1999 Kia Sportage: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 29, 2010 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia shortage. The contact stated after dispensing fuel into the full tank, he would smell a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to locate the problem. There was a manufacture voluntary recall pertaining to the fuel system. The contact notified the dealer and they informed that safety recall expired. In addition, the fuel tank was not in stock. The problem persisted and became progressively worse. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 2/23/11 *cn the consumer stated the fuel tank and fuel pump had rust problems. The consumer was informed it was not safe to drive the vehicle. The consumer has since purchased another vehicle. Updated 02/28/11

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Fuel system · OH

Fuel tank leaking every time when filling tank. Fuel pump was replaced, problem with gasoline leakage when filling tank is still a problem. No repairs as of yet. I'm on disability.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Fuel system · 57,800 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact began to smell gas from somewhere around the vehicle. He then noticed gas leaking from the top of the oil tank, which began to leak underneath the tank. As a result, the bottom of the tank began to rot and form holes. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they noticed that the hoses of the fuel pump also rotted from the leak in the oil pan. There is a technical service bulletin (kt2006050901) issued by kia that lists the exact same defect the vehicle was experiencing. Service campaign inspection number sc059 was referenced. The failure mileage was 57,800 and current mileage was 58,739.

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

Vehicle was towed to shop / no start fuel pump inoperative, rust found in fuel filter, fuel tank leaking externally ( rusted through ).

Filed Jul 30, 2006 · Fuel system · 56,750 miles · RI

Noticed smell of gas. Replaced gas tank and fuel pump/sender unit.

Filed Sep 1, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 71,200 miles · AZ

Vehicle does not want to start, however, the radio and power windows are still working so it is not a battery issue. Once the vehicle did start it would die when you started up from a stop at a traffic light and/or sometimes would simply die when put your foot on the gas pedal. I took it to a shop and they indicated it was a fuel pump issue. The following day after the fuel pump was repaired the vehicle did the same thing. The shop then indicating there had been a wiring recall so they changed out the wiring harness. Two days later the vehicle almost died on the way to the airport, it would shake violently when idling and there was very limited power when I was attempting to accelerate. The shop looked at it again and the air manifest indicator came on so they cleaned out the air flow. Two days later it was still doing the same thing. The shop then indicating that their sensor indicated a different part of the system was failing. The shop contacted a kia facilitated and was told it sounded like a computer issue, however, even if the computer was changed out, it could be a sensor issue and the vehicle would continue to die when I was driving in traffic and/or pulling from a stop. A vehicle that dies is a huge safety issue, and it does not sound like it can be easily fixed and/or kia does not want to do the work.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL

In december of 2000 I purchased a kia sportage 1999 from mcgrath in elgin, il. From the beginning the front seat belt buckle did not always lock and the interior & exterior lights flickered. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop but they could not find why the lights flickered. On august 2, 2005 my vehicle died in front of a marathon gas station/repair shop in rolling meadows, il. The mechanic called me and told me I needed a new fuel pump. I told him to do the repair. The next day, the mechanic calls me to tell me that the fuel tank is so rusted it needs to be replaced and he has already called the kia dealer and the fuel tank is in "stock". I told him to do the repair. (please reference complaint #10131393). When I went to pick up the vehicle, it kept blowing the fuses and dying. I never got out of the gas station parking lot. I left the vehicle with them. On august 4, I had the vehicle with the original fuel pump and fuel tank towed to the mcgrath kia dealer in elgin, il. In the meantime, I got on the internet and did a search for kia recalls. My vehicle has 3 recalls- one for the front seat belt buckle campaign #04v305000, one for the electrical system wiring campaign #99v32500, and one for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components: hoses, lines/piping and fittings campaign #98v222000. All of these recalls were in effect before I purchased the vehicle. I have asked the mcgrath kia dealer to fax me copies of the repairs for the recalls, but have not received anything in writing that these recalls were repaired before they sold me the vehicle. Now I am waiting for the kia dealer to look at my vehicle. I was told it could be days. *jb phone interview update (oct. 31, 2005): no fuel leak; however, the tank was so badly rusted. She agreed to email pictures of the tank.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Fuel system · 6,900 miles · IL

Dt: the fuel pump went out. Fuel tank was rusted and had to be replaced ,and the bolts broke. The vehicle was out of warranty. Marathon told consumrer the need of a need a new fuelpump. Contacted a couple of kia dealers they said there were afraid someone else may break the bolts. This happened on august 2, 2005.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

1999 kia sportage wiring harness, throttle body position, fuel pump replaced, etc.... Nar 07/28/2003.*mr

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Body, Engine · CA

Consumer states that muffler is noisy, gas tank and fuel pump are being replaced.