASAP. I HAVE PUT ABOUT 4,000 DOLLARS INTO THIS CAR IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF FROM IT ROTTING OUT. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. HI, I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT CATEGORY MY SITUATION FALLS INTO BUT I'M REALLY UPSET. MY WIFE AND I SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF OUR KIA. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM A FAULTY GAS CAP WHICH I REPLACED. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR IT'S N...

Mar 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. HI, I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT CATEGORY MY SITUATION FALLS INTO BUT I'M REALLY UPSET. MY WIFE AND I SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF OUR KIA. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM A FAULTY GAS CAP WHICH I REPLACED. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR IT'S N...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 118,125 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX [4X4] AND ADD I DONE MORE RESEARCH ON THIS I NEVER WOULD'VE PURCHASED IT. LIKE ALL SPORTAGES APPARENTLY THE 4WD DOESN'T WORK. I LIVE IN CLEVELAND OHIO AND WE NORMALLY GET 6MONTHS OF SNOW. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH ONLY REAR WHEEL DRIVE. IT'S INCREDIBLY ...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 118,125 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX [4X4] AND ADD I DONE MORE RESEARCH ON THIS I NEVER WOULD'VE PURCHASED IT. LIKE ALL SPORTAGES APPARENTLY THE 4WD DOESN'T WORK. I LIVE IN CLEVELAND OHIO AND WE NORMALLY GET 6MONTHS OF SNOW. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH ONLY REAR WHEEL DRIVE. IT'S INCREDIBLY ...

Dec 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE FUEL TANK LEAK. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK DUE TO RUST/DETERIORATION. *JB

Dec 18, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE FUEL TANK LEAK. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK DUE TO RUST/DETERIORATION. *JB

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SHE SMELLED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. SHE SPECULATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT BECAUSE THEY WILL CH...

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SHE SMELLED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. SHE SPECULATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT BECAUSE THEY WILL CH...

Nov 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 187,000 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE- BOUGHT CAR, CONTACTED KIA REGARDING RECALLS TOLD THERE WAS ONE ON FUEL TANK. TOOK CAR TO KIA, WAS TOLD TOO MANY MILES ON CAR- BUT LEAKY FUEL TANK STILL EXISTS. TODAY WENT TO GET FILL UP CAR, FIRST TIME, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME TO SERVICE STATION BECAUSE CAR W...

Nov 14, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 187,000 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE- BOUGHT CAR, CONTACTED KIA REGARDING RECALLS TOLD THERE WAS ONE ON FUEL TANK. TOOK CAR TO KIA, WAS TOLD TOO MANY MILES ON CAR- BUT LEAKY FUEL TANK STILL EXISTS. TODAY WENT TO GET FILL UP CAR, FIRST TIME, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME TO SERVICE STATION BECAUSE CAR W...

Nov 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER I BEGIN SMELLING A SLIGHT GAS ODOR WHEN I GET OUT THE CAR. ABOUT THE 9TH OF NOVEMBER THE SMELL WAS EXTREMELY LOUD, I TRANSPORT MY GRANDCHILD AND I'M AFRAID -- I HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TANK WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE GAS WAS LEAKING OUT. THE MECHAN...

Nov 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER I BEGIN SMELLING A SLIGHT GAS ODOR WHEN I GET OUT THE CAR. ABOUT THE 9TH OF NOVEMBER THE SMELL WAS EXTREMELY LOUD, I TRANSPORT MY GRANDCHILD AND I'M AFRAID -- I HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TANK WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE GAS WAS LEAKING OUT. THE MECHAN...

Oct 21, 2009 Structure 113,000 mi

WHILE MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WAS ON THE LIFT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION THE MECHANIC NOTICED MAJOR FRAME RUST. SAID IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN AN ACCIDENT IF NOT NOTICED PRIOR. WOULD LIKE KIA TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR

Oct 21, 2009 Structure 113,000 mi

WHILE MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WAS ON THE LIFT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION THE MECHANIC NOTICED MAJOR FRAME RUST. SAID IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN AN ACCIDENT IF NOT NOTICED PRIOR. WOULD LIKE KIA TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 131,270 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FROM UNDER, ONE SIDE IS COMPLETELY BROKEN AT THE REAR AND IT WILL NOT BE LONG UNTIL THE OTHER BREAKS. THIS IS SO SHOCKING BECAUSE THERE IS NO RUST ON THE BODY OF THE CAR THAT I CAN TELL. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Structure 131,270 mi

FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FROM UNDER, ONE SIDE IS COMPLETELY BROKEN AT THE REAR AND IT WILL NOT BE LONG UNTIL THE OTHER BREAKS. THIS IS SO SHOCKING BECAUSE THERE IS NO RUST ON THE BODY OF THE CAR THAT I CAN TELL. *TR

Aug 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,220 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS. LEAKS FAST WHEN THERE IS 7 TO 8 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK. STRONG ODOR, ALWAYS .NEVER STOPS LEAKING. REPLACE THE WASHER. DID NOT WORK. USED EPOXY DID NOT WORK. WELDING DID NOT AFTER A FEW DAYS. BUFFED THE RUST OFF, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. HOLES EVERY WHERE. *TR

Aug 10, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,220 mi

GAS TANK LEAKS. LEAKS FAST WHEN THERE IS 7 TO 8 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK. STRONG ODOR, ALWAYS .NEVER STOPS LEAKING. REPLACE THE WASHER. DID NOT WORK. USED EPOXY DID NOT WORK. WELDING DID NOT AFTER A FEW DAYS. BUFFED THE RUST OFF, BUT IT STILL LEAKS. HOLES EVERY WHERE. *TR

Apr 22, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 22, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 22, 2009 Suspension 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 22, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 22, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 22, 2009 Suspension 50,000 mi

MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT N...

Apr 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. REPAIRS, AS I CAN'T AFFORD. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THE GAS TANK IS COMING A LOOSE AT THE SEAM. FUMES IS VERY STRONG IN THE CAR. I CAN'T FILL THE TANK UP WITH GAS BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALER AND BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL I HAVE TO REPAIR I...

Apr 5, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. REPAIRS, AS I CAN'T AFFORD. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THE GAS TANK IS COMING A LOOSE AT THE SEAM. FUMES IS VERY STRONG IN THE CAR. I CAN'T FILL THE TANK UP WITH GAS BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I CALLED THE DEALER AND BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL I HAVE TO REPAIR I...

Jan 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Jan 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Jan 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Jan 28, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Jan 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Jan 28, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WH...

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,950 mi

EXTERNAL CORROSION AND LEAKING OF FUEL TANK. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,950 mi

DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE AND HARMFUL FUMES BEING LEAKED INTO PASSENGER CABIN VIA FUEL PUMP DOOR UNDER REAR SEAT. EXTENSIVE EXTERNAL FUEL TANK CORROSION. CORROSION UNWARRANTED, DANGEROUS, AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. MAJOR HIGHWAY AND URBAN DANGER IF NOT FIXED PROPERLY. FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP...

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,950 mi

EXTERNAL CORROSION AND LEAKING OF FUEL TANK. *TR

Dec 29, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,950 mi

DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE AND HARMFUL FUMES BEING LEAKED INTO PASSENGER CABIN VIA FUEL PUMP DOOR UNDER REAR SEAT. EXTENSIVE EXTERNAL FUEL TANK CORROSION. CORROSION UNWARRANTED, DANGEROUS, AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. MAJOR HIGHWAY AND URBAN DANGER IF NOT FIXED PROPERLY. FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP...

Dec 1, 2008 Air Bags 129,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AFTER TALKING TO KIA THEY STATED THAT THE SPORTAGE HAD OVER 100,000 MILES AND THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Air Bags 129,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AFTER TALKING TO KIA THEY STATED THAT THE SPORTAGE HAD OVER 100,000 MILES AND THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. *TR

Nov 10, 2008 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Tires 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Electrical System 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Visibility 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Visibility 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Tires 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Suspension 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Electrical System 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Visibility 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Visibility 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAS PAID FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS. BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, SHE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF OIL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHIC...

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Other 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Nov 9, 2008 Equipment 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Nov 9, 2008 Fuel System, Other 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Nov 9, 2008 Equipment 120,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I ...

Sep 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,659 mi

ON 11/14/07 I CHECKED MY SPORTAGE INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BECAUSE OF A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. I HAD NOT NOTICED THE LEAK, BUT THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS A VERY STRONG PROBABILITY OF A FIRE BECAUSE OF ALL THE GAS. I REPLACED THE G...

Sep 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 106,659 mi

ON 11/14/07 I CHECKED MY SPORTAGE INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, BECAUSE OF A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. I HAD NOT NOTICED THE LEAK, BUT THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS A VERY STRONG PROBABILITY OF A FIRE BECAUSE OF ALL THE GAS. I REPLACED THE G...

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFO...

Sep 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFO...

Jun 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE KIA LEAKING FUEL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM KIA ABOUT THE FUEL TANK RUSTING OUT IN STATES WHERE SALT IS USED ON THE ROADS. THE RUST IS MORE ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK NOT THE BOTTOM. FROM PEOPLE I'VE SPOKEN WITH, THAT'S WHERE IT LEAKS FROM AND CORRODES THE TOP NOT THE BOTTO...

Jun 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE KIA LEAKING FUEL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM KIA ABOUT THE FUEL TANK RUSTING OUT IN STATES WHERE SALT IS USED ON THE ROADS. THE RUST IS MORE ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK NOT THE BOTTOM. FROM PEOPLE I'VE SPOKEN WITH, THAT'S WHERE IT LEAKS FROM AND CORRODES THE TOP NOT THE BOTTO...

May 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,723 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH GAS TANK LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL TANK REPAIRS. KIA STATES THAT THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE DUE TO THE LEAK NOT BEING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED HEAVY ROAD SALT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CORROSION OF THE ...

May 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 84,723 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH GAS TANK LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUEL TANK REPAIRS. KIA STATES THAT THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE DUE TO THE LEAK NOT BEING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVED HEAVY ROAD SALT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CORROSION OF THE ...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,153 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,153 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,...

Jan 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS FUMES. ALSO A GAS LEAK.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS FUMES. ALSO A GAS LEAK.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS FUMES. ALSO A GAS LEAK.*CN

Jan 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS FUMES. ALSO A GAS LEAK.*CN

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK WHERE THE SENDING UNIT IS ATTACHED. BOTH THE TANK AND SENDING UNIT (WITH FUEL PUMP) NEEDED REPLACED. 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK WHERE THE SENDING UNIT IS ATTACHED. BOTH THE TANK AND SENDING UNIT (WITH FUEL PUMP) NEEDED REPLACED. 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

VEHICLE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL, PROBABLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE IT BECAME VISUALLY APPARENT. I COULD SEE GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT IN MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON THE BOTTOM, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS ...

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Other 62,495 mi

VEHICLE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL, PROBABLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE IT BECAME VISUALLY APPARENT. I COULD SEE GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT IN MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON THE BOTTOM, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS ...

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK WHERE THE SENDING UNIT IS ATTACHED. BOTH THE TANK AND SENDING UNIT (WITH FUEL PUMP) NEEDED REPLACED. 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 112,000 mi

GAS LEAK FROM THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK WHERE THE SENDING UNIT IS ATTACHED. BOTH THE TANK AND SENDING UNIT (WITH FUEL PUMP) NEEDED REPLACED. 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

VEHICLE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL, PROBABLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE IT BECAME VISUALLY APPARENT. I COULD SEE GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT IN MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON THE BOTTOM, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS ...

