While driving 40-to 45 MPH on highway vehicle locked up without prior warning. Also, vehicle did 180 degree spin. Contacted dealer.
1999 Kia Sportage suspension complaints
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Consumer took vehicle to dealer who informed her there were no recalls, however consumer later found there was a recall, 99v325, dealer would not complete repairs due to vehicle not being purchased there. While driving, vehicle pulled in the left hand lane almost causing an accident, consumer states there was a clunking noise.
Front rotors failed. Nlm
This vehicle can be difficult to control in high winds and requires constant vigilance against wind gusts. I have driven and owned other small vehicles that were not so seriously affected by wind.
When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from front end, also, upon depressing brake pedal or when releasing brake pedal, consumer noticed a noise coming from vehicle. Problem felt like sticky calipers. Consumer believed that problem was linked to the driveshaft. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
When making a right or left turn vehicle will fishtail nearly causing a collision to occur, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Whenever ABS engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. Also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. While driving steering wheel started steering back and forth from left to right on its own. The consumer was thrown out of vehicle and seriously injured. The manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
When driving at high speeds the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. Dealer says there is no problem with the vehicle.
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