1997 Kia Sportage engine problems

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · 104,000 miles · CA

Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 kia sportage. The vehicle was overheating. The contact said that the used car dealer replaced the radiator and the main hose. The vehicle continued to overheat, and when diagnosed ,the contact was told the overheating was due to the clutch overheating and the fan sticking. The contact didn't think that transmission oil was circulating throughout the vehicle properly. There were no warning indicator lights. The vehicle currently will not start. The dealer was no longer in business.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Engine · 85,000 miles · GA

Kia refuses to include my 1997 sportage ex 4wd in recall for 1997 kia sportages ex 4wd. Recall 1cmp005 to replace the engine control module (ECM) has never been performed. Also not sure that recall 2cmp014 on wiring has been performed. My main concern and the refusal from kia is on the ECM.

Filed Dec 30, 2004 · Engine · PA

The federal safety agency campaign 99v325000; kia issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. However, the engine stalled, and check engine light remained on.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · TX

This car is absolutely unsafe to drive; at any moment it may stall due to the faulty electrical system. I have had this car in for service numerous times and I have never gotten the problem resolved. I have simply had enough and would like some help.

Filed Jul 1, 2003 · Engine · SC

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the vehicle would stall out. Dealer notified.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Consumer states when hitting bump something is loose. Dealer fould broken propeller shaft.

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · MD · fire

Vehicle stalled at 35 MPH. Consumer smelled smoke, then saw flames coming from under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Engine, Lights · CA

On 4/23/01 I took my car to westcott kia motors, I had a concern reguarding my transmission, they inspected and said theyfound switch stop lamp wasnt working at which time they replaced it , it was under warranty, they also replaced an egr valve that was under warranty, still to no avail of having my transmission concernes resolved with this dealer (after all these repairs , my car still had the same problem I brought it in for) I filed a complaint with kia consumer affairs. I waited a couple of months and decided to try my luck at another dealer in the area so I went to el cajon kia on 11/19/01 an allowed them to work on my car at which time they ordered a transfer case to be installed on 12/05/01, they replaced the transfer case and it broke while I was on the freeway 12/07/01 at which time I had the vehicle towed to their shop, they repaired the transfer case again and still the clunking noise I had brought it in for was still there in my car, I drove my car for a few more days untill it started to hesitate on me and the engine light came on, I had my car towed back to el cajon kia and the technician took a test drive with me and stated while we were driving my car that kia only pays them for 2 hours of service to vehicles, and that it was normal play that I was hearing in my vehicle, after all the days in the shop and all the repairs done, my car was no better than when I took it in for it to be repaired, I feel like they did more damage than good to my vehicle, and I also feel that there is a major problem with my transmission that the dealer failed to repair, I just took my car to rancho kia (where I bought it from and had repair problems with reguarding my tire latch) and they had to repair wiring to maf sensor and replaced my egr valve and also my purge solenoid was broken and they said the clunking noise is my front hub bearings are loose.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Engine · VA

Kia has issued a voluntary recall of its 1998 sportage sport utility vehicles to replace the manifold catalytic converter. This same problem has also happened to my 1997 sportage. A friend of mine has the same model and year as my sportage and the problem has happened to her vehicle also. I think this recall needs to be extended to the 1997 sportages also. The car will not pass emmisions inspections and I dont think I should have to pay for a problem that was caused by the manufacturer.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Engine · NY

Recall 99v325000 repairs had been done on vehicle, but remedy did not work. Consumer was still having same stalling problems as mentioned in recall.