general problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Nissan quest. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the transmission slipped gears without warning. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Js.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2007

During snow/ice weather conditions I lost control of my vehicle on 01/11/07 going straight on rt. 380 in stockton, NY. My vehicle rolled over, and landed front end down, upside down in a ditch. During the crash, none of the three air bags engaged/released. Because of the impact on the front end of my vehicle, think they should have released. No injury was done to myself, and no one was in my vehicle, but I was very lucky. Nothing needed to be done to correct this failure.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

Consumer states that the air bag module failed causing the driver and passenger front air bags to become inoperative. Dealer repaired in 06/02 and now air bag has failed again. Dealer is unable to determine cause of current failure. Mr.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Airbag light came on, indicating a problem with airbag system which deployes unexpectedly or wont deploy in event of a crash, and wont protect the occupant. Dealer will replace parts in the airbag system. Please provide further information.

5 Air Bag problem

Front end continuously falling off, brakes not working properly, air bags not working properly.

6 Air Bag problem

Front end continuously falling off, brakes do not work properly, air bags do not work properly either.

7 Air Bag problem

While traveling at 60 mph the consumer lost control of vehicle and rear ended the vehicle in front. None of the vehicles air bags deployed. The consumers right shoulder was injured as a result.


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