When consumer starts up vehicle it will stay on for a few minutes, then it will stall without a warning. At other times while driving engine will stall. Vehicle has been into dealer repeatedly for repairs. *ak
1998 Kia Sportage engine complaints
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Vehicle has been serviced under recall 99v325000 three times for stalling. Owner received recall notice in february. Before receiving recall notice, vehicle was serviced 3 times for the same problem. Vehicle continues to die while driving on the highway. Please provide any furhter information.
Problems with the vehicle causing engine light to illuminate, serviced vehicle due to failure. Yh
Since purchasing this vehicle, it has been in and out of garage due to engine coolant smell. It usually takes several visits before the dealer decides to replace radiator, water pump, etc. This has happened several times. I have had 3 radiators in this vehicle and the coolant smell still is strong. There are many other problems with this vehicle, including air conditioning system does not work, on and off 4wd is inoperable, etc. I have tried to arbitrate with the lemon law with the attorney general's office, but was unsuccessful because of lack of documentation. Is there anything more I can do to help me correct these problems or get reimbursement for this vehicle? Thank you
While driving vehicle would slow down, like there was no gas and motor shut down. Then all of a sudden it will take off. Also, engine light constantly came on. Once while coming across railroad tracks, vehicle attempted to slow down and stop, when all of a sudden it took off, and consumer lost control and went into a ditch.
Connector corrosion caused vehicle not to start. Also, there was a camshaft oil leak. While driving vehicle at 65mph, engine started to race. Was as if someone put vehicle in neutral and stepped on gas.
Recall 99v325000, dealer fixed vehicle for the recall, but problem still exists. While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash . Dlr is gonther kia, 954‑797‑1680. Please provide further information.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v325000/engine stalling. Dealer stated parts were not available for six weeks. Problem has yet to be corrected. Please provide any further details.
Consumer received recall 99v325000 concerning engine stalling. Contacted the dealer, dealer refused to correct recall problem. Please give any further details.
Recall # 99v325000 kia/engine stalling; dealer does not have parts to correct recall campaign. Dealer is not sure when the parts will be available. Owner recieved recall notice on feb. 25, 2000. Please provide any further information.
Consumer called dealer to make appointment for recall 99v32500/ engine stalling repairs, and wasn't able to get an appointment until april 13, 2000.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v325000/ engine stalling. Dealer indicated that parts have yet to be received from manufacturer. Problem has yet to be corrected. *ak
The federal safety agency recall/ manufacturer's 99v325000/ engine stalling. No parts were available.
The entire car should be recalled. Kia does little to assist with cars that have cronic problems.no safety defect listed within summary.
Recall 99v325/ engine stalling. Dealer has refused to repair vehicle because consumer has filed a complaint under the lemon law.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. Dealer stated parts were not available.
Brakes continually experiencing problems, several repairs (rotors,pads,valve, etc.), however brakes overheated on one occasion and caught fire, possible design flaw.
I've had continuous problems with my car since purchasing it, it has been taken into the shop for the engine check light coming on 2 times, the first time they said it was a sensor, but the problem reoccurred 2 days later , they then said it was a harness, that was replaced then I've taken it in for two recalls on the brakes and a hub problem, I'm currently having problems with the door handles sticking so it makes it impossible to open the doors with the key from the outside, dealer states that they can't get it to happen when I take it to the shop but it occures continually when the vehicle is in my possession, back hatch door does not close completely unless you slam it several times, dealer says nothing wrong, engine always smells like it is burning and now the car will only start when it wants to, dealer said it was the battery but the car is only 1 year old, I've talked to several other sportage owners who all have the same problems, I feel the manufacterer needs to buy all these cars back, I've tried to trade this car and none of the dealers want it they tell me that it is not worth what I've paid for it so I'm stuck with is piece of junk, I'm at my witts end...I'm afraid to drive the car because I'm afraid to get stuck somewhere. The car is litteraly falling apart in my hands and theres nothing I can do about it, I've talked to a lawyer in regard to the lemon law but they say that it has to be a reoccuring problem of the same origin but theres apparently help for the comsumers that are stuck with awful products like these SUV's. There were 166 complaints on this site and almost every person had the same problems I'm having with my vehicle. I am personally telling as many people as I can about these junkie kia's. The manufacterer should be held responsible for this. If I or anybody in my car should be hurt in an accident due to these problems, kia will see a law suit that will make their head spin.
Failed weather strip causing leakage into front door. Mjs
When driving engine stalls. Most of the time it stalls when accelerating from a stopped position. Also, the engine stutters. Dealer has seen vehicle twice, and has not found a solution.
On 2-1-99 replacements were done to the surge tank assembly, air intake pipe and wiring due to vehicle stalling. However, on 9-1-99 vehicle stalled again causing lost of steering power which almost caused an accident. On 10-11-99 the oxygen sensor was replaced to correct problem. Prior replacements were not the cause of stalling.
Possible engine failure caused check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Was driving vehicle at approximately 40mph on highway when it suddenly died out for no reason. Had vehicle to towed to dealer. Unable to restart right away.
A/c drain hose clogged causing leakage. Mjs
When stopped the engine idles rough and if on an incline, it is as though it will stall before it kicks in and goes. Also the car engine smells like sulfur.
When driving at any speed engine check light kept coming on, and the engine wasn't running properly. Consumer had vehicle into the dealer's shop for repairs seven or eight tims, and dealer still can't determine the cause of the problem.
When vehicle was at stop light or stop sign, engine idled and then would rev up & down. Had taken to dealer & was informed nothing was found. This happens all the time.
Power mirrors failed. Mjs
There are many of problems with this vehicle as of today ther are only 1700 mile on the vehicleas where mor than 1/2 those miles are from going back and forth to the service dept as it is an 80 mile trip to the service dept. As for kia they are totally ignorant as they do not ever return any of my phone calls. This suvis a lemon if I ever saw one . You would thin. No safet defect (s) listed in the summary.
When coming to a stop and starting again the engine cuts off. Sometimes when gas is applied vehicle has a delayed start. Also engine check light comes on. Dealer can't find the problem.
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