Eight problems related to carrier/rack have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I had numerous problems with the kia when reporting problems stated they said contact dealer but never assist me with working with dealer. Once they sell me the vehicle its my problem and work it out with dealer. I feel when the axle cracks almost causing a accident and brakes fail. Also sensors fail causing lost of power would this not be a safety issues and be of a big concern to kia. Dt.
Consumer states that the rear spare tire release cable is broken.
Consumer states that the rear spare tire release cable is broken.
Spare tire assembly is rusting - repainted- however it is rusting again on 4/13/01.
Spare tire release cable would not work to release tire to get into back of vehicle.
While accelerating in reverse vehicle cuts off. Vehicle has been brought to the dealership 3 times for this problem. Fuel injection system was changed twice. Also, the moulding around the sparks plugs broke loose, and it was replaced. Consumer is still experiencing stalling problems. Shield over the catalytic converter replaced. The rear latch for the spare cable rusted and came out upon pulling, the mounting for the rear wheel has released itself while vehicle is in motion.
Spare tire release was freezen unable to open- shop thawwed it out and lubricated it.
All the nut, bolts, clamps, brackets and some parts in my kia are badly corroded/rusted. . . . Ect. None of these parts are covered under warranty. It looks as if they used the cheapest parts they could find. I'm scared that the whole thing might fall apart driving down the road. Another couple of years up here in new england and it just might!.