Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling while driving. On june 2002, dealer replaced the engine, seven months later problem is recurring. Please provide further information. Ph
1998 Kia Sportage engine complaints
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Recall 99v325000 concerning stalling. Vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem that interfered with performance. Vehicle was recalled and repairs done, but symptoms returned. Manufacturer claimed no responsibility because consumer was not the original owner. *ak check engine light was on. The vehicle vibrated, smoked and was overheating. The left front tire blew out. Ignition coils cracked and were replaced. Vehicle had a blown head gasket. Front left turn signal clips broke. Oxygen sensor failed. Right front door lock fell off. Vehicle had several parts on recall before the consumer purchased it and the consumer believed those recalled parts were the source of the problem.
Premature wear of flywheel. Due to failure vehicle will not start. Dealer has been contacted.
While driving, 4 wheel drive will kick in intermittently on its own. Vehicle has been taken to dealer numerous times, cannot find cause. *ak consumer adds the catalyst had to be replaced. There is an oil leak and front end was serviced 3 times.
First time I brought the car back was because the engine light went on and I had a oil leakage in the engine. Car started to shake even after it was hot and made a weird noise in the engine. The motor rr window was not working and the brakes were making some weird noise. Brought to the dealer to fix and he sent it to kia for repair, the kia crew found the front caliper frozen, but the customer denied to fix it. So I brought it to a specialist to check double check the car. They found the following defects and found the car unsafe (caliper rgt worn, frozen, caliper hardware worn, wheel cyl rgt- new/kit leaky, shoe hardware worn, c.v. Boot/joint rfo/rfi/lfo/lfi worn, coil springs front broken rr broken, ball joints/lower l worn). I spoke with the dealer because I still had warranty and told him I didn't want the car it was giving me hard times already and only having it at that time for not even a month. As I would drive I would have to release the gas, because it would start to shake and felt as if it was going to shut off. *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****760758
Vehicle intermittently will not start. After vehicle is started and shutdown vehicle will not restart, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Oxygen sensor has been replaced three times after routine service was performed.*ak consumer also stated the wipers were not clearing windshield, windows go up slowly, 4-wheel drive was inoperative,vehicle was loosing power steering, dealer replaced the fan belt,air condition was inoperative,wheel bearing were loose,weatherstrip was replaced,the engine boggs down while driving, front brakes were noisy.
While driving at 75 MPH brakes completely failed, consumer was informed it was due to wheel bearings had worn.
The vehicle check engine light is constantly on, vehicle has been to dealer several occasions, to have various parts repaired and replaced, vehicle began smoking from the engine compartment, dealer has tried all types of remedies but problem still exists.
Consumer states starter is inoperative.
Had SUV into shop about 7 times for wheel bearing. Once on a recall for bearing also had brakes fixed because of bearing. Failed two state inspections due to bearing.had a recall for exaust.
Vehicle stalls and backfires. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide further details.
While driving vehicle stalled, and then engine blew up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Engine hesitiates- seems to stay in lowere gear until warm- shop put in oil treatment to help- still does this to this date 4/13/01.
Engine check light on and fluttering when starting- dicovered o2 sensor was bad- replaced
Rattling under car from exhaust system- adjusted heat shield
Exhaust noise in front of car- to replaced cat. Converter on 8/10/00, prior appt. On 7/26/00 parts to be ordered
Loud exhaust- muffler was split- replaced the muffler and tail pipe (2nd exhaust problem)
Dead battery neededs jumped twice -replaced on prorated warranty: temperature guage would go to cold - shop found nothing wrong.
Engine light is on and dealership states that it is something else that causes it to come back on. And they insist that I pay for the repairs, and the problem still persists. I took it to do all the recalls and they claim to have done them. I can only take their word. I have taken it 2xs and problem still exsists. I had asked to see if it had a short but was told no. No safety defect.
Vehicle will not accelerate under normal operating conditions. Dealership has worked on vehicle several times since 1998, and has not been able to repair vehicle. *ak the consumer states that the fuel injector, head gasket, wiring harness and transmission had been replaced. However, the problem still exists and the vehicle was a lemon or defective.
Vehicle is experiencing engine problems, electrical problems, and fluid leakage problems, consumer feels this is related to recall 99v325, consumer had vehicle in for repairs for the catalytic converters and the dealership never stated anything regarding the recalls, consumer is requesting that the recall repair be completed, however dealer is stating that the warranty is over and no recall repairs will be completed.
Vehicle has been in dealership for surging, check engine light also on.
Brake failure.
Check engine light came on in april 2000. I have taken the vehicle in six times to get the repair complete. At this time the light is off. The last repair was made on oct. 9, 2000. The dealers keeps replacing the same part. I think that it is something wrong with the electrical system that causes a power surge that then damages the tps module.
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.
Im not happy that I bought a new car and it averages going into the shop every 6-8 weeks. I cant afford this. Im to arrange my own transportation while my car is in the shop, its been towed 3 times for the engine lite, when work is done they don't call and tell us what was wrong and it can be picked up, last time the car was in the shop they didnt call for over a week to tell me to come get it, I asked to speak with a manager and left several messages and they still havent called. I wil never buy a kia again or buy from any rizza. I feel like I bought junk, I want my money back, take the car. There is a class action lawsuit in the process at website 100% I hate kia. Thank youl
Consumer had to replace the starter twice and engine replaced once, but defect keeps occurring. Please provide further information.
There is so many things wrong with kia products and they should not even be allowed on the road. There is always something going wrong with them and I want my money back! No safety defect listed within summary.
Recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. After vehicle was repaired under the recall it stalled and died. Dealer has not been able to restart the vehicle.
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