Dec 31, 2007 Fuel System, Other 62,495 mi

VEHICLE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL, PROBABLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE IT BECAME VISUALLY APPARENT. I COULD SEE GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT IN MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON THE BOTTOM, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS ...

Dec 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,140 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ON THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO INCLUDED THE FUEL TANK, FENDING UNIT, AND FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. HIS DAUGHTER SMELLED A LEAK IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDED TO BE REP...

Dec 10, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,140 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ON THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO INCLUDED THE FUEL TANK, FENDING UNIT, AND FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. HIS DAUGHTER SMELLED A LEAK IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDED TO BE REP...

Nov 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,106 mi

REPLACED LEAKING FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 55,106 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE ARE SECOND OWNERS. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,106 mi

REPLACED LEAKING FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 55,106 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE ARE SECOND OWNERS. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,106 mi

REPLACED LEAKING FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 55,106 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE ARE SECOND OWNERS. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,106 mi

REPLACED LEAKING FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 55,106 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WE ARE SECOND OWNERS. *TR

Nov 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BOUGHT A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE A COUPLE MONTHS AGO AND HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS AROUND IT. MY BROTHER IN LAW CRAWLED UNDER IT AND SAID THE SKID PLATE UNDER THE GAS TANK WAS WET WITH GAS, ALTHOUGH IT WAS APPARENTLY EVAPORATING BEFORE IT COULD LEAK TO THE GROUND. AFTER READING ONLINE, I SEE ...

Nov 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I BOUGHT A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE A COUPLE MONTHS AGO AND HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED THE SMELL OF GAS AROUND IT. MY BROTHER IN LAW CRAWLED UNDER IT AND SAID THE SKID PLATE UNDER THE GAS TANK WAS WET WITH GAS, ALTHOUGH IT WAS APPARENTLY EVAPORATING BEFORE IT COULD LEAK TO THE GROUND. AFTER READING ONLINE, I SEE ...

Nov 3, 2007 Fuel System, Other 112,522 mi

FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE AND GAS TANK LEAKING FUEL. *TR

Nov 3, 2007 Fuel System, Other 112,522 mi

FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE AND GAS TANK LEAKING FUEL. *TR

Oct 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK FROM TWO HOLES. THE MEC...

Oct 31, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE ODOR INTENSIFIED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK FROM TWO HOLES. THE MEC...

Oct 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

KIA SPORTAGE 2000 FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. *TR

Oct 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

KIA SPORTAGE 2000 FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. *TR

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,078 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG GAS ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE COST TO REPLACE THE FUEL TA...

Oct 1, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 89,078 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT DETECTED A STRONG GAS ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE COST TO REPLACE THE FUEL TA...

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE, THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TANK RUSTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR UNIT ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT SAID THERE WA...

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE, THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TANK RUSTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR UNIT ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT SAID THERE WA...

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE, THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TANK RUSTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR UNIT ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT SAID THERE WA...

Sep 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,495 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE, THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TANK RUSTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM, NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENSOR UNIT ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT SAID THERE WA...

Sep 11, 2007 Electrical System 49,150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAD A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V325000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING) BECAUSE THE SYMPTOMS W...

Sep 11, 2007 Electrical System 49,150 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAD A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V325000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING) BECAUSE THE SYMPTOMS W...

Aug 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE I STARTED SMELLING GAS I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE INFORMED ME GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK BY WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE WIRING GOES IN. I THEN WENT ON THE INTERNET TO S...

Aug 7, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE I STARTED SMELLING GAS I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND FOUND GAS LEAKING I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND HE INFORMED ME GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF MY GAS TANK BY WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE WIRING GOES IN. I THEN WENT ON THE INTERNET TO S...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, TWO OF HIS FAN BLADES FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BOUGHT NEW PARTS TO PERFORM THE REPAIR HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,708. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ THE CONSUME...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,708 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, TWO OF HIS FAN BLADES FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BOUGHT NEW PARTS TO PERFORM THE REPAIR HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,708. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ THE CONSUME...

Jul 11, 2007 Tires 82,000 mi

ON 07-03-07 AT APPROXIMATELY 0700 HOURS I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 1-10 IN AZ. AT 75 MPH IN KIA SPORTAGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS BLOW OUT. I CAME TO A FULL STOP AND OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A FULL TREAD SEPARATION . THE TREAD SEPARATION DESTROYED MY BACK...

Jul 11, 2007 Tires 82,000 mi

ON 07-03-07 AT APPROXIMATELY 0700 HOURS I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 1-10 IN AZ. AT 75 MPH IN KIA SPORTAGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS BLOW OUT. I CAME TO A FULL STOP AND OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A FULL TREAD SEPARATION . THE TREAD SEPARATION DESTROYED MY BACK...

Jun 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A HUGE PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS WET WITH FUEL AND WAS DRIPPING. THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH HE SUSPECT IS SPILLING A GALLON OF FUEL PER DAY. THE PROTECTIVE...

Jun 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A HUGE PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND SAW THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS WET WITH FUEL AND WAS DRIPPING. THERE IS A FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH HE SUSPECT IS SPILLING A GALLON OF FUEL PER DAY. THE PROTECTIVE...

May 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,000 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. NOTICED AN ODOR OF GAS UPON EXITING VEHICLE, BUT NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK. NO ODOR OF GAS WHEN INSIDE VEHICLE. HAVE NOTICED HIGHER GAS CONSUMPTION, STUTTERING ,AND STALLING. FEAR OF POSSIBLE FIRE. I WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED. READ THAT T...

May 18, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 74,000 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. NOTICED AN ODOR OF GAS UPON EXITING VEHICLE, BUT NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK. NO ODOR OF GAS WHEN INSIDE VEHICLE. HAVE NOTICED HIGHER GAS CONSUMPTION, STUTTERING ,AND STALLING. FEAR OF POSSIBLE FIRE. I WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED. READ THAT T...

Apr 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY GAS TANK LEAKING AND I WAS READING THAT THERE WERE INVESTIGATIONS GOING ON DUE TO THE CORROSION ETC..I CALLED A KIA DEALER AND TALKED TO THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL AND IT WOULD...

Apr 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY GAS TANK LEAKING AND I WAS READING THAT THERE WERE INVESTIGATIONS GOING ON DUE TO THE CORROSION ETC..I CALLED A KIA DEALER AND TALKED TO THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL AND IT WOULD...

Apr 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT CLAIMED TO SMELL AND WITNESS GAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 76,000.*AK THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND CONFIRMED TH...

Apr 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT CLAIMED TO SMELL AND WITNESS GAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 76,000.*AK THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND CONFIRMED TH...

Mar 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,800 mi

FUEL TANK LEAKS GAS. *AK

Mar 20, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 30,800 mi

FUEL TANK LEAKS GAS. *AK

Mar 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK OF THE 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAKING HAPPENED WHETHER SHE WAS DRIVING OR THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED THAT THEY WERE REPAIRING VEHICLES FREE OF CHA...

Mar 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK OF THE 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAKING HAPPENED WHETHER SHE WAS DRIVING OR THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED THAT THEY WERE REPAIRING VEHICLES FREE OF CHA...

Mar 4, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

WENT TO ENGAGE 4X4 IN BAD BLIZZARD AND GOT ONLY GRINDING NOISE AND NO INCREASE IN TRACTION. DEALER STATES HUBS ARE CORRODED AND VACUUM SEALS AND HOSES NEED TO BE REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. WHAT GOOD IS A 4X4 IF IT IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU NEED IT? DEALER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMMO...

Mar 4, 2007 Suspension 85,000 mi

WENT TO ENGAGE 4X4 IN BAD BLIZZARD AND GOT ONLY GRINDING NOISE AND NO INCREASE IN TRACTION. DEALER STATES HUBS ARE CORRODED AND VACUUM SEALS AND HOSES NEED TO BE REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. WHAT GOOD IS A 4X4 IF IT IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU NEED IT? DEALER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMMO...

Jan 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE FUEL LEAK. *NM

Jan 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

2000 KIA SPORTAGE FUEL LEAK. *NM

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other 143,500 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND COMPLAIND ABOUT TJHE FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK WHICH WERE REPLACED ON 1/10/07 BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING GAS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM THE DEALER AND THEY WERE INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND. THE FAI...

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,500 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND COMPLAIND ABOUT TJHE FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK WHICH WERE REPLACED ON 1/10/07 BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING GAS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM THE DEALER AND THEY WERE INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND. THE FAI...

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Other 143,500 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND COMPLAIND ABOUT TJHE FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK WHICH WERE REPLACED ON 1/10/07 BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING GAS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM THE DEALER AND THEY WERE INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND. THE FAI...

Jan 22, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 143,500 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND COMPLAIND ABOUT TJHE FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK WHICH WERE REPLACED ON 1/10/07 BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING GAS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM THE DEALER AND THEY WERE INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND. THE FAI...

Jan 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. I HAD GONE TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM, USED LAST AUGUST AND HAD MANY OF THE RECALL ITEMS REPAIRED. I SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION FOR REPAIR ON A GAS FUMES ISSUE. I WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, DESPITE THE OVERPOWERING GAD SMELL EMITTING FROM M...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ON MY KIA SPORTAGE 2000 HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM WITH THE KNUCKLE/HUB ASSY W/O ABS (PART # QK081-33-020-DQ). IT'S A SYSTEM THAT WORKS BY AIR PRESSURE TO ENGAGE THE 4X4. THE DEFECT WITH THIS PART IS THAT AIR LEAKS OUT OF IT AND CAUSES THE 4X4 TO STO...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ON MY KIA SPORTAGE 2000 HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM WITH THE KNUCKLE/HUB ASSY W/O ABS (PART # QK081-33-020-DQ). IT'S A SYSTEM THAT WORKS BY AIR PRESSURE TO ENGAGE THE 4X4. THE DEFECT WITH THIS PART IS THAT AIR LEAKS OUT OF IT AND CAUSES THE 4X4 TO STO...

Jan 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. I HAD GONE TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM, USED LAST AUGUST AND HAD MANY OF THE RECALL ITEMS REPAIRED. I SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED AN INVESTIGATION FOR REPAIR ON A GAS FUMES ISSUE. I WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, DESPITE THE OVERPOWERING GAD SMELL EMITTING FROM M...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ON MY KIA SPORTAGE 2000 HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM WITH THE KNUCKLE/HUB ASSY W/O ABS (PART # QK081-33-020-DQ). IT'S A SYSTEM THAT WORKS BY AIR PRESSURE TO ENGAGE THE 4X4. THE DEFECT WITH THIS PART IS THAT AIR LEAKS OUT OF IT AND CAUSES THE 4X4 TO STO...

Jan 19, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ON MY KIA SPORTAGE 2000 HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM WITH THE KNUCKLE/HUB ASSY W/O ABS (PART # QK081-33-020-DQ). IT'S A SYSTEM THAT WORKS BY AIR PRESSURE TO ENGAGE THE 4X4. THE DEFECT WITH THIS PART IS THAT AIR LEAKS OUT OF IT AND CAUSES THE 4X4 TO STO...

Jan 2, 2007 Fuel System, Other 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. ON 1/1/2007, AFTER DRIVING 1.5 MILES THE CONTACT'S SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ,AND WHEN THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT FOUND A SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ,...

