2002 Kia Sportage visibility problems

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 Oct 12, 2004 · Visibility · 15,377 miles · AZ

While rolling up the front driver side power window, the window fell back down with great force without warning. As a result the window was inoperative. *jb

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 16,000 miles · CA

Been having air condition issues since 12/02 the problem is still not corrected. The AC problem has been long and on going. There is like a fog coming out of it once it has been on and then you hit the AC button off and some white flakes come out of it. The blower motor has been replaced in it. It was making moisture under my dashbroad on the passenger side. Still waiting for that to be done. Apparently they put the car up on racks uped the rpms and say that where the pressure should be at is not. It exceeds where it should be. Waiting for those parts to come in. Had issues with exhaust had entire new exhaust put on the car through out the month of august 03. Was done in pieces because instead of checking the entire system they saw one problem fixed that and told me it was complete. Well the noise continued took it back and under the heat manafold there was another probelm. Needless to say once a week for the month of august expect for the week I was on vacation. Have had power window issues with two windows not rolling down, was unable to duplicate the first time so sent me on my way and had to bring it back when they could witness the problem. Cup holder has broken, dome light, latch on back seat replaced. Fan cracked in 3 spots. Belts have had to be replaced after a 30000 mile checkup and power flush turn on the car and loud noise coming from engine. Was told that belts were loose. They should have been checked twice one wiht each service that was done. $600 service. They took it back and tightened them so they said. Next day noise again from them. Took it back into the dealer they had to be completely replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 1,716 miles · NY

Rattle/vibratin coming from under car. Convertor replaced with no results. Told convertors are defective. The rattle /vibration happens every time I shift from low gear to high gear or visa-versa. They will not do transmission diagnostics. I was told that it was the resonance(sp?) in the exhaust system, this noise is normal.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 5,699 miles · IN

Consumer states that since buying the vehicle in january of 2003 rotors have been replaced twice in that time. The faulty rotors caused vibration while braking. The rotors were replaced once at 5699 miles and again at 8694 miles. When the engine was started all the doors locked, but when it was damp outside the locks worked intermittently. The driver's side wiper washer was not working as well as the passenger side. The dealer readjusted it. There was a rattling in the dash on the drivers side below the air vent. *ak *ph

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · FL

Have had brakes worked on 5 times in past year, air conditioner smells musty every time you turn it on, gas warning light doesn't work, right rear window didn't work for over a year.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · VA

Problems with air bag light, and windows on kia sportage. *mr also problem with a cracked motor head. *tt

Filed Mar 6, 2003 · Visibility · 8,000 miles · KS

The wipers bolts came loose when ice and snow were packed around them.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Consumer stated that they're unable to adjust the side mirror causing a distraction to the consumer view. Dealer notified ts

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Visibility · IN

Driver's rear power window motor failed.