Consumer had the same problems as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 99v325000. The wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, and loosening them . This results in a loss of circuit continuity. Dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.
1999 Kia Sportage engine complaints
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While driving at 30 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and technician determined that wiring and connectors failed.
\t\t\t\t 11/16/02\tgeneral diagnostics after purchase\t no stored codes \t $75.50 \t\ttiming check - disconnect battery\t\t 11/29/02\tengine bucks on acceleration\t no stored codes\t $87.26 \t broken center console replaced\t\t 01/02/03\tengine stalled - died after one week's time, no diagnosis\t $70.88 * towed *\t\t 01/05/03\temail sent to: kia consumer affairs advised of poor running condition and \t inferior kia service received response as to four \t \t\t manufacturer recalls not performed to\t \t\t date on vehicle\t 01/13/03\t*sc014 recall - engine wiring harness\t recall performed\t $102.44 *sc022 recall - manifold catalytic converter\t recall performed\t \t\t*front wheel bearing seals leaking/loose replaced front hub assemblies\t \t\t*coolant leaking at bypass hose\t r&r hose and replaced seals\t \t\t*determined front bumper replaced \t 01/17/03\t*exhaust manifold stud broken\t removed manifold/drilled out broken stud\t and replaced $77.77 \t\t*stuck thermostat\t replaced thermostat\t 05/22/03\t52,500 mile service\t\t$123.27 \t\t*wiper blade check - not operating properly\t adjusted wiper arms/replaced blades\t \t\t\t operating worse!\t \t\t*front end shaking @ high speeds\t rotated tires - no change!\t \t\t*replace front turn signal assembly\t completed satisfactorily\t 05/23/03\tcar died while driving - stalled out at idle\t wiring harness to TCM shorting out\t $260.13 \t *towed* removed TCM/cleaned/repaired\t total out of pocket repairs (not including warranty items) $797.25
I am the owner of a 99 kia sportage with only 19000 miles on it bought new with only 10 miles on it back in 99. This SUV has been nothing but problems from day one, with everything from the AC to the 4 wheel drive needing repaired twice in one day, to the most serious problem happening on 8-19-02 when my right rear anti sway bar bracket breaks away from where it was welded on the frame in the factory ( the org. Welds just broke ) as my daughter and I are driving this SUV home one evening causing this SUV to be all over the road and uncontrollable. Luckily no one was hurt or killed because of this. Kia accepts no responsibilty for this. But it was there welds done in there factory when they made this SUV. This is the kind of safe products that kia makes and the public needs to be aware of this fact and how much this co. Values a human life.
Catalytic converter was recalled and replaced by the dealer in 2001, rattling and not working correctly since (engine light on - diagnostic says converter), return to dealer approximately. 2 months later, they verified everything was ok, would not pass smog the next year, returned to dealer they say it is the converter again, will not pay to replace again. Car runs with no power and is a danger on the road.
While driving at any speed vehicle will intermittently stall. After a few minutes sitting vehicle can be restarted. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified of the problem.
Smell of exhaust coming from under hood again. Has been in shop number of times, check engine came on 50 miles after leaving dealership for repairs.runs very bad, same as before repairs. Has been out of warrnety for while, pay for repairs out of pocket.
1999 kia sportage 4dr ECM trouble code 171 - left bank lean. Dealership has had vehicle for over a week and is not able to fix.
During vehicle operation exhaust fumes are entering the passenger cabin.
99 kia sportage surges when starting and idles so rough when stopped that you think the car will die, has died a few times. Dealer has not been able to determine the cause to repair. All recall work was done, including the wiring harness fix sc014, but there was no symptom of problem then. Extended warranty has expired, and continually finding problem with car. Also tail pipe recently broke off had to be replaced. I now have a spreadsheet of the problems and repairs. Would like to fix this problem if I knew what it was. Had mass air flow sensor, throttle position sensor, numerous other parts replaced as well as a tune up. Also the exhaust smells bad. Engine doesn't have much pick up on small hills either.
Engine belt and pulleys fail every 3 months and have to be replaced. Cause unknown.
Exhaust is sucked into the passenger compartment when the rear vinyl window releases from the track that is suppose to keep it secured and closed. The exhaust causes illness and headaches. The design of the window and exhaust pipe do not allow for an exhaust free passenger compartment.
We bought a 1999 kia in november of 1999. Since then we have had nothing but trouble with it. Every six months there is something gone wrong with it.
Consumer stated that the catalytic converter failed causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
Consumer states that after recall was done, defect stated in recall happened several times. Dealership refuse to fix, cause they cannot duplicate the problem. Ts
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle shut down and would not restart. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Please see attached e-mail from manufacturer. Mr
9/30/02- please find the attached email that I just sent to kia re; this car. The first time these problems occured was almost immediately after purchasing the vehicle. Everytime we have taken the car into the dealership, they have been completely unable to identify the cause or replicate the problem. The described events have occurred at speeds as low as 15 MPH and as high as 70 MPH. There has never been any warning. 9/30/02 mr
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified.
The vehicle would not start at all. Engine light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of the problem.
There is a very strong smell that comes from back seat that can disrupt the driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Upon starting vehicle a smell came from exhaust. While driving smell intensified. Took to dealer. Mechanic stated smell was coming from tail pipe. *ak the consumer believes the exhaust fume was due to defective muffler and should be replaced. Another center stated that the vehicle had bad odor from o2 sensor, catalytic converter or emission problems.
Consumer states that muffler is noisy, gas tank and fuel pump are being replaced.
I have to warm my car up at least 35 minutes so that it will not stop at railcrossings, stop signs and red lights. I f I do not continue to run my heater in the car on warm the problem will start again when I make a stop or slow down. When I leave work in the afternoon, I have to go through the same process. I have taken my car to the dealership on several occasions. They say they can not find out what is wrong with the car. They claim they cannot get the car to do the things I reported. Frankly I don't think they even drive the car out of the service area to see if there is actually a problem. I really hate having to pay money and get no results. I do not feel safe trying a car I've only had 29 months. I live in a town where 5-6 people have been killed by the train. I have to cross the tracks to go to work and I'm afraid one day that this will happen to me if I can' t get this problem remedied.
Consumer was informed by the manufacturer that vehicle is affected by recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. However, when she contacted dealership to have defect corrected, she was informed no service would be performed until mechanic could verify that vehicle was experiencing the problem. Consumer indicated that vehicle does stall intermittently, but cannot leave vehicle at dealership for an extended period of time. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Dealership replaced front/right and front/left brake rotors and brake pads twice, july 2000 at 15,000 miles and august 2001 at 28,000 miles. Front brake rotors continue to warp, resulting in excessive wear. *ak vehicle was leaking oil, dealer tightened drain plug. Vehicle would not start due to an internal starter failure. Evaporator drain hose was damaged and was causing water to leak on the floor.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle hesitated and stalled. Please provide further information.
Consumer experiencing problems with tires, no other information was given.
The vehicle makes noise when starting in the morning. First, said it was end play in the crank then the water pump, then its the alternater then they replace the valve. After all this the cause was the hydraulics are bleeding down and that was the ticking noise comes and it was on recall 98v‑222.the vehicle was at the shop several times for the same problems.
No recall notice #99v325000 was received on vehicle. Had taken to dealership, and informed by service manager no recalls on vehicle. Later, found there was recall. Took vehicle back. Mechanic informed owner repairs for engine stalling will not be done due vehicle not purchased at that dealer.*ak ABS locked up and caused consumer to hit a deer, consumer was injured.
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