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. ON 1/1/2007, AFTER DRIVING 1.5 MILES THE CONTACT'S SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ,AND WHEN THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT FOUND A SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ,...

Jan 2, 2007 Fuel System, Other 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. ON 1/1/2007, AFTER DRIVING 1.5 MILES THE CONTACT'S SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ,AND WHEN THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT FOUND A SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ,...

Jan 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. ON 1/1/2007, AFTER DRIVING 1.5 MILES THE CONTACT'S SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ,AND WHEN THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT FOUND A SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ,...

Dec 29, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CURRENTLY THERE IS A CANADIAN RECALL FOR THE 2000-2001 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET SPIGOT, AND THIS IS TO BE REPAIRED BY A DEALER. MY 2000 SPORTAGE IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND SINCE THERE IS NOT A RECALL IN THE US THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOU...

Dec 29, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CURRENTLY THERE IS A CANADIAN RECALL FOR THE 2000-2001 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET SPIGOT, AND THIS IS TO BE REPAIRED BY A DEALER. MY 2000 SPORTAGE IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND SINCE THERE IS NOT A RECALL IN THE US THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOU...

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,150 mi

DT*: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THERE WAS A MODERATE FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. UPDATED 01/19/07. *JB THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLAC...

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,320 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP/GAUGE) AND FUEL TANK FAILED (BEGAN LEAKING) DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION CONDITION. *JB

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,320 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP/GAUGE) AND FUEL TANK FAILED (BEGAN LEAKING) DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION CONDITION. *JB

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,150 mi

DT*: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FILLED WITH THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THERE WAS A MODERATE FUEL LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. UPDATED 01/19/07. *JB THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLAC...

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,320 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP/GAUGE) AND FUEL TANK FAILED (BEGAN LEAKING) DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION CONDITION. *JB

Dec 11, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,320 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP/GAUGE) AND FUEL TANK FAILED (BEGAN LEAKING) DUE TO PREMATURE CORROSION CONDITION. *JB

Nov 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICED INSIDE AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A SMELL OF FUEL WAS NOTICED INSIDE AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Electrical System

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Tires

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Equipment

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Electrical System

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Tires

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Nov 2, 2006 Equipment

ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A CO...

Sep 10, 2006 Fuel System, Other

FUEL TANK IN 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION IN BACK LOWER HALF OF TANK. PROTECTIVE OUTER SHELL IS ALSO CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. *NM

Sep 10, 2006 Fuel System, Other

FUEL TANK IN 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION IN BACK LOWER HALF OF TANK. PROTECTIVE OUTER SHELL IS ALSO CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. *NM

Sep 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,565 mi

SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. FOUND FUEL TANK RUSTED AND FUEL SEEPING OUT OF TANK. ALSO FOUND TANK PROTECTIVE PAN THAT HOLDS TANK UP RUSTED AND READY TO FALL OFF, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO FALL DOWN. THIS WOULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THER...

Sep 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 73,565 mi

SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. FOUND FUEL TANK RUSTED AND FUEL SEEPING OUT OF TANK. ALSO FOUND TANK PROTECTIVE PAN THAT HOLDS TANK UP RUSTED AND READY TO FALL OFF, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO FALL DOWN. THIS WOULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CALLED LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THER...

Aug 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WAS NOTICED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AND WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HOLE REPAIRED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE HOLE HAD ...

Aug 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL WAS NOTICED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. THE PARTS WERE NOT IN AND WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE HOLE REPAIRED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE HOLE HAD ...

Aug 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE HAD CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED. A REPLACEMENT FUEL LINE WAS ORDERED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. UPDATED 9/13/2006 -...

Aug 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE HAD CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED. A REPLACEMENT FUEL LINE WAS ORDERED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. UPDATED 9/13/2006 -...

Aug 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Visibility

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Electrical System

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES STARTING, AND AN ODOR WAS NOTICED AFTER PARKING. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.

Aug 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Visibility

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Electrical System

POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM

Aug 9, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES STARTING, AND AN ODOR WAS NOTICED AFTER PARKING. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.

Aug 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,367 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/15/2006 - *NM

Aug 2, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,367 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK CORRODED WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/15/2006 - *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,426 mi

GAS TANK LEAK AND DANGEROUS FUMES - 2000 KIA SPORTAGE LEAK OCCURED AFTER LONG TRIP JULY 2006. CORROSION AND LEAK IS EVIDENT ON FRONT END OF PROTECTIVE PLATE UNDER TANK. REPAIR APPOINTMENT MADE FOR JULY 10, 2006. NO RECALL EXISTS ON THIS YEAR, BUT DOES ON 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON MY KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS (3 NOW), LINE CLEANED ETC. MECHANIC HAS NOW HAD TO REMOVE TANK AND CLEAN IT ALONG WITH REST OF SYSTEM. GASKETS WON'T SEAL WHILE TRYING TO FINISH THE REPAIR WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOIN...

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON MY KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS (3 NOW), LINE CLEANED ETC. MECHANIC HAS NOW HAD TO REMOVE TANK AND CLEAN IT ALONG WITH REST OF SYSTEM. GASKETS WON'T SEAL WHILE TRYING TO FINISH THE REPAIR WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOIN...

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,426 mi

GAS TANK LEAK AND DANGEROUS FUMES - 2000 KIA SPORTAGE LEAK OCCURED AFTER LONG TRIP JULY 2006. CORROSION AND LEAK IS EVIDENT ON FRONT END OF PROTECTIVE PLATE UNDER TANK. REPAIR APPOINTMENT MADE FOR JULY 10, 2006. NO RECALL EXISTS ON THIS YEAR, BUT DOES ON 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. *NM

Jul 7, 2006 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON MY KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS (3 NOW), LINE CLEANED ETC. MECHANIC HAS NOW HAD TO REMOVE TANK AND CLEAN IT ALONG WITH REST OF SYSTEM. GASKETS WON'T SEAL WHILE TRYING TO FINISH THE REPAIR WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOIN...

Jul 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON MY KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS (3 NOW), LINE CLEANED ETC. MECHANIC HAS NOW HAD TO REMOVE TANK AND CLEAN IT ALONG WITH REST OF SYSTEM. GASKETS WON'T SEAL WHILE TRYING TO FINISH THE REPAIR WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOIN...

Jul 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,953 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP ON 06/23/06 WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD ...

Jul 6, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,953 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP ON 06/23/06 WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD ...

Jun 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,607 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TANK HAD DETERIORATED AND THE TANK WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB

Jun 14, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 13,607 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY A FUEL LEAK WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TANK HAD DETERIORATED AND THE TANK WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 07/05/06. *JB

Jun 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK ON A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING, SENDING UNIT BAD. CONTACTED LOCAL KIA TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE 1000.00 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURCHASED USED PARTS FOR 400.00. WRONG SENDING UNIT SENT STIL...

Jun 8, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK ON A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING, SENDING UNIT BAD. CONTACTED LOCAL KIA TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE 1000.00 IN REPAIR COSTS FOR NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURCHASED USED PARTS FOR 400.00. WRONG SENDING UNIT SENT STIL...

Jun 4, 2006 Suspension 79,820 mi

WAS GOING OFF TO WORK ON 3 DIFFERENT SNOW DAYS ENGAGED VEHICLE 4X4 (AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE IDIOT LIGHT I WAS ) PROCEEDED TO WORK SO I SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD AND GOT STUCK IN 2 INCHES OF SNOW. AFTER 3RD ATTEMPT CONTACTED DEALER TO ASK IF IT WAS A KNOWN CAUSE AND THEY TOLD ME YES THAT THERE WAS A T...

Jun 4, 2006 Suspension 79,820 mi

WAS GOING OFF TO WORK ON 3 DIFFERENT SNOW DAYS ENGAGED VEHICLE 4X4 (AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE IDIOT LIGHT I WAS ) PROCEEDED TO WORK SO I SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD AND GOT STUCK IN 2 INCHES OF SNOW. AFTER 3RD ATTEMPT CONTACTED DEALER TO ASK IF IT WAS A KNOWN CAUSE AND THEY TOLD ME YES THAT THERE WAS A T...

May 31, 2006 Electrical System 106,000 mi

(1) HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING (2) WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED & MELTED (3) REPLACEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS & LAMPS. *NM

May 31, 2006 Electrical System 106,000 mi

(1) HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING (2) WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED & MELTED (3) REPLACEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS & LAMPS. *NM

Apr 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. SEVERAL VEHICLE'S MADE EMERGENCY STOPS IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS A RESULT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE'S. THE AIR BAG...

Apr 10, 2006 Air Bags Crash 136,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. SEVERAL VEHICLE'S MADE EMERGENCY STOPS IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS A RESULT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE'S. THE AIR BAG...

Mar 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED IT LOSES POWER AND STALLS. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, BUT NO INDICATION OF A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTS BACK, BUT STILL HAS NO POWER TO ACCELERATE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE L...

Mar 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED IT LOSES POWER AND STALLS. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, BUT NO INDICATION OF A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTS BACK, BUT STILL HAS NO POWER TO ACCELERATE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE L...

Jan 25, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE AT 35MPH AND THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY UNLOCKED. ALTHOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS PROPERLY LOCKED, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY RELEASED ALLOWING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 25, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 58,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE AT 35MPH AND THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY UNLOCKED. ALTHOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS PROPERLY LOCKED, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY RELEASED ALLOWING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 20, 2006 Air Bags 103,353 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ROAD HAZARDS OR CRASH. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. N...

Jan 20, 2006 Air Bags 103,353 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ROAD HAZARDS OR CRASH. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. N...

Jan 4, 2006 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HE RECEIVED. *AK

Jan 4, 2006 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HE RECEIVED. *AK

Dec 13, 2005 Power Train 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Structure 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Visibility 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Power Train 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Structure 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Visibility 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Dec 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,400 mi

TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING B...

Oct 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,500 mi

ON THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 22-23, 2005, A GASEOUS ODOR WAS OBSERVED AROUND MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE (PURCHASED DECEMBER 4, 1999; VIN: [XXX]). PUDDLES OF GAS WERE LATER SPOTTED UNDER MY VEHICLE, SO THE FOLLOWING MORNING (OCTOBER 24, 2005), I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL KIA DEALER FOR INSPECTION. IT WAS DET...

Oct 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 53,500 mi

ON THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 22-23, 2005, A GASEOUS ODOR WAS OBSERVED AROUND MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE (PURCHASED DECEMBER 4, 1999; VIN: [XXX]). PUDDLES OF GAS WERE LATER SPOTTED UNDER MY VEHICLE, SO THE FOLLOWING MORNING (OCTOBER 24, 2005), I BROUGHT IT TO THE LOCAL KIA DEALER FOR INSPECTION. IT WAS DET...

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

DT: THE C OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORADIC. ON 10-14-05 THEIR CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS, AND THEN SHE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. ONCE SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF THE CAR FINISHED SMOK...

Oct 17, 2005 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

DT: THE C OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORADIC. ON 10-14-05 THEIR CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS, AND THEN SHE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. ONCE SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF THE CAR FINISHED SMOK...

Oct 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Oct 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Oct 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Oct 6, 2005 Power Train 44,615 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE...

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train

INCIDENTS: 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE - I (AND AT LEAST TWO OTHER KIA SPORTAGE OWNERS I HAVE TALKED WITH) HAVE EXPERIENCED SLIPPAGE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WERE ALL TOLD THAT NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND BUT WE HAVE ALL CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM FROM TIME T...

