Car Stall problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

Three problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Vehicle intermittently stalls at any given speed. Vehicle has been at dealer shop on three occasions/ at an independent repair shop on three occasions and no one could locate cause. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Consumer states vehicle has stalled on the freeway at 65 mph, in intersections, and going around corners, the entire fuel system has been replaced along with other parts and vehicle still stalls, possibly engine related.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/19/1997

When driving along vehicle will start shaking and it will just cut off without any warning. Has happened when putting vehicle in reverse or park. Vehicle has been taken in several times for the stalling and they can't find the problem. Had an accident because the vehicle stalled just as I was making a turn to go onto the ramp which caused an accident.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Stalled numerous times while driving.


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