Seven problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Loud exhaust- muffler was split- replaced the muffler and tail pipe (2nd exhaust problem).
The exhaust system is noisy and leaking, dealer removed and replaced the faulty main silencer.
The exhaust system is noisy and leaking, dealer removed and replaced the faulty main silencer.
There is so many things wrong with kia products and they should not even be allowed on the road. There is always something going wrong with them and I want my money back! no safety defect listed within summary.
Rattling under car from exhaust system- adjusted heat shield.
Front windshield has air leaks & at high speeds the wind is annoying. The front passenger seat belt locks into place as soon as the passenger clamps into place. One doesn't have to press brake peddle for it to tighten around person. When driving and particularly engaging the clutch to down shift the gear linkage disengages and the gears can't be located especially in second, third or fourth gears and because of such has almost caused three crashes. We had this checked by the dealer and they said they found nothing wrong with the gear shifting mechanism. I beg to differ because I drive that car every day and I've driven many manual shift transmissions cars and I believe that after driving for sometime (I. E. , one to two hours) the transmission heats up and causes problems with gear selection.
Had SUV into shop about 7 times for wheel bearing. Once on a recall for bearing also had brakes fixed because of bearing. Failed two state inspections due to bearing. Had a recall for exaust.