2002 Kia Sportage: check engine light

Filed Jan 14, 2012 · Fuel system · VA · fire

Fuel spill at wawa gas station. Recently my son fueled my 2002 kia sportage as I went in wawa; he didn't know fuel problem tried to fill the tank with that auto fill clip (where don't have hold) gas pump. Gallons of fuel spit, spilled in wide area pump other patrons avoided the area. Neighboring gas pumps had people on cell and smokers car were start up moving out with exhaust pipe in the direction of the spill. My son and his clothing was saturated with gas. This problem with the gas spilling and spitting several feet out of the gas tank is getting worst. The constant fuel vapors are causing me health problems. Anywhere I pump gas gasoline spills, everyone looks at me; I try to carefully to put the minimal taking 10-15minutes but cannot avoid spills. I'm retired can't afford another car and paid over $3800.00 in engine light, fuel repairs recently filed a complaint with the bbb. This problem is documented I have brought it to mieneke and local kia dealer who keep wrong parts replacing parts at my expense. The local kia dealer told me it recall is only the 2005 kia I checked internet and in fact it is the kia 2005 sportage:05v212000, http://auto recalls.justia.com/kia/sportage/2005/05v212000/index.html my 2002 kia has the same problem and kia must do the right thing and fix this hazard free under recall immediately.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Engine · 32,900 miles · TX

The problem I have with my 2002 kia sportage is engine heating, engine over heating, engine cooling fan ( fan blades brake off cut into my radiator, cut my fuel lines, water hoses, air intake lines. Since there has always been a problem with engine light on I.e. Misfire on cylinder number 3 the car basically runs on three cylinders, which could have something to do with engine heating because the fan is belt driven, thus leading to over heating. This usually lead to costly engine repairs, vehicle becomes disabled anywhere and anytime. This is very dangerous. Since owning, my 2002 kia( purchased in june 2005, 32728 miles) I have replaced 5 radiators, 5 engine cooling fans, towed 8 times. The engine cooling fan has broken off and cut into my radiator in 2005, 2009, 2010, and 2011. There was a recall in 2007 and I took it in to the dealer in 2007 for the recall. It has broke off three times since the recall. This is dangerous!!!

Filed Oct 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 92,691 miles · FL

I recently filed a complaint on a 2002 kia sportage, for a fuel leak condition from gastank area,(plastic fitting), my daughter has recently advised me she has been having trouble filling the gastank and smelling an odor of fuel on occasions and bad fuel mileage. Apparently, when pumping fuel, the fuel will blow back out on her, if not pumped slowly! Seems to be another issue with this certain vehicle?????? Vehicle also has an intermittent chk engine light coming on?? Code # po13a?? Another safety concern! ????????

Filed Sep 28, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 68,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. The contact stated that whenever he drove, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the thermostat was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the radiator was replaced. However, the failure continued. Also, while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fan belt was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · NC

Coolant gauge not reading or registering thermostat temperature therefore rendering it unfit for clearing an inspection. It causes the check engine light to stay on even if coolant and/or thermostat, sensors,harness wiring wires and other things/parts connect to it has been replaced or checked for problems it still gives a false reading that the same problem is wrong with vehicle. Coolant thermostat not reaching temperature.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 53,000 miles · PA

We also experienced the gas problem. First we had a problem with the tank leaking (was told by kia that 2002 sportage model was not part of the recall/check, which it was and they should have paid for the $500 problem). Second, the gas shoots out when you try to fill, and check engine light comes on, this (we were told) is a bad oxygen sensor, another $350 and still not covered.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Engine · OH

I would like to start by saying that I have had my vehicle at the mechanic's shop twice within the past year due to my check engine light coming on and going off sporadically. My mechanic has, both times, hooked it up to all his machinery to check for the problem, but both times, found nothing. Now, let me tell you what just happened... I had an incident happen with my 2002 kia sportage this evening 8/6/08. The cooling fan broke apart an severed my power steering hose spraying oil all over my car causing it to smoke and my power steering to go out. This is what my husband says happened anyway. I was stranded 30 miles from home and had to have my car towed to my usual mechanic. Upon returning home I researched the net for my vehicle and found that there was a recall for this very same problem in 2007. I was not notified of this recall and would have had my vehicle fixed had I known. I'm not sure of the extent of the damage, as this just happened tonight, but I want to know what can be done about it?

Filed Jun 17, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 52,000 miles · CO

In september 04, my 2002 kia sportage check engine light illuminated. Replacement parts for coil assembly was installed. Two weeks later same problems. The car would shake violently and stall shortly after acceleration. Still continue to get check engine light, (misfires) I am now having trouble with power of engine, transmission not engaging after shifting. After acceleration car shakes and stalls, won't restart for quite some time.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light intermittently illuminates. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership several times to have the check engine module reset. This remedy worked for several months but the light eventually illuminates again. The local dealer has not determined the problem with the light. Also, the gas tank had a leak in the gas line. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership where they replaced the gas line, however a gas odor still exist inside the vehicle. Updated 2/28/2006 -

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · FL

Dt: the caller said h transmission shifts gears without warning. It jerked and shook when shifting gears. It happened when decelerating. Brought vehicle dealer 5 times, but they could not find whats wrong with it. The check engine light was on all the time except when he took it to the dealer. The last time he had it to dealer the light went off for about 3 weeks, and yesterday the light was back on. Dealer said they will try to get someone from the manufacturer to look at the vehicle, but no one has come yet. Dealer did a diagnostic, and fixed what it showed, but the light on the dashboard came back on after 30 miles of driving.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 34,000 miles · NY

The left front rotors were defective. This was discovered during vehicle inspection. The vehicle was serviced at least twenty times for other defects. No service for the brakes. *ak there was a short in the wiring in the shock arms, a problem with the catalytic converter, rattling in the exhaust system, license plate lights were inoperative due to rotted sockets, wheel bearings were extremely loose, pulling to the right, the right rear power window was inoperative, check engine light had come on possibly due to a small leak or a loose gas cap, transmission hang up when cold, bad front brakes, crack in dash, cup holder was broken, tailpipe rusted and fell off, when the heater and defrost was on the A/C would come on, the consumer would get shock when exiting the vehicle, intermittently both rear window would not go up or down, and the left rear window was totally inoperative. (there was no power when going up hill) *sc

Filed May 6, 2004 · Engine · CA

Since march 27, 2003 my new kia sportage has been in the dealership 6 times for the shaking and engine light staying on. I will leave the parking lot of the dealership and it will come on after they say they have fixed it.