Sep 19, 2005 Power Train

INCIDENTS: 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE - I (AND AT LEAST TWO OTHER KIA SPORTAGE OWNERS I HAVE TALKED WITH) HAVE EXPERIENCED SLIPPAGE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WERE ALL TOLD THAT NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND BUT WE HAVE ALL CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM FROM TIME T...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Power Train 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Aug 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUME...

Jul 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,675 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 70,000 MILES CAR ALWAYS STORED IN GARAGE FUEL SENDER UNIT RUSTED OUT DURING 200 MILE TRIP GASOLINE LEAKING OUT ONTO VEHICLE AND GROUND - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD HAD TO REPLACE SENDER UNIT, FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP DUE TO RUSTED CONNECTIONS RUINING EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMMENT.

Jul 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,675 mi

2000 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 70,000 MILES CAR ALWAYS STORED IN GARAGE FUEL SENDER UNIT RUSTED OUT DURING 200 MILE TRIP GASOLINE LEAKING OUT ONTO VEHICLE AND GROUND - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD HAD TO REPLACE SENDER UNIT, FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP DUE TO RUSTED CONNECTIONS RUINING EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMMENT.

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE ROTORS WARPED EVERY 5,000-6,000 MILES, . THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE MECHANIC SAID THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE HOT AND WATER WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES THE ROTORS WARPED. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGG...

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE ROTORS WARPED EVERY 5,000-6,000 MILES, . THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE MECHANIC SAID THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE HOT AND WATER WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES THE ROTORS WARPED. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGG...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

HEAT SHIELD BROKE AWAY, MUFFLER AFFECTED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO HEAT SHIELD. I CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN RENO, NV AND THE ATTENDANT STATED MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I INFORMED HIM OF MY CAR, DAUGHTER'S AND FRIENDS VEHICLES ALL HAVING HEAT SHIELD/MUFFLER ISSUE. I ASKED WHO I ...

Jun 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

HEAT SHIELD BROKE AWAY, MUFFLER AFFECTED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO HEAT SHIELD. I CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN RENO, NV AND THE ATTENDANT STATED MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I INFORMED HIM OF MY CAR, DAUGHTER'S AND FRIENDS VEHICLES ALL HAVING HEAT SHIELD/MUFFLER ISSUE. I ASKED WHO I ...

Jun 15, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

DT: FIRST GOT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE GOOD, BUT IN THE WINTER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIDN'T WORK. KIA FIXED IT, AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, KIA FIXED IT AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN IN HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN SLOWING, THE WHEELS WOULD SHAKE. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, KIA DEALER SAID THEY CHANGED THE...

Jun 15, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

DT: FIRST GOT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE GOOD, BUT IN THE WINTER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIDN'T WORK. KIA FIXED IT, AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, KIA FIXED IT AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN IN HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN SLOWING, THE WHEELS WOULD SHAKE. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, KIA DEALER SAID THEY CHANGED THE...

Jun 15, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

DT: FIRST GOT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE GOOD, BUT IN THE WINTER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIDN'T WORK. KIA FIXED IT, AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, KIA FIXED IT AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN IN HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN SLOWING, THE WHEELS WOULD SHAKE. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, KIA DEALER SAID THEY CHANGED THE...

Jun 15, 2005 Power Train 50,000 mi

DT: FIRST GOT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE GOOD, BUT IN THE WINTER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIDN'T WORK. KIA FIXED IT, AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, KIA FIXED IT AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN IN HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN SLOWING, THE WHEELS WOULD SHAKE. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, KIA DEALER SAID THEY CHANGED THE...

May 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 20, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 20, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 20, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO ...

May 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,900 mi

CONTACT STATES: FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, THE SKID PLATE THAT PROTECTS THE TANK IS CONFORM THE WRONG SHAPE THEREFORE IS TO CLOSE IN CERTAIN AREAS AND IT HOLDS DEBRIE AND MOISTURE.

May 3, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 68,900 mi

CONTACT STATES: FUEL TANK IS LEAKING, THE SKID PLATE THAT PROTECTS THE TANK IS CONFORM THE WRONG SHAPE THEREFORE IS TO CLOSE IN CERTAIN AREAS AND IT HOLDS DEBRIE AND MOISTURE.

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 6, 2005 Visibility

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER U...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX THAT HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY BEING STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS/PART OF THE WAY ACROSS A ROAD, DESPERATELY TRYING TO RESTART MY CAR BEFORE BEING HIT. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER WHIL...

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 41,150 mi

I PURCHASED THIS KIA SPORTAGE IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 WITH 36000 MILES. NOTICED TRANMISSION SLIPPING DURING COLD START UP. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. JANUARY 2005 CARS IDLE AND HANDLING IS BECOMING A HAZARD. CAR FISHTALES REGARDLESS OF DEGREE OF TURN OR AMOUNT OF DAMPNESS ON...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX THAT HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY BEING STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS/PART OF THE WAY ACROSS A ROAD, DESPERATELY TRYING TO RESTART MY CAR BEFORE BEING HIT. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER WHIL...

Apr 5, 2005 Suspension 41,150 mi

I PURCHASED THIS KIA SPORTAGE IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 WITH 36000 MILES. NOTICED TRANMISSION SLIPPING DURING COLD START UP. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. JANUARY 2005 CARS IDLE AND HANDLING IS BECOMING A HAZARD. CAR FISHTALES REGARDLESS OF DEGREE OF TURN OR AMOUNT OF DAMPNESS ON...

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,975 mi

WHILE DRIVING. AND UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THEN, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK *NM

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 46,975 mi

WHILE DRIVING. AND UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THEN, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK *NM

Feb 14, 2005 Wheels 50,000 mi

AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE, A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, LEFT FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO GRIND. THE GRINDING INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE WOULD REACH SPEEDS OF 35 MPH OR BELOW AND WOULD INTENSIVE AS I WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS ...

Feb 14, 2005 Wheels 50,000 mi

AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE, A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, LEFT FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO GRIND. THE GRINDING INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE WOULD REACH SPEEDS OF 35 MPH OR BELOW AND WOULD INTENSIVE AS I WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS ...

Jan 28, 2005 Power Train

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO ENGAGE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM

Jan 28, 2005 Power Train

2000 KIA SPORTAGE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO ENGAGE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING FROM TWO-WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEELS DRIVE VEHICLE REMAINS IN TWO WHEELS DRIVE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK

Jan 12, 2005 Power Train 69,000 mi

WHEN ENGAGING FROM TWO-WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEELS DRIVE VEHICLE REMAINS IN TWO WHEELS DRIVE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL.*AK

Dec 31, 2004 Visibility 34,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX AND I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CLAIM THE WINDOWS WERE WORKING AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEM, I THEN HAD THE WINDOW TO STOP WORKING AGAIN AND TOOK...

Dec 31, 2004 Visibility 34,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX AND I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CLAIM THE WINDOWS WERE WORKING AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEM, I THEN HAD THE WINDOW TO STOP WORKING AGAIN AND TOOK...

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HIT A EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL DUE TO INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND BODY. *JB *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HIT A EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL DUE TO INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND BODY. *JB *TC

Oct 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAD MULTIPLES PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB THE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED SENSORS BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONSUMER...

Oct 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER HAD MULTIPLES PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB THE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED SENSORS BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONSUMER...

Oct 5, 2004 Steering 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER CALLED TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND WAS TOLD THE OTHER POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. *AK

Oct 5, 2004 Steering 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER CALLED TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND WAS TOLD THE OTHER POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. *AK

Sep 22, 2004 Air Bags 10,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN A CRASH AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.*AK

Sep 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK BRAKES LOOK UP AND THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. TRUCK HAS BEEN LOOKED AT TWICE AND SALERNO DUANE CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM . I HAVE BEEN WITH OUT MY TRUCK AS OF 9/14/04 AND TODAY I HAD TOO PAY $95 TOO HAVE A MACHINE FIND THE PROBLEM THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOK INTO FURTHER WITH KIA I AM N...

Sep 22, 2004 Air Bags 10,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN A CRASH AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.*AK

Sep 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BACK BRAKES LOOK UP AND THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. TRUCK HAS BEEN LOOKED AT TWICE AND SALERNO DUANE CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM . I HAVE BEEN WITH OUT MY TRUCK AS OF 9/14/04 AND TODAY I HAD TOO PAY $95 TOO HAVE A MACHINE FIND THE PROBLEM THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOK INTO FURTHER WITH KIA I AM N...

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Aug 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,412 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP. *NM

Aug 3, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,412 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP. *NM

Jul 10, 2004 Visibility

THE LEFT BACK WINDOW FELL DOWN THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT ONE FELL. *AK

Jul 10, 2004 Visibility

THE LEFT BACK WINDOW FELL DOWN THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT ONE FELL. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Jul 6, 2004 Power Train 28,440 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING S...

Mar 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,500 mi

KIA HAS HAD A LARGE NUMBER OF FAN FAILURES THAT CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE FAN TOTALLY CAME APART AND DID A LOT OF DAMMAGE TO THE ENGINE ON THE TURNPIKE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC AT THE SPEED LIMIT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PULL OFF FOR SAFETY. KIA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS...

Mar 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,500 mi

KIA HAS HAD A LARGE NUMBER OF FAN FAILURES THAT CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE FAN TOTALLY CAME APART AND DID A LOT OF DAMMAGE TO THE ENGINE ON THE TURNPIKE IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC AT THE SPEED LIMIT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PULL OFF FOR SAFETY. KIA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS...

Mar 24, 2004 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT CATCH DEVICE RELEASES THE CLIP AND SEAT BELT FROM HOLDER APPROXIMATELY 75% OF THE TIME I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT. I HAVE NOT REPLACED AS THE ITEM WAS NOT DEEMED NECESSARY BY DEALER THAT WANTED $375.00 FOR REPLACEMENT. *JB

Mar 24, 2004 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT CATCH DEVICE RELEASES THE CLIP AND SEAT BELT FROM HOLDER APPROXIMATELY 75% OF THE TIME I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT. I HAVE NOT REPLACED AS THE ITEM WAS NOT DEEMED NECESSARY BY DEALER THAT WANTED $375.00 FOR REPLACEMENT. *JB

Mar 14, 2004 Visibility 70,000 mi

OUR REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND AS OF MARCH 1, 2004 OUR FRONT WIPERS NO LONGER WORK EITHER. WE HAD NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN EITHER AND THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTEE. AS IT APPEARS...THE WIPER MOTOR IS TO BLAME IN THE FRONT AND POSSIBLY A WIPER SWITCH I...

Mar 14, 2004 Visibility 70,000 mi

OUR REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND AS OF MARCH 1, 2004 OUR FRONT WIPERS NO LONGER WORK EITHER. WE HAD NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN EITHER AND THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTEE. AS IT APPEARS...THE WIPER MOTOR IS TO BLAME IN THE FRONT AND POSSIBLY A WIPER SWITCH I...

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Power Train 62,500 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSFER CASE PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR DRIVELINE WAS BENT, AND HUBS WERE CONTAMINATED. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUTAND IT SHOULDN'T OF CAR IS ONLY 3YEARS OLD.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 11,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUTAND IT SHOULDN'T OF CAR IS ONLY 3YEARS OLD.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUTAND IT SHOULDN'T OF CAR IS ONLY 3YEARS OLD.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 11,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUTAND IT SHOULDN'T OF CAR IS ONLY 3YEARS OLD.

