Motor blew up while driving on a hwy, car stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up, and the breaks to stop responding.
2006 Kia Sportage engine complaints
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Tl* the contact's granddaughter owns a 2006 kia sportage. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver heard a banging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and believed that the harmonic balancer had failed. The contact spoke with glassman kia (28000 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034) who advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 38,430.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the power seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle, radiator, and timing belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. While driving at 30 MPH, the power steering failed and the alternator light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine crank shaft pulley detached and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
I have a 2006 kia sportage with 69,245 miles and have been in the dealer on 12/4/14, 12/8/2014, 12/13/14, for engine shutting off while braking to enter another lane or to turn. Engine shut off again while braking to turn at 9:00pm on 12/16/14.engine light have come on at least 6-8 times before at which each time I went into the service dealer on 12/3/14, 12/8/14 and 12/10/14. Sometimes if it was during the day I took the kia directly to the dealer. However I noticed while researching that this is an electrical issue with a faulty throttle system. In addition kia wants to charge me $248 to replace a throttle. From the reviews issued online this is a safety related defect that kia manufacturer is aware. According to safecar.gov the consumer should not have to pay for a faulty throttle (e.g. Or faulty parts) and should be replaced by the service dealer. Finally cobb county service (customer # [xxx]) suggested repair invoice stated that after replacing tps need more diagnosis time with vehicle in order to find out issue? I should have to pay for a safety related defects (e.g. 267 or more complaints online not to mention the safety defects of the 2006 sportage engine shutting off), especially to pay for a part that will not guarantee that the engine will not cut off. I also filed an inquiry with kia on today 12/16/2014, customer identification reference number (#[xxx]).I am awaiting a call from kia about this inquiry. I also believe that this is a safety related defect and the cost of repairs should be remedied at no cost to me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 kia sportage. Consumer writes in regards to malfunction of airbag light. *smd the consumer was informed the connections were bad, which caused the air bag light to illuminated. The cruise control stopped working, the ESC light illuminated, and the radiator cover was broken. The dealer agreed to fix the consumer's vehicle at no charge. Updated 01/07/13
After several times that the engine stopped running and kia dealership couldn't find the problem, as I turned into the dealership the engine stopped running and I coasted into the parking lot. Repair order stated possible solenoid failure (code p0665) and replaced bank 2 intake manifold tuning valve solenoid.this was on 10/2010. The car was bought by us as new. Again, the engine has stopped while decelerating and/'or turning (dec. 21, 2011). This is the third time in 3-4 weeks. Called kia consumer telephone number in owner's manual and they have no other incidents reported for this problem. Car know has 90,000 miles on it and they said we're out of warranty and we should take it to our kia dealer in our town. Called them and earliest appointment is next week as their technician is in school. The wife and I are worried that we may be "rear-ended" as this happened on a busy highway, as we were braking to stop at a traffic light or turning into a driveway.
2006 kia sportage ex with v-6 has a habit of completely shutting down electrically, killing the engine and thus all lights, power assist to steering/brakes, etc. Previously this occurred only when taking off from a stop (previously reported). This time our daughter was driving at highway speeds at night in the middle of utah when this occurred again. She was able to get it off the highway safely without incident in complete darkness and no power assists. Car was running on cruise control so no driver function could have caused the incident. No warning such as engine stumble, flickering lights, etc,, it just shut off!!! Once safely stopped, our daughter was able to restart the car and get to the destination without incident. Dealer is aware of this problem but is unable to fix it. Only has been taken to dealer for repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated he vehicle has experienced many failures. While driving the vehicle stalled out and would not restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the head gasket was replaced but that did not remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership again and they advised the sensor needs to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 91,000. The VIN was unknown.
2006 kia sportage ex has repeated problem with engine shutdown/stall upon starting from a stop at an intersection. Both left and right turns. Both with and without air conditioning, and in all weather conditions also with and without lights. No code has shown up on the computer. No warning. First indication there is a problem is when we take off and steering is stiff (e.g. No ps) and the car doesn't move.
The contact has 2006 kia sportage that has burned off anti-freeze coming through the air vent. The coil is thining and causing it to come through the window. There was an in cabin air filter placed in the veihicle that did not help. This problem started around november of 2008. 35000 miles when problem started and 45962 now
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. While making a turn at 5 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, he was rear ended by another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle is at the body shop and will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The current and failure mileages were 25,380. Updated 03-05-08
I have a 2006 kia sportage. From the day I bought it ,it's made a boiling sound in the dash broad when I turn my car off. I took it to the dealership and dropped it off to have it looked at. When I picked it up I was told that my cooling system had not been burped right. So they drained the system and re-filled it. And that at should take care of the problem. Well it didn't !!!!!!! It's worse now than before. And to add to it, it looks like I'm growing magic rocks on the left and right side of the radiator. It's so green in color plus it looks fuzzy. At the same time when the car is hot the cooling fan will go on. But as soon as I turn the car off there's no more fan, ever. And for the last couple days the traction controls light on the dash is lit up and won't turn off unless I turn the motor off and wait about 10 mins. When I took it in for this I was told there was a recall on this, but there is two different systems and the system I have isn't the one with the recall.
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