2001 Kia Sportage: check engine light

Filed May 1, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 75,479 miles · IN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. On november 21, 2006, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact noticed the smoke entering through the air vents on the passenger side of the vehicle. She pulled to the side of the road and called her local kia dealer to inquire if she could bring her vehicle in for service. The dealer advised her to bring it in the following day. The dealer replaced the blower motor, but the failure continued for the next three years. The contact also had the brake pads replaced, but the dealer has been unable to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/13/08 *bf the check engine light illuminated. Updated

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make a popping noise under the hood. The check engine light illuminated, the vehicle would not accelerate, and the contact smelled smoke. The contact shut off the vehicle and attempted to restart it, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that two cylinders and four spark plugs were burnt and destroyed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 85,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 40,111 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminating and the transmission has had failures in shifting gears since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The ect connector has been replaced and the sensor has been reprogrammed multiple times. The problem persists despite the repairs. The thermostat was replaced. Updated 02/13/06.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · OH

Dt: the contact stated engine light illuminated intermittently and the RPM gauge was reading incorrectly, either very high or not reading at all when the same amount of pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. Also, the exhaust was glowing red underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership eight times, and they have been unable to diagnosis the problem.

Filed Jan 9, 2005 · Electrical · 103,650 miles · VA

My kia sportage 4wd just recently tripped 100,000 and now everything appears to be going wrong. The check engine light came on and the engine suddenly began losing power. The first day it struggled only at start off acceleration and up hills. The second day it stalled while being started and struggled at acceleration even on flat highway. Now, just 5 days later, it won't go above 40mph and loses power when you apply the gas pedal. There is a strong burnt rubber smell that we've noticed for some time. The first time we noticed it, the dealership said nothing was wrong. Now we are out of warranty. Not only is the check engine light on, but today, the hold light began to flash. According to the book, this depicts an electrical problem with the transmission. We called the dealership on, but have not received a phone call in return. I am unable to drive my car to work, which puts strain on my family and my self. Being pregnant, I need my own vehicle.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Fuel system · MD

While driving check engine light illuminated on dashboard. Due to fuel contamination coating in the fuel tank peeled and was coming off, clogging the fuel filter. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle lost power.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine · 51,540 miles · AL

Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer after the check engine light came on. Engine coil became defective, and broke into two parts. Dealer contacted the consumer to inform him that they replaced the coil with the same one that came out of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Transmission · MD

While driving check engine light illuminated, shortly after the transmission failed.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Engine · 20,000 miles · NY · fire

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle started to decelerate. When consumer pulled into a driveway vehicle caught on fire. Fire department extinguished the fire. *ak the consumer's attorney believed it was a defect in the vehicle's structure. Kia denied any responsibility. (consumer on behalf of granddaughter)

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · PA

Electrical system failed and caused several components to malfunction. The hazard warning signal light engaged by itself, which caused a rear end collision and drained the battery. Also, engine light continuously illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined because the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 16,047 miles · SC

Several: loose bolts at heat shield, loose muffler bolts, problem with fan pulley, master brake cylinder defective, t-stat, engine light, dealership could not identify most recent problem, said they put a new computer in. Reflected last date below........

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Body, Engine · 5,000 miles · WA

Over the span of the last 1 1/2 years I have had the following problems *rear seat belts locked up wouldn't loosen far enough to get my child out of the car. *front seat belts (both) would come open while the vehicle was in motion. *drivers side door wouldn't latch when trying to close it, had to jiggle the inside handle *spare tire arm wouldn't stay in the locked position when open. Still won't *four wheel drive wouldn't engage *lifter noise--collapsed lifter *head warped *check engine light had come on a few times *cup holders (front and rear) fell apart *outside trim was fallling off.