2001 Kia Sportage: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · FL

The car keeps stalling just quits when I slow down. I had two mechanics check it out. Filled the tank with new gas, and nothing showed up on the electrical check. It is a mystery why this keeps happening. I am worried that this might happen on a major highway. And I don't want to sell the car and give someone else this problem.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Engine · 92,000 miles · TX

I purchased my kia sportage on 6/29/11 with 90000 miles on it. I am the second owner. I also purchased a one year warranty/10,000 miles. After 2 weeks of driving my car would turn off while driving on the highway. First time scared the crap out of me had not control was able to put car in neutral and apply emergency brake with no steering. Car started back up. Brought to dealership, dealership said there was no way possible of this occurring. I then did research online and saw that many other kia sportage owners were having the same problem. Printed out the information from other owners and brought back to dealership.they said my battery housing was loose and they repaired. A week later my car shut off again while driving on highway. Took bag to kia they then replaced my battery and wires. No problems for a year same issue again. Car stalled while driving. I cant believe I have yet to get in a car accident. This time my warranty was up and I had to pay for a new battery and wires and the holder that the battery sits on because they said it was defective. It is now 5/9/2013. Today my car shut off again on the highway. I was living in new york and now san antonio texas. I have also gone through three thermostats in 6 months due to defects. This is ridiculous. Kia needs to recall the car not starting issue immediately.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Engine · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact was driving approximately between 30-70 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally yet the failure recurred at various speeds. There was a separate occasion when the engine failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer eight times where they were unable to locate the failure. The passenger side wiring harness was cleaned but to no avail. The failure persisted in which there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 05/05/11*lj updated 05/09/11

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Fuel system · 63,398 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel related issue. The vehicle would stall while attempting to depress the brake pedal to slow down. The vehicle would also stall while traveling uphill or a slope. The fuel pump, crankshaft sensor, two fuel filters, and additional unknown repairs were made on several occasions; however, the failure still persists. There were no recalls listed for the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were less than 63,398.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · FL

I bought mt 2001 kia sportage in 2003. It was a 2 door automatic soft top. The problems with the car started within months. First the "hold" light would come on and then while driving the care would stick in one gear. I could not slow down with out it stalling once the gears got stuck. I took it to the dealer, and the replaced the transmission. This did not fix the problem b/c it still happens even to this day and every place I take it to says that there is no problem. In 2005 everything started going downhill. The power windows dont work the cd player eats you cds and I get no reseption on the radio. Not to mention the seat belt light comes on all the time and continues to flash and beep even with your seat belt is on. The pasenger seatbelt does not stay clasped. The car will shut off while driving if I turn on the air. The air only blows on your feet. My car shakes violently it I go about 50 MPH. The car makes a wierd chattering noise while driving. And the brakes have locked up for no reason. All of these things I have stated are true and I have taken my car to the dealership numerous of times and seem to get it "fixed" but something else happens before the month ends. I have had my car in the shop for more than 3 months total, and it still doesnt run properly. So far I have had the tramission replaced, the electrical harness, the master and rear cylinder(2x), wheel barring, alternater, started , batteries(4x),air vents, ad many other thing but I cant keep track of everything that goes wrong with this car. Im a college student that has a very limited income, and I cant wasted any more time and money dealing with this car that should last longer than I is. My first car was better tha this one and it was made in the 80's.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · WV

Dt: the contact states that 2001 kia sportage was having a problem with the gas line. When the consumer put gas into the gas tank the gas was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The charcoal box has been changed. The gas was shooting out back toward the person putting the gas in the tank. The vehicle has been in the shop three times over the samething. The other two times that the consumer brought the vehicle back home from the dealership it was okay for a few days. The dealership was trying to fix the vehicle. It will run for a couple of days, and when going to get gas the vehicle will only hold $4 worth of gas. Afterrwards the gas would shoot out of the filler pipe. The vehicle I stalled while driving. When stopping at a stop sign the vehicle died and then started right back up. Kia said that she may be overfilling the tank. Kiachecked various parts and the vehicle will still not run correctly. Th econsumer removed the vehicle out of the shop last week, and it had to be towed last night back to the dealership.

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 Jul 26, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

Problems with vehicle starting up as well as stalling. *mr the vehicle was hard to start and the gas mileage was dropping way down and the vehicle was taken in for a tune up but the problem still existed. When the vehicle was driven on the expressway, the consumer hit a bump and the engine stalled. The consumer was informed that the transmission had to be serviced. The filler neck rusted and the fuel cap was leaking. The filler neck was replaced, but immediately after the problem recurred. The transmission fluid was worn and the transmission was flushed. *sc

Filed Nov 23, 2003 · Engine · 33,356 miles · CA · crash · fire

Have had recurrent problems with engine performance idle and running. Engine racing with RPM's to 3500 at stop sign. Have had to turn vehicle off to resolve problem. I was afraid that if I did not turn engine off, idle would have continued to race and "blow up." engine also has very rough idle/alternating with intermittent misfires most of the time... "bogging" down to almost stall /then racing to RPM of 1500-2500. This problem occurs when attempting acceleration onto freeway or when driving around town at signals. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times now in attempts to correct malfunctions. I am concerned that the operation of this vehicle is unsafe. The dealer has been helpful but unable to completely resolve the problem. The manufacturer insists that problem will be resolved, but I, the consumer believe that the vehicle is unsafe and unreliable. It is also time consuming to repeatedly return the car for service.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Acceleration · 37,000 miles · NJ

I am having difficulty with my 2001 manual kia sportage convertible. I first have trouble getting it started in the morning. After I get it started and drive it a short while, the car cuts out on me. It doesn't stall, it cuts out and there is no gas when I step on the pedal. This has happen while shifting, while accelerating, while adjusting my speed. After it cuts out, I then have difficulty getting it started again. Sometimes I have to step on the clutch and gas pedal for the car rpms to catch. And then the car may then cut out again. I have taken it to the service department, but they could not find the problem. The problem has since gotten worse and I have been placed in dangerous situations in moving traffic.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Body · NY

Car seems to not want to start when it rains, moisture causes sportage to stall numerous times until I drive a few miles.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Engine · AR

The vehicle stalled while driving.