Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Nhtsa campaign 99v325000; kia issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. However, the engine stalled, and check engine light remained on.
Car continually stalls, check engine light continually comes off and on, when continually stalls at idle speed and highway speeds, engine experiences trouble continuously when it surges and jerks. It has been a real hazard to my health and almost put me in accidents many times while stalling in the middle of the street and intersections. Almost killed myself and my family several different times with this piece of garbage vehicle. It has had so many things wrong with it since the day I bought it that it is almost impossible to list all of them. Dealer claims there is no problem! even when it gets towed in due to the fact that it won't run! something needs to be done immediately before people are innocently killed due to the malfunctioning kia Sportage vehicles.
Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death.
When the check engine light comes on the vehicle starts bucking. Has been to dealer 3 times in a month. Dealer claims the vehicle is fixed now.
The check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system . Also vehicle completely shuts down. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.