2000 Kia Sportage: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 18, 2007 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · OH

2000 kia sportage. Noticed an odor of gas upon exiting vehicle, but no visible signs of a leak. No odor of gas when inside vehicle. Have noticed higher gas consumption, stuttering ,and stalling. Fear of possible fire. I will take vehicle to dealer to have it properly diagnosed. Read that there is a recall on the 2005 models, but no recall on 2000 models with same symptoms. Ak

Filed Jan 2, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · IL

Tl* - the contact purchased a 2000 kia sportage. The contact was the original owner of the vehicle. On 1/1/2007, after driving 1.5 miles the contact's smelled gas. The vehicle was parked ,and when the contact checked the vehicle, there was fuel leaking. The contact found a significant fuel leak ,and drove the vehicle to the dealer to diagnose the leak. The contact stated that gas was leaking on the exhaust system. The dealer indicated that the screws that held the fuel pump in the gas task rusted , and was advised that the pump which fitted into the fuel tank had to be replaced. The contact called kia, and was told there was nothing they could do since the car was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was stalling ,and was told by the dealer that a wire was lo0se and it was repaired. Prior to that the vehicle was overheated due to an oxygen sensor failure.

Filed May 31, 2006 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · MA

(1) headlights would turn off while driving (2) wiring harness overheated & melted (3) replacement of wiring harness & lamps.

Filed Mar 12, 2006 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · KY

While driving the vehicle at any speed it loses power and stalls. There is a strong odor of gasoline, but no indication of a fuel leak. The vehicle immediately starts back, but still has no power to accelerate to drive the vehicle. There are no specific weather conditions that contribute to the loss of power and/or stalling. The vehicle is waited to be towed to a local mechanic. There has not been a diagnosis at this time.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Engine · 94,000 miles · NC

I own a 2000 kia sportage ex that has repeatedly stalled when coming to a stop or when slowing to make a turn. This has resulted in my being stopped in the middle of busy intersections/part of the way across a road, desperately trying to restart my car before being hit. It has also lost power while on the interstate, dropping from 65mph with no warning. If I do not get off the highway immediately I risk losing total power. I have taken the car to the kia dealership in durham,nc multiple times. They can not identify the problem on their computers. Independent mechanics have been unable to identify the problem. I have had all recommended maintenance done on this car.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Engine · OH

The consumer had multiples problems with this vehicle. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. *jb the mechanic has replaced sensors brake pads and rotors. The consumer informed the mechanic this problem still occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Engine · NY

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the catalytic converter. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA

Engine fan has a gap causing vehicle to stall out. Dealer notified.

Filed Jul 14, 2003 · Engine · MI

Consumer states that while driving at 35mph and with no warning vehicle will stall ,and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed May 5, 2003 · Engine · TN

Consumer states while driving at highway speed vehicle stalled. Please provide any additional.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Engine stalls in traffic and loses power.took to dealer, hey cleaned engine, and problem reoccurred.*ak consumer stated the brakes were replaced after 2 months of owning vehicle, 2 oxygen sensors sensors were replaced, the thermostat was replaced, defroster was defective, the exhaust systems was replaced, and the windshield wiper flew off.

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Engine · DE

Vehicle was going 45-50mph and heard a clunking noise. Vehicle started overheating and stalled. Beneath the hood coooling fan broke away from housing and was wedged between a fitted space to keep from falling to the ground. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.