I purchased a kia sportage from a dealership who said the vehicle still had its full power train warranty bumper to bumper for 7 years. The kia has low mileage and still does due to the fact it has been setting at the kia garage and they will not do anything to the vehicle. The vehicle had multiple issues with problems from the exhaust, front suspension, moto, and the 4wd transfer system. I cannot get the kia dealership to fix the vehicle saying they cannot replicate the problem. I have had to pay my local mechanic $100.00 to find the problems and said they definitely needed fixing or the vehicle would run into more expense as time lingers on. The head gasket is blown and leaking oil, loosing compression and eventually the motor will fail to operate. My wife has a quadriplegic daughter who needs around the clock attention and she needs the vehicle to transport her back and forth to the hospital twice monthly, and she attends church with her daughter several times per month as well. I am afraid that the vehicle is going to malfunction with her daughter inside and if she gets cold then she faces possible sock, pneumonia and is extremely suspectible to any kind of sickness. Kia motors has fought me as well as their safety hook, line and sinker trying to save them a buck. If there is someone out there who will listen to my complaint please contact kia and tell them to fix this vehicle or recommed someone who will take them to court to bring justice into this issue.
2001 Kia Sportage suspension complaints
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Vehicle's engine and A/C failed. *nm the consumer had to replace two engines within a 40000 mile usage. The vehicle stopped dead on a very busy us route 1 hwy. The sudden stop caused a traffic tie up and the vehicle was nearly rear ended by a air conditioning, the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement, valve cover gasket, front wheel bearings, drive belts out of tension, cruise control, v belts replaced, brakes and rotors, exhaust system. *tc
2001 kia sportage 4x4 with 76k miles. Within the last 3 weeks I have had to have the front brakes totally replaced, alternator and 2 belts replaced, muffler tailpipe rusted thru, and both front bearing hubs need to be replaced (wobbly).
Right lower control arm bolts sheered off
When vehicle is started engine check light comes on due to a problem with cable harness.also while driving vehicle vibrates and completely shutsdown. Please give any further details.
While driving 60 MPH vehicle would vibrate. Took to dealer, and dealer balanced tires, but problem still exists.
Vehicle pulls from left to right 20-60 MPH, especially on main hwy, pulls so hard at times that it feels like it could flip over very easily or throw me into another lane. Had dealership check the sway bar or other parts that could cause this to happen when car was in for other multiple repairs. Dealership said they found nothing wrong with it, however they only drove it 4 miles inside city limits where the speed limit is approx 25-35 miles per hour. Vehicle has been been in repairs numerous times since I bought it brand new in 10/01.
Consumer stated fuel will not allow the tank to fill up with fuel, consumer took vehicle to dealer and had some parts replaced, the vehicle has been back to the dealer 4 times and the problem still exists.*ak consumer also stated the vehicle pulls from left to right, and the check engine light illuminated.
Vehicle was pulling to right. Brand new vehicle. It was taken in at 20-30 miles. Dealer replaced front end. All work was covered under warranty.
1. Vehicle rocks side-to-side when making turns. 2. Vehicle has extra play in the steering wheel. 3. Vehicle moves(slides) right of the roadwhile driving. 4. Front left-side of vehicle shakes(until you can look out front window without having a headache)at 10-60mph. 5. Vehicle 's body bounce forward and backward a few times when vehicle comes to complete stop. 6. Front driver seatbelt locks sometimes(for no reason).*ak (dot number: 5mhca32900 tiresize: p185/65r14)
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