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Suspension 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Suspension 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Power Train 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Suspension 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Suspension 10,000 mi

CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAK...

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Power Train 10,000 mi

ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK

Dec 16, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS PERTAINING TO THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Dec 16, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS PERTAINING TO THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

BETWEEN 1,500-2,000 MILES CONSUMER NOTICES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WASN NOT IDENTIFIED TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Visibility

AT ANY TIME REAR WINDOW WOULD ROLL DOWN WITHOUT ANYONE DEPRESSING THE BUTTON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR SEAT BELT WAS HANGING AND NOT RETRACTED INTO THE HOLSTER. CONSUMER PULLED ON THE BELT SEVERAL TIMES BUT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

BETWEEN 1,500-2,000 MILES CONSUMER NOTICES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE BRAKES. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WASN NOT IDENTIFIED TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Visibility

AT ANY TIME REAR WINDOW WOULD ROLL DOWN WITHOUT ANYONE DEPRESSING THE BUTTON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL.*AK

Oct 21, 2003 Seat Belts

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR SEAT BELT WAS HANGING AND NOT RETRACTED INTO THE HOLSTER. CONSUMER PULLED ON THE BELT SEVERAL TIMES BUT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL PROBLEMS, SOME OF WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. BUT I THINK THAT A CAR THAT I GOT IN 2000 SHOULD NOT GIVE ME SUCH MAJOR PROBLEMS. NOW, I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH, HORN STARTED TO BLOW, WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES IN...

Oct 1, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL PROBLEMS, SOME OF WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. BUT I THINK THAT A CAR THAT I GOT IN 2000 SHOULD NOT GIVE ME SUCH MAJOR PROBLEMS. NOW, I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH, HORN STARTED TO BLOW, WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES IN...

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMERWAS HEARING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT SHE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SUSPENSION UNDER WARRANTY AFTER VEHICLE REACHED 35,000 MILES OR 3 YEARS, WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. CONSUMER SHE HAD TO PAY $400.00 TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED,...

Aug 22, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMERWAS HEARING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT SHE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SUSPENSION UNDER WARRANTY AFTER VEHICLE REACHED 35,000 MILES OR 3 YEARS, WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. CONSUMER SHE HAD TO PAY $400.00 TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED,...

Aug 20, 2003 Power Train 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. FRONT TIRE ALMOST CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.*AK

Aug 20, 2003 Power Train 28,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, THEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. FRONT TIRE ALMOST CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE.*AK

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING SIGNS WERE AVALIABLE AT THAT TIME. *AK

Aug 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING SIGNS WERE AVALIABLE AT THAT TIME. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

MY CAR HAS ONLY THIRTY THOUSAND MILES AND THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO MANY AUTOMACHENICS AND THEY ALL SAID THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAVE HAPPEN TO THE CAR AT WITH ONLY 30K. KIA WILL FIX IT BUT ONLY IF I PAY FOR IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I KEEP MY CAR IN GOOD CONDITION AND I SHOUL...

Aug 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 420 mi

A TAXI CAB CROSSED A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE ON A 2 WAY ROAD AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND ALL THREE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

MY CAR HAS ONLY THIRTY THOUSAND MILES AND THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO MANY AUTOMACHENICS AND THEY ALL SAID THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAVE HAPPEN TO THE CAR AT WITH ONLY 30K. KIA WILL FIX IT BUT ONLY IF I PAY FOR IT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I KEEP MY CAR IN GOOD CONDITION AND I SHOUL...

Aug 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 420 mi

A TAXI CAB CROSSED A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE ON A 2 WAY ROAD AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND ALL THREE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 15, 2003 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT THE VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE WHOLE TIME PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIR DEPARTMENT ...

Aug 15, 2003 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT THE VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE WHOLE TIME PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIR DEPARTMENT ...

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATES OIL AND GAS MIXED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATES OIL AND GAS MIXED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATES OIL AND GAS MIXED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATES OIL AND GAS MIXED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. *AK

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ENGINE FAN HAS A GAP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ENGINE FAN HAS A GAP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Tires 41,421 mi

THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH,SPARE TIRE WAS ON VEHICLE AT TIME, AND DAMAGED OTHER VEHICLE COMPONENTS. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Tires 41,421 mi

THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH,SPARE TIRE WAS ON VEHICLE AT TIME, AND DAMAGED OTHER VEHICLE COMPONENTS. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Electrical System 82,000 mi

SMOKE HAD COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED FRICTION. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN TO THE GROUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO A CORRODED CABLE WHICH LEAD TO THE ENGI...

Aug 1, 2003 Electrical System 82,000 mi

SMOKE HAD COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED FRICTION. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN TO THE GROUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO A CORRODED CABLE WHICH LEAD TO THE ENGI...

Aug 1, 2003 Electrical System 82,000 mi

SMOKE HAD COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED FRICTION. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN TO THE GROUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO A CORRODED CABLE WHICH LEAD TO THE ENGI...

Aug 1, 2003 Electrical System 82,000 mi

SMOKE HAD COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THE WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED FRICTION. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD BURN TO THE GROUND. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO A CORRODED CABLE WHICH LEAD TO THE ENGI...

Jul 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,600 mi

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IS STARTED, CRANKS UP. ON THE OTHER HAND, WHEN VEHICLE PULLS OFF IT CUTS OFF. DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICE THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,600 mi

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IS STARTED, CRANKS UP. ON THE OTHER HAND, WHEN VEHICLE PULLS OFF IT CUTS OFF. DEALERSHIP HAS SERVICE THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *PH

Jul 29, 2003 Air Bags 6,738 mi

I AM NOT SURE IF YOU CAN HELP ME BUT I FEEL THAT I NEED TO VENT IN REFERENCE TO KIA. I PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. AT THAT TIME THE WARRANTY WAS 3 YEARS OR 36000 MILES WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT THAT I PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY ARE SAYING I DID...

Jul 29, 2003 Air Bags 6,738 mi

I AM NOT SURE IF YOU CAN HELP ME BUT I FEEL THAT I NEED TO VENT IN REFERENCE TO KIA. I PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. AT THAT TIME THE WARRANTY WAS 3 YEARS OR 36000 MILES WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT THAT I PURCHASE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY ARE SAYING I DID...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPALCED OR RESURFACED 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE HAS RECURRING PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND KIA WAS REPLACING ALL ROTORS. NOW AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR I AM TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT "NORMAL ...

Jul 23, 2003 Equipment 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPALCED OR RESURFACED 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE HAS RECURRING PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND KIA WAS REPLACING ALL ROTORS. NOW AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR I AM TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT "NORMAL ...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPALCED OR RESURFACED 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE HAS RECURRING PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND KIA WAS REPLACING ALL ROTORS. NOW AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR I AM TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT "NORMAL ...

Jul 23, 2003 Equipment 10,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPALCED OR RESURFACED 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE HAS RECURRING PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND KIA WAS REPLACING ALL ROTORS. NOW AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR I AM TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT "NORMAL ...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL ,AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL ,AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLES MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIMING BELT REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. *AK *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLES MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIMING BELT REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. *AK *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLES MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIMING BELT REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. *AK *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLES MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIMING BELT REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. *AK *NLM

Jul 11, 2003 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *NLM

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PRBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT SPARK PLUGS WERE CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PRBLEMS WITH SPARK PLUGS.DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT SPARK PLUGS WERE CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Power Train 37,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SPORTAGE, I ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GEAR CONTROL ON THE FLOOR. TO MY SURPRISE, IT MOVED FORWARD FROM THE DRIVE POSITION TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. I FOUND AN ISOLATED STREET AND TESTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE GEAR HANDLE DOES NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO EACH POSITION AS IT SHOULD....

Jun 20, 2003 Power Train 37,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SPORTAGE, I ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE GEAR CONTROL ON THE FLOOR. TO MY SURPRISE, IT MOVED FORWARD FROM THE DRIVE POSITION TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. I FOUND AN ISOLATED STREET AND TESTED IT AGAIN AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE GEAR HANDLE DOES NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO EACH POSITION AS IT SHOULD....

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System Crash 65,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System Crash 65,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL.

May 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL.

Apr 15, 2003 Electrical System 36,137 mi

ALL POWER DOORS, WINDOWS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK IN MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. AFTER INSPECTING ALL FUSES AND LIGHT BULBS, I BELIEVE BAD WIRING OR BAD CONNECTORS TO BE THE CULPRIT. *JB

Apr 15, 2003 Electrical System 36,137 mi

ALL POWER DOORS, WINDOWS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK IN MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. AFTER INSPECTING ALL FUSES AND LIGHT BULBS, I BELIEVE BAD WIRING OR BAD CONNECTORS TO BE THE CULPRIT. *JB

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,852 mi

MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHI...

Apr 8, 2003 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE. *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Suspension

THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO WOBBLE. *JB

Apr 6, 2003 Electrical System 68,000 mi

SINCE OCT. 2002 UNTIL APRIL 2003, THE POWER LOCKS WOULD OPERATE ERRATICALLY, MAKING THE LOCK AND UNLOCKING SOUND, AND A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, FIRST THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIMER CONTROL UNIT, AUDIO CIRCUIT, THEY ...

Apr 6, 2003 Electrical System 68,000 mi

SINCE OCT. 2002 UNTIL APRIL 2003, THE POWER LOCKS WOULD OPERATE ERRATICALLY, MAKING THE LOCK AND UNLOCKING SOUND, AND A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, FIRST THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIMER CONTROL UNIT, AUDIO CIRCUIT, THEY ...

Mar 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,382 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 31, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,382 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Power Train 26,041 mi

DASH LIGHTS INDICATED VEHICLE WAS IN 4WD, VEHICLE SLID BACKWARDS. *TS

Mar 19, 2003 Power Train 26,041 mi

DASH LIGHTS INDICATED VEHICLE WAS IN 4WD, VEHICLE SLID BACKWARDS. *TS

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 18, 2003 Power Train 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 18, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGH...

Mar 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,443 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIPER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *JB

Mar 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,443 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIPER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *JB

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,914 mi

EXHAUST LEAKS AT GASKET, WIRES SHORTING IN HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BOTH FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Electrical System 9,914 mi

EXHAUST LEAKS AT GASKET, WIRES SHORTING IN HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BOTH FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,576 mi

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD, SILENCER AND TAILPIPE ROTTED. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Visibility 9,956 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, ARM BROKE OFF WIPER MOTOR DURING HEAVY RAIN. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,974 mi

REPLACED 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH UPDATE AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Power Train 18,974 mi

REPLACED 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH UPDATE AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,914 mi

EXHAUST LEAKS AT GASKET, WIRES SHORTING IN HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BOTH FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Electrical System 9,914 mi

EXHAUST LEAKS AT GASKET, WIRES SHORTING IN HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BOTH FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,576 mi

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD, SILENCER AND TAILPIPE ROTTED. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Visibility 9,956 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING, ARM BROKE OFF WIPER MOTOR DURING HEAVY RAIN. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18,974 mi

REPLACED 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH UPDATE AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Power Train 18,974 mi

REPLACED 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH UPDATE AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *NLM

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 68,000 mi

SNOW BECAME LODGED IN THE FAN WHICH STOPPED IT FROM TURNING AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE CONDENSER TO BURN. *JB SCC

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 68,000 mi

SNOW BECAME LODGED IN THE FAN WHICH STOPPED IT FROM TURNING AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE CONDENSER TO BURN. *JB SCC

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ONLY GOT 80 MILES TO A HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE BRAKES COLLECTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE ONLY GOT 80 MILES TO A HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE BRAKES COLLECTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE ONLY GOT 80 MILES TO A HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE BRAKES COLLECTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE ONLY GOT 80 MILES TO A HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE BRAKES COLLECTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train 18,000 mi

THE 4WD OF MY VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL AFTER I HAD BEEN IN A CIRCUMSTANCE WHEREAS THE 4WD WAS NEEDED SUCH AS SNOW AND ICE. ONE ONCE OCCASION I NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT AND BECAME STUCK. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SUBMITTED FOR REPAIRS AT ...

