Consumer received a recall notice 99v325000, and had service department taken care off on jun 13, 2000. Since then, problem has come back on and off for the past 6 months. Engine check light came on. And as soon as vehicle started to slow down it stalled. Dealer stated vehicle needed new wiring harness. Problem has been a ongoing since vehicle was purchased in sept. Of 1997. Servicle manager told consumer they corrected wiring harness problem. But, consumer felt work could have been incorrectly done.
1997 Kia Sportage engine complaints
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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.
This vehicle has been a problem from the day that I purchased it, engine failed and it was in shop for two months, transmission failed, the rear end failed, the fuel economy switch failed, then the transmission failed again, and the transmission has failed three times since july, 2000. I have had two near accidents on the interstate due to these mechanical failures. I have tried for over two years to contact a kia represenative but they will not respond to my complaints . The dealer is no help, they only give you the delay game. I have a vehicle that is no good, it is unsafe to drive and a danger to put on the road. It continually has problems and I am having to make payments on it.please help
Engine stalls
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.
While driving engine completely shut down without any warning. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While making a right turn vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Has been to dlr several times, but dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *ak
The vehicle is cutting off in right turns. There was a recall on the vehicle for this problem. However, the dealer I have taken the vehicle to, has said the have performed the recall service, yet it is still cutting off and idling low in the turns. I have taken the vehicle back 6 to 7 times and they don't believe me and still have not been able to fix the car.
Recall 99v325000 kia/engine stalling; owner has made 4 appointments to correct recall campaign, appointments were always cancelled because dealer did not have parts or enough parts to correct recall. *ak
The federal safety agency recall 99v325000 and manufacturer's recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. After one week of repairs the remedy failed.
Recall 99v325/ engine stalling repairs did not correct the problem , vehicle continued to stall while driving. Consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times with no satisfaction. Please give any further details.
Tthe engine head broke. Nlm
Clamp that holds hose to thermostat housing was bad causing coolant leak smell in the engine area. Nlm
Manufacturer's recall notice received, and contacted dealer. Consumer was give nan appointment for jun 7, 2000. Can the federal safety agency shed some light on this matter.
While driving on the beltwayat 55 MPH car hesitates or stalls. Consumer feels this is a safety issue.
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
While driving vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic, consumer says it could have cause an accident. When vehicle stalled all the dashboard lights came on. Called dealer, and they did not help with the problem.
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.
Consumer was driving on dry road conditions and engine stalled for no reason. It happened frequently. Dealer has tried to repair, but problem keeps on occurring.
Transmission shift slips out of park, air bag light stays on, coolent leak at engine lower left , lower front pulley bearing damaged engine
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.
Vehicle would jerk. Engine check light kept coming on. Vehcle would overheat & fail to start. Also, vehicle had revved while at stop light due to fast idle . The ported passage hole was too small. It needed to be wider according to mechanic. Driveshaft broke twice in last 6 months.
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.
When this vehicle was driven off the lot it was in need of repairs, from the first complaint at the dealership I was told "oh that's normal for kia" I have traveled by tow truck more than in my new vehicle. I have been treated as badly from the dealership as by kia. Someone needs to stand up and force kia to face up to their responsibilities. Kia has never had to face a jury or judge in a court of law because they settle for less than most consumers have paid, I know for I will be forced to settle without help . I requested only to get what I paid minus mileage yet if I'm forced to settle my loss will be over $4,000. Lives will be lost unless we act soon
After purchasing this vehicle new we are very upset at the lack of concern and assisstance from the numerous government agencies I have contacted, completed forms and mailed them, I have yet to be contacted. Both my 4 year old son & I almost lost our lives when my engine stalled on an interstate speed limit 70 cars turning everyway to avoid us, I really felt there was no hope when I saw an 18 wheeler approaching, I turned to move my son from the rear seat to the front so I could at least hold him, the driver saw me and when he managed to stop his rig was jackknifed and 1 side hit the block barrier. I have documents to prove the engine problems in 97 kia's can't be repaired.will lives be lost before kia is held responsible? Please help
Car at dealer 3 days, problem fixing locks, dealer paid for car rental.
This is the most unreliable vehicle that I have ever owned-someone should do something about all of these problems occurring with kia's. No safety defect (s) mentione din the summary.
Since purchased, vehicle continually stalls at idle or highway speed. Dealer went out of business but attempted to find problem, never fixed. New dealer in area had company rep inspect vehicle, disassembled engine components, reassembled. Stopped problem for a few months, now it has reoccurrred. Curious if other kia sportage owners have had similar. Danger comes when engine cuts out at 70 MPH, which has happened to me twice.
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.
Exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle,and noticed the catalytic converter was hot. Dealer replaced the catalytic converter and rerouted wire. After four months, and just being released again from dealer, exhaust fumes reappeared. Consumer did a 60 MPH drive, and driver/passenger, and child felt sick. Went to the hopspital and were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
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