1998 Kia Sportage suspension problems

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 175,000 miles · OH

Rear frame rust/rot is incredibly excessive. Noticed today while checking tire pressure. Entire underside of frame is completely rusted through. Rear cross member in terrible shape. Visible deterioration happened quickly. Purchasing the car in 2012 there was no sign of rot on the frame. Now I feel uncomfortable driving the car, or selling it to someone else for that matter. As a mechanical engineer, the integrity of the square tube frame is compromised to the point that safety in a rear end collision is in question, any kind of trailer load would be impossible and unsafe. Really a danger to the general public because it could fail at any time.

Filed Dec 26, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 73,475 miles · WA · crash

Driving uphill in one inch of snow the axel hubs on the front of vehicle did not engage causing the loss of control of the steering, sliding sideways and backwards to a stop. The parts replaced were as follows: axel hub seals, axel bearings, upper ball joint, vacuum line and realignment of front end.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · KS

While driving spring from the left rear driver side wheel came off. Vehicle was towed.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

While driving 20 MPH and when applying the brakes a thumping noise was heard coming from the passenger side wheel.consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced wheel bearing.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · MO

Consumer had recall for the rear axle and bearings remedied in 08/99. According to dealer's diagnostic, the components have failed again ,and could cause wheels to become detached from vehicle while driving.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Suspension · FL

The vehicle vibrated at high speeds, and when in idle or drive.*ak

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Suspension · 83,358 miles · CT

While driving the right front bearing seized to the hub. The consumer contacted kia who informed the consumer that there were no recalls for wheel bearings and/or spindle. *mr

Filed May 24, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · AR

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.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Suspension · MA

Consumer states that the right rear coil spring snapped and separated from the vehicle due to rust. The manufacturer will be notified. Nlm

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · 51,000 miles · MA

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