1999 Kia Sportage engine problems

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 333,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel fumes on the exterior and the interior. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer's recall and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact also stated that the timing belt failed three times and was replaced by a mechanic. The drive train failed once and was replaced by a mechanic. The crank shaft was also replaced once. The contact also was experiencing a transmission failure in which the gears slipped randomly and were slow to change over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times and they were not able to remedy the failure. The contact replaced the seals due to the transmission failure. The fuel leak continued and was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was 333,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Engine · 168,390 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they did not inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,390. Updated 02/03/2014 *lj updated 02/24/14

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Engine · 134,197 miles · NE

Keyway on crankshaft where timing gear attaches wears out prematurely and can result in having to replace engine! I have replace throttle position sensor, fuel filter, and knock sensor also the mass airflow sensor and timing belt were replaced as there appeared to be a timing issue could not find problem so took to kia dealer to find the keyway on crankshaft to be so worn you could almost turn gear all the way around! In all the years I have been working on vehicles this is the first time I have ever seen this and is very obviously a manufacturer defect!

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle is gradually leaking brake fluid and he is constantly having to add more fluid. Also, the vehicle stalls intermittently while driving between 30-50 MPH and merging into traffic. His VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 98v222000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping and fittings) and 99v325000 (electrical system:wiring); however, the dealer will repair the vehicle according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v305000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The current mileage was 107,812 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 23, 2007 · Engine, Seat belts · 76,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The seat belt retractor on the drivers side has failed. The air conditioner is also leaking into the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · FL · crash

This kia was purchased new and is a one owner car. It has had 2 master cylinders, and 4 sets of brake pads. The car currently has 50,000 miles on it. The car slides to the right on wet roads and does not stop until it hits something or slows to a stop. I have slid 2 times, rear ended someone the 3rd, and my son hit a light pole. The other times the brakes may or may not work. The problem is worse during rainy weather. The brakes go to the floor and the car does not stop. At times the brakes vibrate. This car has had a new cloth top, new air conditioning 2x, 5 catalytic converters, new carpet from the air leaking and molding, new seat covers as they ripped, new brakes, rotors, pads several items I have lost count, the check engine light comes on, the car has been re-wired, at times the car won't accelerate if the air conditioner is on. Last night the highway patrol office wanted to know why I would endanger my son's life in a car that won't stop or slides. That is a good question. Why are any of these models still on the highway when there are so many things wrong with them. In looking at the complaints there were many that dealt with the brakes. At this point is there any recourse with the car? I don't feel that I can sell it outright honestly and put someones life in danger. The highway patrol officer made me feel like a neglectful parent by even letting my son drive the car. We even parked it for 6 months trying to decide what to do with the car. My son's car was in the repair shop, so he took the kia. I feel that the car is a death trap.

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls at various speeds and intermittently will not start. After sitting for a while the vehicle will restart. The dealership has been informed. There are no lights illuminated on the dash prior to the vehicle stalling. The temperature gauge was acting erratic. The power steering belt was replaced. Updated 09/13/06.

Filed Jul 5, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 28,000 miles · MI

I have a 1999 kia sportage with less than 35,000 miles on it as of july 5, 2006. In november of 2005 I started noticing a really strong fuel smell. Shortly thereafter I noticed fluid leaking from the rear of my vehicle. I took it in around thanksgiving to find out that the gas tank had to be replaced. I had to pay almost $1,000 for this repair. Also, in may of 2006 power steering fluid leaked all over my garage while the car was in summer storage. Upon further investigation it is due to the power steering pressure hose damping pipe rusting out. This car has also already have to get new front brake rotors (rusted/warped) as well as a new exhaust pipe since the previously one rusted off the muffler. Within the first couple years one of the bearings went bad and they ended up replacing the whole front axle unit. This car has had many problems and with less than 35,000 miles on it basically makes me sick to my stomach. I am reporting this to you after reading on www.kia.com technical/owners section about a "service campaign" for the leaking fuel tanks in may 2006. Nobody has notified me and I just happened to run into myself as I was researching information related to the power steering system since that started leaking in may 2006.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · 62,500 miles · NJ

1999 kia sportage has had timing belt replaced three times since I bought car new in 1999. While traveling on nj turnpike, what we believed was the timing belt yet again was the crank shaft at the harmonic balance (which holds the timing belt in place) completely snapped into two pieces inside the engine. I spoke to several different kia service departments who advised me that this was not a normal thing and was in no way due to something we could have done. I was told by my kia dealer that the manufacturers warranty had expired last year and that I was responsible for the defect in the kia. The first three times that the timing belt was replaced the warranty covered. Now I am told I must pay for a new engine. Be advised that every time this happened the car was going 55 m.p.h. Or over. It is my belief that was caused by a manufacturing defect and that kia should be held accountable. There has never been any collision or any other event that has taken place for this to occur. We are just lucky that we have never been hurt or killed in this car!

Filed Feb 21, 2005 · Engine · 60,043 miles · OK

I am the owner of a 99 kia sportage with only 60043 miles. I bought the vehicle brand new. The vehicle stalled at 40 MPH, luckily, it did not stalled at 75 MPH while I was taking one of my daily trips to ok city because it would have been disastrous. The crankshaft sheared off flush with the engine housing leaving the main and timing belt pulleys disconnected from the engine. As consequent, the engine stalled leaving the vehicle without power in the middle of traffic. No one was hurt or killed because of this. Contacted the kia dealer and they will not take any resposibility for this defective part. This is the kind of safe product that makes kia customers not to be repeat customers.