1999 Kia Sportage transmission 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 May 15, 2014 · Transmission · 189,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission slipped gears without warning. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 161,000 miles · OH

Rear frame of my 1999 kia sportage rotted, and causing the whole rearend to shift severely. At 30mph. Causing me to park my sportage. Rest of the frame in good shape.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating. When accelerating from a complete stop, there was a delay in the vehicle accelerating and when it would, the transmission would exhibit an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Transmission · RI

4wd failure, will engage for a few seconds and then slip out . On third trip to my mechanic for this problem, he discovered a recall for the exact same issue regarding the 4wd hubs. Upon talking to the kia rep he was told my vehicle was not included. Year and model of car were mentioned in the recall. The rep gave him no satisfaction on my behalf. I will be calling kia as well, but would like to activate this service before the fact as I do not expect any satisfaction.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · AZ

99 kia sportage timing belt snapped because of a freezing valve, cause head to warp, the vehicle stopped working with no warning and stalled on the freeway.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Fuel system, Locks · 63,559 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank assembly developed a hole causing a fuel leak. The dealer replaced the fuel tank and determined the storage assembly also had a leak which could no longer be seen. Gas totally covered that area where the hole was located. The contact also stated when the front passenger side door was locked, the door could not be opened from the outside with the key. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer regarding the lock. Updated 10/4/2006 - the dealer failed to fix the door while it was there for service. The four wheel drive was not activated although the four wheel drive light was illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the vacuum lines.

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 Dec 16, 2004 · Transmission · 67,500 miles · PA

4 wheel drive hubs won't engage although the engine strains as if it is in 4 wheel drive, and the display shows it is engaged.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NY

Vehicle had driveshaft replaced every 20,000 miles due to wear. Consumer believed that when the vehicle is driven on wet road condition, water is getting into the seal. Dealer was notified. Please provide any further information.