Engine Stall problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

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

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2000

Recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. After vehicle was repaired under the recall it stalled and died. Dealer has not been able to restart the vehicle.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2000

When consumer starts up vehicle it will stay on for a few minutes, then it will stall without a warning. At other times while driving engine will stall. Vehicle has been into dealer repeatedly for repairs.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2000

Consumer called dealer to make appointment for recall 99v32500/ engine stalling repairs, and wasn't able to get an appointment until April 13, 2000.

4 Engine Stall problem

Recall 99v325/ engine stalling. Dealer has refused to repair vehicle because consumer has filed a complaint under the lemon law.

5 Engine Stall problem

When driving engine stalls. Most of the time it stalls when accelerating from a stopped position. Also, the engine stutters. Dealer has seen vehicle twice, and has not found a solution.

6 Engine Stall problem

Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 99v325000/ engine stalling. Dealer stated parts were not available.

7 Engine Stall problem

Nhtsa recall/ manufacturer's 99v325000/ engine stalling. No parts were available.

8 Engine Stall problem

Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v325000/ engine stalling. Dealer indicated that parts have yet to be received from manufacturer. Problem has yet to be corrected.

9 Engine Stall problem

Recall # 99v325000 kia/engine stalling; dealer does not have parts to correct recall campaign. Dealer is not sure when the parts will be available. Owner recieved recall notice on Feb. 25, 2000. Please provide any further information.

10 Engine Stall problem

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v325000/engine stalling. Dealer stated parts were not available for six weeks. Problem has yet to be corrected. Please provide any further details.

11 Engine Stall problem

Consumer received recall 99v325000 concerning engine stalling. Contacted the dealer, dealer refused to correct recall problem. Please give any further details.



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