1998 Kia Sportage: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 kia sportage. The contact stated while traveling at 25 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power. The hold button illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent where an unknown repair was made to the vehicle. The failure persisted. The mechanic advised that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v325000 (electrical system: wiring) but the contact did not confirm if his VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 89,835.

Filed Jul 19, 2004 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · MD

Engine connectors c144 (throttle position sensor), c129 (mass air flow sensor) and c146 (idle speed actuator) lose circuit continuity with movement of the engine causing engine hesitation, loss of power and false "check engine light " indication on the instrument panel. Wiggling the appropriate connector restores continuity temporarily but it will recur again shortly within a day or two of operating the vehicle.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Electrical · VA

While driving at normal speed intermittently vehicle was losing power . Dealer has inspected vehicle four times, and still problem recurring.

Filed Nov 6, 2002 · Brakes · IL

I had numerous problems with the kia when reporting problems stated they said contact dealer but never assist me with working with dealer. Once they sell me the vehicle its my problem and work it out with dealer. I feel when the axle cracks almost causing a accident and brakes fail. Also sensors fail causing lost of power would this not be a safety issues and be of a big concern to kia. Dt

Filed Sep 23, 2001 · Electrical, Suspension · CA

Continuation part 3...very slowly, there was a terrible crunching or grinding metal on metal noise when the vehicle was slowed down (not the brakes), the was a horrible groan sound when the vehicle accelerates on the freeway, there was something wrong with the hubs on the vehicle, and the vehicle would stall at any given time. When I picked the vehicle up from the dealer after being out of service for 8 consecutive days, the dealer stated that they duplicated each and every concern and addressed them all. Exactly 1 week later, the check engine light came back on and the vehicle died on me at the mall. I called a tow truck and had to get the battery boosted since something that the dealer did electrically was improper. I made it back home but was unsure whether or not I could make it to work the next day with a weal battery. Sure enough, the vehicle did not start in the morning. I immediately called the dealer, and they sent a tow truck to my house to pick up this lemon. After another 5 days out of service, I picked the vehicle up and was advised that there was a bad engine harness in the vehicle. Exactly 2 days later, the engine light came back on, the vehicle started leaking oil, the windows started moving slow again, the rear end of my vehicle started rattling, the front end of the vehicle had the metal on metal noise again, the groan noise had come back, the vehicle had lost power going up the slightest incline. Feeling like there was no other option available to me, I sent kia a letter asking for a buyback as well as all of my repair invoices and all they did was off to pay one of my car notes and told me to take the vehicle back to the dealer. I declined their offer to pay 1 car note and took the vehicle to the dealer where it stayed for 16 consecutive days. Again, all concerns were duplicated and addressed. After picking up the vehicle, I noticed that none of the instrument panel lights were coming on as they usually did when I started the vehicle.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Electrical · NH

The car has on going problems. I have been telling kia's mechanics that I have been experiencing the same problems over and over. 1) electrical-power surges, loss of power while driving,fuses blowing! Kia replaced the battery and said it should be fine now but it started doing it again! Went in for a recall on mcc and ended up doing other recalls that I never received! Now, the problem is worse! Fuses are blowing! I have been told they cant find the problem to there is nothing wrong with the car! Basically, I am under the assumption they cant find it until something really goes wrong. Well, it has! The loss of power is ten times worse! I fear for any life while the vehicle is in operation! This is my first car and I am a young female! So, I feel like I am being blown off and such when dealing with the mechanics. 2) braking has been wierd also! Feels like it takes along time to come to complete stop! I am afraid that when kia fixes the problem it isn't really fixed because I keep having problems with the car and they seem to be the same ones. I feel like I have no recourse! I need the assistance of someone to help me! I have talk ed to many kia owners and they experience the same problems! They also have gotten no satisfaction! All that we can say as consumers is that we will never buy a kia again! Help us!

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Engine, Locks · NJ

I've owned this car for 2 years and have had many repetitive problems. Car stalls / loses power at various times. Dealer serviced car many times but problem still exists and I almost got killed yesterday when it lost power as I was getting on the parkway. Front passenger door doesn't open from inside. Has been worked on several times. But is now broke again. Alarm doesn't shut off when putting key in lock on drivers side. Also worked on numerous times but now broke again. I'm out of the warranty and stuck with a lemon. Please help.

Filed Sep 4, 2000 · Electrical · OK

I drive a 1998 kia sportage with 37500 miles. I recently took the vehicle into the dealership reporting a loss of power, engine stalling, and car not responsive to throttle. When this problem occured the check emissions light illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the dealership informed me that the problem was a "wiring ground" that became either corroded or the connection method used failed. My car has over the 36,000 mile limit for the warranty, I was told that this was not part of the recall and that it would cost 240 dollars to have this problem fixed. I was told by dean bailey kia, tulsa, ok. That this could have been a problem with the type of connection used during manufacturer of this automobile. I believe that this should be corrected at the expense of the manufacturer since it seems to be a electrical component that failed due to the method of installation. Any info. That you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks