1997 Kia Sportage transmission 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 Apr 19, 2005 · Transmission · 25,317 miles · PR

In may 5, 2003 I took to inspect the car for a noise at the back. Its like being on a plane for departure. I was told by the dealer that the back differentials was damaged. It only had 25,317 mileage in 2003. I could not believe that. This year 2005 a inspect the car at wester auto I was told the differential is damage. At the store I was told they have seen others kia sportage with the same problems. I also when to ped boys. Also, they said verb there were problems kia differential. At wester auto I change the back bearing thinking that will fix the noise. Kia dealer estimate the repair for $865 on 2003.

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 May 1, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · PA

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

Filed Mar 9, 2002 · Transmission · CA

I took my car in to be serviced on 05/15/01 to westcott kia, I was hearing a loud grinding noise and my vehicle was resisting to go foward, also lack of power to my vehicle overall, I felt like it was a transmission concern at that time my vehicle had 50888 miles on it, they told me it was my egr valve , it was malfunctioning, they replaced it. On 03/06/02 I took my car to rancho kia to be serviced, they told me that I needed my egr valve kit replaced at which time I didnt realize I had had it done less than a year earlier, they charged me 133.40, I contacted kia consummer affairs when I realized the repair had already been done less than a year ago, they stated my car had been driven more than 12000 miles (12656 to be exact) and there was nothing they could do for me, I have had so many problems with this car.

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 Dec 18, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle would hesitate with a "clunking" noise during normal operation of vehicle while traveling at any speed. Dealership stated that transfer case broke and had to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / documentation.