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train 18,000 mi

THE 4WD OF MY VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WORKING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL AFTER I HAD BEEN IN A CIRCUMSTANCE WHEREAS THE 4WD WAS NEEDED SUCH AS SNOW AND ICE. ONE ONCE OCCASION I NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT AND BECAME STUCK. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SUBMITTED FOR REPAIRS AT ...

Feb 18, 2003 Power Train 17,493 mi

KIA SPORTAGE WAS MAKING A METAL ON METAL BANGING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE NORMAL OPERTION IN 2 WHEEEL DRIVE. KIA DEALER FOUND ONE FRONT WHEEL HUB AND VACUMM LINE WERE LOCKED TO ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. HUBS AND LINE WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THERE IS A NATIONAL STOCK OUTAGE ON UPDATE KIT FOR A RECALL B...

Feb 18, 2003 Power Train 17,493 mi

KIA SPORTAGE WAS MAKING A METAL ON METAL BANGING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY WHILE NORMAL OPERTION IN 2 WHEEEL DRIVE. KIA DEALER FOUND ONE FRONT WHEEL HUB AND VACUMM LINE WERE LOCKED TO ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. HUBS AND LINE WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THERE IS A NATIONAL STOCK OUTAGE ON UPDATE KIT FOR A RECALL B...

Jan 28, 2003 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

THE SEATBELT ON MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE DRIVERSIDE ALWAYS OPENS. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF I WAS EVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT TRUST THE SAFTEY BELT WILL HOLD ME IF I EVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. I WEIGH ONLY 125 LBS.*EA04007*

Jan 28, 2003 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

THE SEATBELT ON MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE DRIVERSIDE ALWAYS OPENS. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF I WAS EVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT TRUST THE SAFTEY BELT WILL HOLD ME IF I EVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. I WEIGH ONLY 125 LBS.*EA04007*

Jan 16, 2003 Parking Brake

HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE 9X IN 2 YRS. ONLY 20 K MILES ON CAR.(2000 KIA SPORTAGE). 13 TIMES TOTAL FOR SERVICE . REPLACED ROTORS 3X AND NOW HAVE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP YORK CHRYSLER KIA HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LOOSE 3X. THEY TOLD US T...

Jan 16, 2003 Parking Brake

HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE 9X IN 2 YRS. ONLY 20 K MILES ON CAR.(2000 KIA SPORTAGE). 13 TIMES TOTAL FOR SERVICE . REPLACED ROTORS 3X AND NOW HAVE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP YORK CHRYSLER KIA HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LOOSE 3X. THEY TOLD US T...

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

THE SAFEGUARD KEEP FAILING ON KEY REMOTE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REPLACE THE SAFEGUARD AND IT KEEP ON FAILING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 4, 2002 Electrical System

THE SAFEGUARD KEEP FAILING ON KEY REMOTE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND REPLACE THE SAFEGUARD AND IT KEEP ON FAILING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THEIR WAS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACE, AND WAS INFORMED AT THAT TIME BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OFF THE SHOE AND DESTROYED THE ROTOR. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD ALSO FELL APART WHEN THE...

Dec 3, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING THEIR WAS A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACE, AND WAS INFORMED AT THAT TIME BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PAD HAD FALLEN OFF THE SHOE AND DESTROYED THE ROTOR. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PAD ALSO FELL APART WHEN THE...

Dec 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING, CONTACTED THE DEALER THE DEALER REPLACE THE ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES THAT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MR

Nov 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING, CONTACTED THE DEALER THE DEALER REPLACE THE ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES THAT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MR

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY RADIATOR CONTINUALLY LEAKS, WHEN I BROUGHT TO NEAREST DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTEE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS 5YR/60K ON POWER TRAIN AND BECAUSE I WAS NOT A CUSTOMER ON GOOD FAITH THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT (PRIDE DEALERSHIP, NO. ATTLEBORO, MA. -SERVICE MGR. RICHARD): WHEN I CALLED KIA - THEY ...

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY RADIATOR CONTINUALLY LEAKS, WHEN I BROUGHT TO NEAREST DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTEE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS 5YR/60K ON POWER TRAIN AND BECAUSE I WAS NOT A CUSTOMER ON GOOD FAITH THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT (PRIDE DEALERSHIP, NO. ATTLEBORO, MA. -SERVICE MGR. RICHARD): WHEN I CALLED KIA - THEY ...

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILL NOT RESTART DUE TO LOST OF POWER. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILL NOT RESTART DUE TO LOST OF POWER. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Sep 18, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT FUNCTION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE EHICLE. *AK

Sep 18, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE DID NOT FUNCTION.*AK

Sep 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE EHICLE. *AK

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR KEEPS GOING OUT. HAD THEM REPLACED.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Visibility

POWER WINDOW MOTOR KEEPS GOING OUT. HAD THEM REPLACED.*AK

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Visibility

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REP...

Aug 14, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TWICE. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER BROKE TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE HORN FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TWICE. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MUFFLER BROKE TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE HORN FAILED. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED. *YH

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Equipment

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, THERE WAS A CLUNK SOUND AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CONSUMER HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *SLC

Aug 13, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *SLC

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Equipment

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, THERE WAS A CLUNK SOUND AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CONSUMER HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. *SLC

Aug 13, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DEVELOPED PULSATION AND VIBRATION ON APPLICATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO RECUR REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SAME COMPONENTS. FOUR FAILUIRES EXPERIENCED IN 31,000 MILES AND 24 MONTHS OF DRIVING. OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ...

Aug 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DEVELOPED PULSATION AND VIBRATION ON APPLICATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO RECUR REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SAME COMPONENTS. FOUR FAILUIRES EXPERIENCED IN 31,000 MILES AND 24 MONTHS OF DRIVING. OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ...

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VE ON CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING CRUISE CONTROL WILL GET STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Jul 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VE ON CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING CRUISE CONTROL WILL GET STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility Crash

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT 5MPH OR LESS. MY CAR BUMPED A TREE AND I DID NOT EVEN FEEL IT HIT THE TREE. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND STARTED DOWN THE STREET THE WINDOW SHATTERED, THAT WAS THE FIRST I EVEN REALIZED THAT I HAD BUMPED THE TREE.

Jul 10, 2002 Visibility Crash

THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT 5MPH OR LESS. MY CAR BUMPED A TREE AND I DID NOT EVEN FEEL IT HIT THE TREE. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND STARTED DOWN THE STREET THE WINDOW SHATTERED, THAT WAS THE FIRST I EVEN REALIZED THAT I HAD BUMPED THE TREE.

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50MPH AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND STALLED. BENEATH THE HOOD COOOLING FAN BROKE AWAY FROM HOUSING AND WAS WEDGED BETWEEN A FITTED SPACE TO KEEP FROM FALLING TO THE GROUND. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-50MPH AND HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND STALLED. BENEATH THE HOOD COOOLING FAN BROKE AWAY FROM HOUSING AND WAS WEDGED BETWEEN A FITTED SPACE TO KEEP FROM FALLING TO THE GROUND. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 19, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Child Seat

CHILD SEAT AT THE BACK SEAT CANNOT HOLD FIRMLY WITHOUT SWAYING TO THE SIDES WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. *TS *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***762788

Jun 7, 2002 Child Seat

CHILD SEAT AT THE BACK SEAT CANNOT HOLD FIRMLY WITHOUT SWAYING TO THE SIDES WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. *TS *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***762788

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPORTED THAT PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED AT ROUTEEN 22,500MI. CHECK-UP. "PADS GONE, ROTORS SCORED AND BEYOND REPAIR."*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEALER REPORTED THAT PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED AT ROUTEEN 22,500MI. CHECK-UP. "PADS GONE, ROTORS SCORED AND BEYOND REPAIR."*AK

May 28, 2002 Visibility

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Equipment

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Visibility

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Equipment

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 28, 2002 Electrical System

FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 13, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN. ELECTRICAL MOTOR ISN'T WORKING.DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 13, 2002 Visibility

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY REAR WINDOW FELL DOWN. ELECTRICAL MOTOR ISN'T WORKING.DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SPINNED, AND HIT REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE, LANDING ON A MEDIUM IN THE ROAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.CONSUMER FELT IF THERE WAS A PASSENGER, HE/SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLE...

May 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, ANOTHER DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HEAD-ON. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SPINNED, AND HIT REAR OF THE OTHER VEHICLE, LANDING ON A MEDIUM IN THE ROAD. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.CONSUMER FELT IF THERE WAS A PASSENGER, HE/SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLE...

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, ILLUMINATING THE DASH. VEHICLE REVS UP BEFORE CUTTING OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, ILLUMINATING THE DASH. VEHICLE REVS UP BEFORE CUTTING OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO EGR AND FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURES,DEALER REPLACED, ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO MAF CIRCUIT RANGE PROBLEM *YH

May 1, 2002 Visibility

THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR POWER WINDOWS FELL DOWN AND WERE REPLACED. *YH

May 1, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

May 1, 2002 Structure

THE REAR HATCH DOOR MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

May 1, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO EGR AND FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURES,DEALER REPLACED, ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON DUE TO MAF CIRCUIT RANGE PROBLEM *YH

May 1, 2002 Visibility

THE RIGHT REAR AND LEFT REAR POWER WINDOWS FELL DOWN AND WERE REPLACED. *YH

May 1, 2002 Interior Lighting

THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

May 1, 2002 Structure

THE REAR HATCH DOOR MALFUNCTIONS. *YH

Apr 3, 2002 Equipment

I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE OLD DEALER AT LEASE THREE TIMES; NEW DEALER THREE TIMES, THE LAST TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHECK WITH KIA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM! I NOW HAVE 44,300 MILES ON IT.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 3, 2002 Equipment

I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE OLD DEALER AT LEASE THREE TIMES; NEW DEALER THREE TIMES, THE LAST TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHECK WITH KIA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM! I NOW HAVE 44,300 MILES ON IT.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Mar 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY LEAKING OUT, RIGHT NOW BRAKING DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE AFFECTED, BUT HAVE TO FILL UP RESERVOIR AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FLUID HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY LEAKING OUT, RIGHT NOW BRAKING DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE AFFECTED, BUT HAVE TO FILL UP RESERVOIR AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. NLM

Mar 21, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. *AK

Mar 21, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 15MPH WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 15MPH WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE SLIPPING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 10MPH DRIVER TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 10MPH DRIVER TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE SLIPPING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 10MPH DRIVER TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT 10MPH DRIVER TRIED TO DOWN SHIFT AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH A COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH AND SAFETY RESTRAINT BELTS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH A COLLISION OCCURRED. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 25-30 MPH AND SAFETY RESTRAINT BELTS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND DRIVER SUSTAINE DINJURIES. *AK

Feb 15, 2002 Power Train

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 15, 2002 Equipment

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 15, 2002 Power Train

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 15, 2002 Equipment

ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Feb 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER FROM BEHIND AND HER DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Air Bags Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO HER FROM BEHIND AND HER DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF. NLM

Feb 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT WATER AND AIRFLOW WAS ENTERING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED WEATHER STRIP, WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER DOOR TO ADJAR, ADJUSTED STRIKER AND DOOR STILL IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *YD

Feb 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING POWER WINDOW FAILURE, SHORT IN SWITCH, BLOWING THE POWER WINDOW FUSE AND SHOCKING PASSENGERS. ALSO, DOME LIGHT BLOWS BULB AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, POWER DOOR LOCKS OPERATE WHEN STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED,(WIRING RELATED). ...

