1997 Kia Sportage acceleration problems

Filed May 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · WI

While driving down highway when approximately at 55mph engine will stall. Slow down and stop without warning. Most of the time I can turn engine off restart run it thru all of the gears and it will be fine for awhile unless on bumpy road or stop warning bumps in the road. I can not fill gas tank up due to it leaking out under vehicle refrase that pour out. It will also vibrate really bad after being drove for over 2 hours straight. Please help me to resolve these problems before it causes a injury or death.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 60,000 miles · WA

The SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The cruise control failed to come on its own. The clock spring needed to be replaced. *ak the air bag light had been on for a year. The consumer was informed that the front seat belts needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Acceleration · WV

While the vehicle was running consumer applied the brakes, and vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Consumer's foot was on the brake, and vehicle continued to speed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Acceleration · CA

Consumer is having trouble with vehicle stalling when accelerating, and loss of power while driving.had taken vehicle to the dealer, but they would not repair it under the recall because they problem was still being investigated.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Acceleration · WA

The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the brake was applied. The consumer lost control of vehicle which caused it to flip and land upside down. Dealer stated the the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 10-20 MPH applied on brakes and without warning brakes did not function. Consumer then tried to shift vehicle manually; however, transmission malfunctioned, resulting in a head-on collision. Driver sustained major leg injuries. *ak consumer adds that the accelerator was stuck. The air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 10-15 MPH applied brakes and without warning, brakes did not function, driver had to run a red light, resulting in a head on collision, driver sustained major leg injuries.*ak consumer states that the airbag failed. Consumer also states that the accelerator and transmission stuck.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 10-15 MPH and without warning, was involved in a head-on collision in which the air bags did not deploy, driver sustained major injuries. *ak the transmission jammed and the accelerator stuck.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving at 10-15 MPH, front of the vehicle was hit and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer adds the brakes failed. The transmission failed. Experiencing problems with the accelerator.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Acceleration · TN · crash

When putting vehicle into reverse and letting up on the clutch vehicle accelereated into reverse and ran over a mailbox. Driver had pushed clutch and brake in order to stop. Engine still ran high.