I am concerned because the service engine soon light comes on periodically. When I call phil long ford, they tell me that happens with kias and they can't fix it unless the light is on at the time I bring it in. After oncce taking it down anyway and being refused repair because the engine light went off by the time I got down down the mountain pass, I gave up on that one. When I asked about any additional recalls last spring when I took the kia in for a tailgate latch recall, phil long ford told me there were no others. Now I find that there was indeed a recall (99v325), which could have affected the electrical system. Now my battery went dead suddenly for no apparent reason. I'm concerned about electrical problems after reading so many complaints. Also, my horn periodically won't work which phil long also says is common. (why then haven't they fixed it?) kia and their partner, ford, needs investigating.
1997 Kia Sportage electrical complaints
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Driver's side door opens and closes intermittently. Also, horn doesn't work, and there is a rattling noise underneath the hood. Door will be repaired, dealer could not find problem with horn or under the hood. *ak
Consumer received manufacturer's recall 9764. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, but stalling began again. Also, alarm system stopped working which caused the horn to stop working.
Electrical system wiring failed prior to rcall notice causing it to stall. Nlm
Tthe engine head broke. Nlm
Intermittently electrical system became inoperable, resulting in circuit continuity. Dealer has inspeceted the vehicle.
Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death
Short in electrical system, dealer would not repair because mileage was 1,200 over warranty coverage of 36,000. *ak( dot number: tire size: p205/75/15 )
Been to dealer several times problem persists. Loss of control nearly caused accidents.
Wiring failure causing engine light to stay on.
While traveling the vehicle indication lights would come on without warning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
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