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE IS EXPERIENCING UNEVEN BRAKE WARE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *YD

Feb 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING POWER WINDOW FAILURE, SHORT IN SWITCH, BLOWING THE POWER WINDOW FUSE AND SHOCKING PASSENGERS. ALSO, DOME LIGHT BLOWS BULB AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, POWER DOOR LOCKS OPERATE WHEN STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED,(WIRING RELATED). ...

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE IS EXPERIENCING UNEVEN BRAKE WARE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *YD

Feb 1, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT WATER AND AIRFLOW WAS ENTERING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED WEATHER STRIP, WHICH CAUSED PASSENGER DOOR TO ADJAR, ADJUSTED STRIKER AND DOOR STILL IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. *YD

Feb 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING POWER WINDOW FAILURE, SHORT IN SWITCH, BLOWING THE POWER WINDOW FUSE AND SHOCKING PASSENGERS. ALSO, DOME LIGHT BLOWS BULB AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, POWER DOOR LOCKS OPERATE WHEN STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED,(WIRING RELATED). ...

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE IS EXPERIENCING UNEVEN BRAKE WARE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *YD

Feb 1, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTIVE WIRE HARNESS CAUSING POWER WINDOW FAILURE, SHORT IN SWITCH, BLOWING THE POWER WINDOW FUSE AND SHOCKING PASSENGERS. ALSO, DOME LIGHT BLOWS BULB AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, POWER DOOR LOCKS OPERATE WHEN STEERING COLUMN IS ADJUSTED,(WIRING RELATED). ...

Feb 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE IS EXPERIENCING UNEVEN BRAKE WARE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *YD

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. BY THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC. WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR WHEELS. DEALERSHP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 22, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES. BY THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC. WHEN TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR WHEELS. DEALERSHP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE EVEN THOUGH LIGHT INSIDE TURNED ON, SHOWING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Dec 20, 2001 Power Train

WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE EVEN THOUGH LIGHT INSIDE TURNED ON, SHOWING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Dec 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ENGINE STALLING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL 4-WHEEL DRIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RADIO AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ENGINE STALLING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL 4-WHEEL DRIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RADIO AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ENGINE STALLING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL 4-WHEEL DRIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RADIO AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF ENGINE STALLING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL 4-WHEEL DRIVE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Dec 15, 2001 Visibility

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF FAULTY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE RADIO AND THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *TT

Oct 9, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHOCKS TO PASSENGERS WHENEVER THEY TOUCHED METAL OF DOOR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE CORRECTION WAS MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR IS NOT ALIGN PROPERLY, IT CASUSES WATER LEAKAGES WHEN WASHING AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY; DEALER REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER BODY SHOP ON FOUR OCCASION AND THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, NOT UNLESS YOU SLAM...

Oct 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY/ UNEVENLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED PADS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Structure

POWER LOCKS WOULD OPERATE ERRATICALLY, LOCKING / UNLOCKING BY ITSELF WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING/DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND PROBLEM STILLOCCURS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION . *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Visibility

POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY, AND CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHOCKS TO PASSENGERS WHENEVER THEY TOUCHED METAL OF DOOR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BEFORE CORRECTION WAS MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 9, 2001 Structure

PASSENGER DOOR IS NOT ALIGN PROPERLY, IT CASUSES WATER LEAKAGES WHEN WASHING AND WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY; DEALER REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER BODY SHOP ON FOUR OCCASION AND THE DOOR STILL WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, NOT UNLESS YOU SLAM...

Oct 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY/ UNEVENLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED PADS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Structure

POWER LOCKS WOULD OPERATE ERRATICALLY, LOCKING / UNLOCKING BY ITSELF WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING/DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND PROBLEM STILLOCCURS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION . *AK

Sep 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT (TOLD BY DEALER) AND WHEN THEY TRIED TO REPLACE THEM THEY FOUND OUT THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT ALSO. I ONLY HAVE 18000 MILES ON THE CAR!! THE PADS SHOULDN'T EVEN NEED REPLACEMENT, MUCH LESS THE ROTORS TOO!*AK

Sep 1, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACEMENT (TOLD BY DEALER) AND WHEN THEY TRIED TO REPLACE THEM THEY FOUND OUT THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT ALSO. I ONLY HAVE 18000 MILES ON THE CAR!! THE PADS SHOULDN'T EVEN NEED REPLACEMENT, MUCH LESS THE ROTORS TOO!*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION, TAKEN TO DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS IN A TIME SPAN OF THREE MONTHS, EVERYTIME THEY SAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT IS WRONG WITH IT, YET IT HAS BEEN THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE EVERYTIME. I HAVE BEEN IN ONE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST POWER GOING 70MPS, I H...

Aug 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR LOSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION, TAKEN TO DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS IN A TIME SPAN OF THREE MONTHS, EVERYTIME THEY SAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT IS WRONG WITH IT, YET IT HAS BEEN THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE EVERYTIME. I HAVE BEEN IN ONE NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR LOST POWER GOING 70MPS, I H...

Aug 6, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE FAILED SAFTEY INSPECTION DUE TO LOOSE RIGHT FRONT BEARING, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT HUBS WERE CORRODED DUE TO FAULTY INNER SEALS.*JB

Aug 6, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE FAILED SAFTEY INSPECTION DUE TO LOOSE RIGHT FRONT BEARING, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT HUBS WERE CORRODED DUE TO FAULTY INNER SEALS.*JB

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF FRONT BRAKES IN JUST 32000 MILES WITH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BUT HAS OFFERED NO REASONABLE EXPLICATION FOR THE CONTINUED WEAR. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 22000 MILES INCLUDED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THE DISCS HAD "EATEN" THEM. *AK

Jul 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF FRONT BRAKES IN JUST 32000 MILES WITH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. DEALER HAS REPLACED BUT HAS OFFERED NO REASONABLE EXPLICATION FOR THE CONTINUED WEAR. THE FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROXIMATELY 22000 MILES INCLUDED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THE DISCS HAD "EATEN" THEM. *AK

Jul 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Seats

LEFT REAR SEAT RETAINER HOOK PULLED OUT OF INSIDE WALL AND SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITH PERSON SITTING IN SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING

Jul 12, 2001 Seats

LEFT REAR SEAT RETAINER HOOK PULLED OUT OF INSIDE WALL AND SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITH PERSON SITTING IN SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE PARKED IN GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT ON, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *SLC

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE PARKED IN GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT ON, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *SLC

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE PARKED IN GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT ON, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *SLC

Jul 9, 2001 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE PARKED IN GEAR WITH PARKING BRAKE NOT ON, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACK. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *SLC

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLED AND CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, HOWEVER, IT CONTINUES TO HESITATE EVERY TIME WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLED AND CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, HOWEVER, IT CONTINUES TO HESITATE EVERY TIME WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND DEALER CAN NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Jun 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK AND PUMP HAVE RUSTED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK AND PUMP HAVE RUSTED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK AND PUMP HAVE RUSTED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER THE INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL TANK AND PUMP HAVE RUSTED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 20, 2001 Steering Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS FLIPPED!! HIT IN THE REAR PANEL WHILE CLEARING AN INTERSECTION THE SPORTAGE ROLLED OVER. THE CHEVROLET S10 HIT HER GOING AROUND 30 TO 35 MPH. IT SPUN HER AND FLIPPED HER OVER AND THIS SUV SLIDE ACROSS THE PAVEMENT ON IT'S ROOF. SHE WAS AT A STOP THEN PROCEEDED ACROSS INTERSECTION...

Jun 20, 2001 Steering Crash

MY DAUGHTER WAS FLIPPED!! HIT IN THE REAR PANEL WHILE CLEARING AN INTERSECTION THE SPORTAGE ROLLED OVER. THE CHEVROLET S10 HIT HER GOING AROUND 30 TO 35 MPH. IT SPUN HER AND FLIPPED HER OVER AND THIS SUV SLIDE ACROSS THE PAVEMENT ON IT'S ROOF. SHE WAS AT A STOP THEN PROCEEDED ACROSS INTERSECTION...

Jun 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 17, 2001 Power Train

HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS A...

Jun 12, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

Jun 12, 2001 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

Jun 12, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT...

May 27, 2001 Suspension

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Power Train

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Structure

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Unknown Or Other

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Suspension

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Power Train

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Structure

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 27, 2001 Unknown Or Other

FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Tires

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 23, 2001 Tires

THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHA...

May 22, 2001 Suspension

WHEN THIS FRONT END SYSTEM PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS BEING BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AS THOUGH A GUSTING HEAVY WIN...

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THIS FRONT END SYSTEM PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS BEING BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AS THOUGH A GUSTING HEAVY WIN...

May 22, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR END CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END FRAME AND FIRE WALL AREA, BOTH OF THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, NO INJURIES INDICATED ON THE REPORT. *MJS

May 22, 2001 Suspension

WHEN THIS FRONT END SYSTEM PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS BEING BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AS THOUGH A GUSTING HEAVY WIN...

May 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THIS FRONT END SYSTEM PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS BEING BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AS THOUGH A GUSTING HEAVY WIN...

