Car Stall problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

14 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

While driving vehicle idled roughly and then stall out.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2003

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle stalling while driving. On June 2002, dealer replaced the engine, seven months later problem is recurring. Please provide further information. Ph.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Vehicle stalls and backfires. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide further details.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1999

When stopped the engine idles rough and if on an incline, it is as though it will stall before it kicks in and goes. Also the car engine smells like sulfur.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/14/1999

Engine light continually illuminating, vehicle experiences intermittent stalling and loss of power, dealership is unable to identify failure.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/23/1998

Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling without warning. Dealer/mfr notified and problem still occurring. Dealer informed consumer that the condition cannot be duplicated.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/30/1998

While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Also, engine check light will be on. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.

8 Car Stall problem

Vehicle has been serviced under recall 99v325000 three times for stalling. Owner received recall notice in February. Before receiving recall notice, vehicle was serviced 3 times for the same problem. Vehicle continues to die while driving on the highway. Please provide any furhter information.

9 Car Stall problem

The vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic which stated the engine and the transmission were manufactured in 1997 but the vehicle is 1998.

10 Car Stall problem

The vehicle stalled while on an incline.

11 Car Stall problem

While driving vehicle stalled, and then engine blew up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

12 Car Stall problem

Recall 99v325000, dealer fixed vehicle for the recall, but problem still exists. While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash . Dlr is gonther kia, 954-797-1680. Please provide further information.

13 Car Stall problem

I've owned this car for 2 years and have had many repetitive problems. Car stalls / loses power at various times. Dealer serviced car many times but problem still exists and I almost got killed yesterday when it lost power as I was getting on the parkway. Front passenger door doesn't open from inside. Has been worked on several times. But is now broke again. Alarm doesn't shut off when putting key in lock on drivers side. Also worked on numerous times but now broke again. I'm out of the warranty and stuck with a lemon. Please help.

14 Car Stall problem

Consumer states vehicle stalls when accelerating, while driving, and starting off from a stop, vehicle has been in repair shop three times and each time was told there was a different cause each time.



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