1997 Kia Sportage: check engine light

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 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 Mar 14, 2001 · Engine, Seat belts · TX

Since purchase of vehicle I have had problems with cel coming on and staying on, I have had problems with clutch, the belts, and recently the emission systems, each time I go in the people at the dealer ship act like I am doing these things on purpose and this last time they told me that my warranty had expired. And that it would cost 1,000 dollars to fix. I was out raged.

Filed Oct 15, 2000 · Electrical · CO

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.

Filed Jul 30, 2000 · VA

Too many problems with this truck to even begin to list. Its been to the garage 7 or 8 times for the check engine light , the master cylinder went last year, now the clutch, whats next? I so tired of taking time out of my life to deal with this piece of crap. I want a refund or some kind of satisfaction. No safety defect listed in summary.

Filed Feb 13, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

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

Filed Jan 13, 2000 · Engine · CO

I have this car worked on over the 2 years I own it, kia offered no help is solving the problem. I called kia, ask the dealer to help, again no help. The facture warranty ended and I was going to have to pay for any more problems. The car was failing every time they replaced parts in the emisions system. I feeli was forced into trading it in because kia would not call me back or the dealer back. This car should not be sold to any other person but the dealer and kia are going to put it back on the road noing of the problem. Please make sure thid vehicle does not get put back on the road. The check engine light comes on some times after driving 20 miles. Please feel free to contact me on this problem. Kia was no help in solving this problem they told me it was my problem and they would do nothing to fix it.

Filed Nov 28, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Car continually stalls, check engine light continually comes off and on, when continually stalls at idle speed and highway speeds, engine experiences trouble continuously when it surges and jerks. It has been a real hazard to my health and almost put me in accidents many times while stalling in the middle of the street and intersections. Almost killed myself and my family several different times with this piece of garbage vehicle.it has had so many things wrong with it since the day I bought it that it is almost impossible to list all of them. Dealer claims there is no problem! Even when it gets towed in due to the fact that it won't run! Something needs to be done immediately before people are innocently killed due to the malfunctioning kia sportage vehicles.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Engine · IL

The check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system . Also vehicle completely shuts down. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed May 13, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Check engine light came on. Needs new egr kit (controls emissions mix). 6/99 experienced engine racing on ignition, high idle at stops, engine surges at all speeds. Then check engine light came on. Happened first 6/98. They tightened terminal connections. Second time 7/98 - adjusted c123 & c124 access connections. Third time 5/99 replacing egr kit - awaiting part. Service performed by maita olds, 2211 fulton ave., sacramento, ca 95825.

Filed Oct 1, 1998 · Engine, Visibility · TN

While driving at any speed the vehicle gives no prior warning. The engine check light coming on. Contacted dealer , can't find the problem. Vehicle has been in the shop three times. *ak check engine light comes on and engine stalles at times while driving due to egr valve failure. Hood release handle was broke. Right front hubcap fell off. Radio bezel was broke.

Filed Sep 29, 1998 · Electrical, Transmission · NJ

Wiring failure causing engine light to stay on.