May 22, 2001 Air Bags

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR END CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END FRAME AND FIRE WALL AREA, BOTH OF THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, NO INJURIES INDICATED ON THE REPORT. *MJS

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE GLIDES ALL OVER ROAD.*AK

May 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE GLIDES ALL OVER ROAD.*AK

May 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER ARM CRACKED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TO PREMATURELY WEAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE CALIPER ARM CRACKED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TO PREMATURELY WEAR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 2001 Suspension

A STRONG WIND IS CAPABLE TO MISDIRECT VEHICLE OR BLOW VEHICLE OFF ROAD IN WET CONDITIONS. VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN ONE LANE WHEN THERE ARE WINDY CONDITIONS. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 35 MPH .*AK *JB

May 3, 2001 Suspension

A STRONG WIND IS CAPABLE TO MISDIRECT VEHICLE OR BLOW VEHICLE OFF ROAD IN WET CONDITIONS. VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN ONE LANE WHEN THERE ARE WINDY CONDITIONS. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 35 MPH .*AK *JB

Apr 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING 5MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP.*AK *SLC

Apr 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING 5MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED, AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES IN ORDER FOR VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP.*AK *SLC

Apr 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH BACK PART OF VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL RAPIDLY ACROSS 3 LANES. TOWED TO DEALER WHO FOUND FRAME WELDS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAD BROKEN. *AK

Apr 13, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH BACK PART OF VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL RAPIDLY ACROSS 3 LANES. TOWED TO DEALER WHO FOUND FRAME WELDS THAT HOLD SUSPENSION HAD BROKEN. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

WHENEVER HEAT IS ON THERE IS A STRONG SWEET ODOR THAT COMES OUT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Apr 4, 2001 Visibility

WHENEVER HEAT IS ON THERE IS A STRONG SWEET ODOR THAT COMES OUT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. *AK

Mar 28, 2001 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY WILL NOT SOUND WHEN PRESSED IN CERTAIN SPOTS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Electrical System

HORN ASSEMBLY WILL NOT SOUND WHEN PRESSED IN CERTAIN SPOTS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

4-WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE, WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING. BUT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

4-WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE, WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING. BUT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Power Train

4-WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE, WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING. BUT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Unknown Or Other

4-WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE, WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING. BUT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 22, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RENTED VEHICLE FROM BUDGET RENTAL THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGHT A BARB WIRED FENCE AND INTO A FIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING RENTED VEHICLE FROM BUDGET RENTAL THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGHT A BARB WIRED FENCE AND INTO A FIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Steering

WHILE DRIVING RENTED VEHICLE FROM BUDGET RENTAL THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGHT A BARB WIRED FENCE AND INTO A FIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. NLM

Feb 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING RENTED VEHICLE FROM BUDGET RENTAL THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGHT A BARB WIRED FENCE AND INTO A FIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. NLM

Feb 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 7, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE SPUN AROUND & FLIPPED OVER TRAVELING AT 25-30MPH. CONSUMER FEELS SPEED ISN'T THE CAUSE. DEALER IS SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THE VEHICLE IS TOO LIGHT AND TOO HIGH UP UNDERNEATH. IT IS UNSAFE. *YH

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE SPUN AROUND & FLIPPED OVER TRAVELING AT 25-30MPH. CONSUMER FEELS SPEED ISN'T THE CAUSE. DEALER IS SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER SAYS THE VEHICLE IS TOO LIGHT AND TOO HIGH UP UNDERNEATH. IT IS UNSAFE. *YH

Jan 12, 2001 Suspension

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS; EACH TIME DEALER WOULD INFORM CONSUMER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND EACH TIME AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. CURRENTLY, WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTIN...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS; EACH TIME DEALER WOULD INFORM CONSUMER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND EACH TIME AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. CURRENTLY, WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTIN...

Jan 12, 2001 Suspension

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

CONNSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS TURNING RIGHT ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT TURNING WHEELS. VEHICLE WAS TURNING ON ITS OWN DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT,MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS ALSO. THERE WERE ELECTRICAL SHO...

Jan 12, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS; EACH TIME DEALER WOULD INFORM CONSUMER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND EACH TIME AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. CURRENTLY, WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTIN...

Jan 12, 2001 Electrical System

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS; EACH TIME DEALER WOULD INFORM CONSUMER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND EACH TIME AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. CURRENTLY, WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTIN...

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STALLS. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT HESITATES AND BUCKS, HAS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVE...

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STALLS. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT HESITATES AND BUCKS, HAS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVE...

Dec 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STALLS. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT HESITATES AND BUCKS, HAS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVE...

Dec 26, 2000 Power Train

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STALLS. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT HESITATES AND BUCKS, HAS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVE...

Nov 30, 2000 Power Train

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 30, 2000 Power Train

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30MPH UP A HILL, AT TOP VEHICLE JERKED TO LEFT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STEER IT BACK. VEHICLE BEGAN DOING A 180 DEGREE TURN, HIT AN EMBANKMENT, AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMERS WAS GOING 5-10MPH UPON IMPACT. DEALERSHIP, AFTER INSPECTION, COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Suspension Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30MPH UP A HILL, AT TOP VEHICLE JERKED TO LEFT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO STEER IT BACK. VEHICLE BEGAN DOING A 180 DEGREE TURN, HIT AN EMBANKMENT, AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMERS WAS GOING 5-10MPH UPON IMPACT. DEALERSHIP, AFTER INSPECTION, COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I WAS TURNING. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND JERK WHEEL. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AFTER VEHICAL STAYED IN SHOP 4 DAYS...4TH OCCURRENCE. *AK

Nov 16, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I WAS TURNING. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND JERK WHEEL. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AFTER VEHICAL STAYED IN SHOP 4 DAYS...4TH OCCURRENCE. *AK

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 14, 2000 Electrical System

ONE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE DIFFRENT PROBELMS FIXED ALWAYS SOMETHING ELSEWENT WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WITHIN A HOUR OR SO OF TIME AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CURRENTLY HAVE A MAJOR ENGINE PROBELM THAT STILL EXISTS WITH A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SULFUR SMELL. VEHICLE HAS LEFT...

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP AND VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP AND VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FUSE PROBLEMS WITH STEREO, POWERED LOCKS, ALARM, WINDOWS, AND NOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERABLE, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FUSE PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 22MPH ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE VEHICLES PARKED AHEAD OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLID INTO THEM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS WENT OFF, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HURT. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 22MPH ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE VEHICLES PARKED AHEAD OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLID INTO THEM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS WENT OFF, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HURT. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND STINKING..(NOT ANTIFREEZE)..I PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC...RUNNING VERY VERY ROUGH AT T...

Nov 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND STINKING..(NOT ANTIFREEZE)..I PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC...RUNNING VERY VERY ROUGH AT T...

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP AND VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP AND VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FUSE PROBLEMS WITH STEREO, POWERED LOCKS, ALARM, WINDOWS, AND NOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERABLE, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FUSE PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 13, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 22MPH ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE VEHICLES PARKED AHEAD OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLID INTO THEM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS WENT OFF, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HURT. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 22MPH ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE VEHICLES PARKED AHEAD OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLID INTO THEM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS WENT OFF, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HURT. *AK

Nov 13, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND STINKING..(NOT ANTIFREEZE)..I PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC...RUNNING VERY VERY ROUGH AT T...

Nov 13, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND STINKING..(NOT ANTIFREEZE)..I PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC...RUNNING VERY VERY ROUGH AT T...

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 40-50 MPH. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *SLC

Nov 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 40-50 MPH. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *SLC

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WENT OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHOOK A LOT.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT ROTORS WENT OUT THREE TIMES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE SHOOK A LOT.*AK

Oct 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Air Crash

NO SUMMARY

Oct 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Air Crash

NO SUMMARY

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAS REPORTED ELETRICAL PROBLEMS TO THE DEALER WHO HAS BEEN UNCORPORATIVE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON DRIVER'S FOOT & A BURNING SMELL FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER PULLED/LIFTED UP HOOD AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP HAS NO CONCERN OF THE PROBLE...

Oct 18, 2000 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HAS REPORTED ELETRICAL PROBLEMS TO THE DEALER WHO HAS BEEN UNCORPORATIVE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON DRIVER'S FOOT & A BURNING SMELL FROM THE INSIDE. CONSUMER PULLED/LIFTED UP HOOD AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP HAS NO CONCERN OF THE PROBLE...

Oct 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING. *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 25MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 10, 2000 Structure

VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. *SLC

Oct 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING. *SLC

Oct 5, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. DEALER FIXED IT, AND SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL FOUR TIMES. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE TRANSMISSION GOING INTO SAFETY MODE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DEFROST MODE. *YH

Oct 5, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. DEALER FIXED IT, AND SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK THE VEHICLE STALL FOUR TIMES. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE TRANSMISSION GOING INTO SAFETY MODE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DEFROST MODE. *YH

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND KICKS OUT, CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, ON ONE OCCASION AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT CUT OFF, THE GAS WAS PUMPED A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED WITH A LOUD POPPING NOISE. *SLC

Oct 4, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND KICKS OUT, CONSUMER HAS HAD PROBLEMS STARTING VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, ON ONE OCCASION AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT CUT OFF, THE GAS WAS PUMPED A FEW TIMES AND THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED WITH A LOUD POPPING NOISE. *SLC

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 13,000 MILES. HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER STOPPED THE NOISE BUT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 13,000 MILES. HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER STOPPED THE NOISE BUT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 13,000 MILES. HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER STOPPED THE NOISE BUT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON.*AK

Oct 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 13,000 MILES. HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER STOPPED THE NOISE BUT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAS GONE FLAT TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING, AND ONCE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. KIA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Tires

FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAS GONE FLAT TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING, AND ONCE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. KIA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CALLED KIA TO REPORT THE 4TH TIME THE 02 CENSOR DIED.THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTORY ANSWER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE 5 TIMES ALREAD. THEY ALSO HAVE TO RELPACE THE COMPUTER MODULATOR.

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

I CALLED KIA TO REPORT THE 4TH TIME THE 02 CENSOR DIED.THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTORY ANSWER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE 5 TIMES ALREAD. THEY ALSO HAVE TO RELPACE THE COMPUTER MODULATOR.

Sep 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I CALLED KIA TO REPORT THE 4TH TIME THE 02 CENSOR DIED.THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTORY ANSWER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE 5 TIMES ALREAD. THEY ALSO HAVE TO RELPACE THE COMPUTER MODULATOR.

Sep 14, 2000 Electrical System

I CALLED KIA TO REPORT THE 4TH TIME THE 02 CENSOR DIED.THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTORY ANSWER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE 5 TIMES ALREAD. THEY ALSO HAVE TO RELPACE THE COMPUTER MODULATOR.

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. CONSUMER SAID THAT THE HINGES ARE NOT MOUNTED CORRECTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 25, 2000 Structure Crash

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. CONSUMER SAID THAT THE HINGES ARE NOT MOUNTED CORRECTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE STALLED OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT.(OCT 28, 1999) I CONTACTED KIA REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND BOTH REPORT THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER I SEE SIMILAR PROBLEMS BEING REP...

May 3, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE STALLED OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT.(OCT 28, 1999) I CONTACTED KIA REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS AND BOTH REPORT THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER I SEE SIMILAR PROBLEMS BEING REP...

Apr 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT ANY TIME FUEL PUSHES OUT OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING SOME FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE OUTSIDE, AND SOME ON THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT ANY TIME FUEL PUSHES OUT OF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING SOME FUEL TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE OUTSIDE, AND SOME ON THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE . DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE, TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Power Train

ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH OR MORE, TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. *AK

Mar 30, 2000 Equipment

THIE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 6-5 IN THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOWS THE WRONG WAY FOR CONNECTING JUMPER CABLES, COULD CAUSE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. NLM

Mar 30, 2000 Equipment

THIE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 6-5 IN THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOWS THE WRONG WAY FOR CONNECTING JUMPER CABLES, COULD CAUSE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT JUMPED ONE TOOTH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRANK BUT NOT START. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Equipment

A/C VENT LOOSE. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT JUMPED ONE TOOTH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRANK BUT NOT START. NLM

Mar 21, 2000 Equipment

A/C VENT LOOSE. NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LET GO FOR A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE TRAVELS TO THE RIGHT. NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHEILD HAS AIR COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *ET

Jan 7, 2000 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLS SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LET GO FOR A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE TRAVELS TO THE RIGHT. NLM

Jan 7, 2000 Visibility

THE FRONT WINDSHEILD HAS AIR COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *ET

Nov 18, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...

Nov 18, 1999 Structure

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...

Nov 18, 1999 Electrical System

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...

Nov 18, 1999 Structure

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...

Nov 18, 1999 Suspension

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT THE KEY NOTICED THAT KEY WAS VERY HOT. GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS ALSO VERY HOT. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN TRYING TO TURN. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN THATWAS WRONG. THERE WAS TOO MUCH...