2000 kia sportage. 4 wheel drive failed to engage.***no answer required***. *mr *tt
2000 Kia Sportage transmission complaints
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When engaging from two-wheel drive to four wheels drive vehicle remains in two wheels drive. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.
While driving, the driveshaft made a loud noise and broke. When this occurred, the consumer pulled over and called a towing company. The dealership replaced the driveshaft, but it failed again. *ak the drive shaft was replaced three times within three years. The vehicle would make rattling sounds that would get louder and the vehicle became too loud to drive. The service dealer found the center bolt stripped, the sop propeller was replaced for noise, the brake light was on due to 25% left on the pads and the transmission seal was replaced due to leaking. *sc
Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. Also, rear driveline was bent, and hubs were contaminated.
Transmission went outand it shouldn't of car is only 3years old.
Rotors and pads were replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also dealer replaced left and right axles.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealerships mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was pertaining to the rear axle, but the mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.
While driving at 65 MPH there was a noise from the left front tire, then the brakes locked up. Front tire almost came completely off the vehicle. Dealership indicated that this was caused by a manufacturing defect in the front wheel drive.
While driving my sportage, I accidentally hit the gear control on the floor. To my surprise, it moved forward from the drive position to the neutral position. I found an isolated street and tested it again and it happened again. The gear handle does not properly lock into each position as it should. The safety button on the gear lever does not provide any sort of protection. I did not want to damage my car by testing to see if I could shift from drive into reverse using this newly-found problem. I'll leave that one to the automotive professionals. Please investigate this problem and determine if this is an isolated case or a vehicle design flaw. Thanks for your help!
My 2002 kia started leaking transmission fluid, I went to kias repair shop four different times in three different states and the problem still exists. After the fourth time of being in the shop the one dealership told me that I have a bent or dented drive shaft, even though I have only had the vehicle for six months. And I have never hit anything, taken the vehicle off road or ran over anything to dent or bend this drive shaft. The dealership notified me this was an impact problem and that it is not covered under warranty and that I would have to replace the drive shaft at a cost of approximately. $800. I just bought the car six months. Ago and I don't feel I should be liable for damages that were not caused by myself. My doors also lock by themselves repeatedly and all four dealers said they fixed the problem but they still lock by themselves. The engine runs like the car is about seven or eight years old.
Dash lights indicated vehicle was in 4wd, vehicle slid backwards.
Auto surges and accelerates while traveling highway speeds. Have had several close calls / near accidents. Dealer "cannot duplicate" and therefore will not do anything. Manufacturer has been contacted and said there is nothing they can do "nothing to fix - if dealer can not duplicate". Have brought in to dealer 2 times. What happens when this causes an accident/injury/ or worse? How can they duplicate it then? Please note have had other failures-cooling fan fell off and ruptured radiator, 4 wheel drive has failed several times.
Replaced 4 wheel drive with update and replaced front brake pads.
The 4wd of my vehicle has stopped working on several occasions. However, it was not noticed until after I had been in a circumstance whereas the 4wd was needed such as snow and ice. One once occasion I narrowly avoided an accident and became stuck. I have had the vehicle submitted for repairs at the dealership and subsequently informed the repairs were required due to a malfunctioned vacuum line. The repairs were required three times before I finally returned the vehicle and demanded a more thorough investigation of the problem. I was then informed parts would need to be ordered for correction of the deficiency. I have still not received the vehicle back from repairs.
Kia sportage was making a metal on metal banging sound intermittently while normal opertion in 2 wheeel drive. Kia dealer found one front wheel hub and vacumm line were locked to engage 4 wheel drive. Hubs and line were replaced however there is a national stock outage on update kit for a recall by kia. Already have waited 3 weeks for parts. Can not get information from kia on when parts will be available. Many other kia owners also on waiting list for parts with the same problem at brenner dealership in harrisburg, pa. Can not use 4 wheel drive until parts are installed.
While driving 4-wheel drive did not function.
Consumer stated the four wheel drive failed twice.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While coming to a stop at 10mph driver tried to down shift and vehicle would not go into gear. Dealer said vehicle needed a new transmission/ clutch.
There was a noise coming from transmission. Vehicle had trouble slipping into the next gear. Contacted dealer.
Electrical lights, equipment, power train all are malfunctioned.
While putting vehicle into four wheel drive it would not lock into place, and vehicle would not be on four wheel drive even though light inside turned on, showing four wheel drive on. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Consumer complains of engine stalling and service engine light illumination, manufacturer has been contacted.
Consumer had vehicle parked in gear with parking brake not on, and vehicle rolled back. Vehicle was not running. Has not contacted dealer. *ak
Had to have rotors and pads replaced for 2nd time in 23000 miles. While brake job was being performed they found out that both bearing seals were completlely gone. Removed tires and hubs to find hubs completely contaminated with corrosion. Right front wheel was about to fall off. 4-wheel drive was also inoperative. Replaced both hus to include both rubber vacuum lines, four wheel solenoid and vacuum canister because of contamination. Car drove fine for 3 days , now it has a loud squeel and front end vibration when applying brakes at a normal breaking speed of around 45 MPH. Service dept. Could not duplicate problem....I will be returning vehicle back for further service immediately. There is now a groove in left front rotor after only about 400 miles of wear.
While driving 65 MPH heard a grinding sound from left front wheel. Then, 3 loud clicks. She pulled over to check wheel, and was able to move left front tire back and forth with both hands about 2 inches. She then drove at a slow speed to nearest dealer. Dealer replaced dust boots on both front wheels/ replaced bearings, and both ends of axle. On the way home after this repair, vehicle made same noise again. Vehicle at dealer at this time. Dealer stated this was a known problem on 2000 sportage.
Front driverside door won't open and all doors lock without warnings with slightest movement of car. Car failed first vt saftey inspection nov. 00 because severe defect with wheel bearings - brakes pads and rotors replaced with adjustments neccesary to wheel bearing as very loose. Four wheel drive checked in november by kia due to possible hub failure, found no problem. First time using 4wh dr, failed had to be towed to dealership (dec 00) all 4wh dr equipment replaced.
4-wheel drive feature does not operate, warning light comes on, indicating that system is working. But 4 wheel drive does not engage, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When starting vehicle, it runs rough and almost stalls. When driving vehicle, it hesitates and bucks, has total loss of power in 1st and 2nd gear. This problem does not happen all the time, but does happen frequently. Has been to the dealership and they cannot locate problem. Car has lost power several times while entering traffic causing a potential accident.
Car has lost power in 1st and 2nd gears, engine light comes on, car smokes, replaced two 02 sensors, tapping noise under hood when start engine, car would not start, once started had gas smell, and blew smoke out exhaust
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