Nine problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Keyway on crankshaft where timing gear attaches wears out prematurely and can result in having to replace engine! I have replace throttle position sensor, fuel filter, and knock sensor also the mass airflow sensor and timing belt were replaced as there appeared to be a timing issue could not find problem so took to kia dealer to find the keyway on crankshaft to be so worn you could almost turn gear all the way around! in all the years I have been working on vehicles this is the first time I have ever seen this and is very obviously a manufacturer defect!.
The contact owns a 1999 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle is gradually leaking brake fluid and he is constantly having to add more fluid. Also, the vehicle stalls intermittently while driving between 30-50 mph and merging into traffic. His VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 98v222000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping and fittings) and 99v325000 (electrical system:wiring); however, the dealer will repair the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 04v305000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The current mileage was 107,812 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
: the contact stated the vehicle stalls at various speeds and intermittently will not start. After sitting for a while the vehicle will restart. The dealership has been informed. There are no lights illuminated on the dash prior to the vehicle stalling. The temperature gauge was acting erratic. The power steering belt was replaced. Updated 09/13/06.
1999 kia Sportage has had timing belt replaced three times since I bought car new in 1999. While traveling on NJ turnpike, what we believed was the timing belt yet again was the crank shaft at the harmonic balance (which holds the timing belt in place) completely snapped into two pieces inside the engine. I spoke to several different kia service departments who advised me that this was not a normal thing and was in no way due to something we could have done. I was told by my kia dealer that the manufacturers warranty had expired last year and that I was responsible for the defect in the kia. The first three times that the timing belt was replaced the warranty covered. Now I am told I must pay for a new engine. Be advised that every time this happened the car was going 55 m. P. H. Or over. It is my belief that was caused by a manufacturing defect and that kia should be held accountable. There has never been any collision or any other event that has taken place for this to occur. We are just lucky that we have never been hurt or killed in this car!.
I am the owner of a 99 kia Sportage with only 60043 miles. I bought the vehicle brand new. The vehicle stalled at 40 mph, luckily, it did not stalled at 75 mph while I was taking one of my daily trips to ok city because it would have been disastrous. The crankshaft sheared off flush with the engine housing leaving the main and timing belt pulleys disconnected from the engine. As consequent, the engine stalled leaving the vehicle without power in the middle of traffic. No one was hurt or killed because of this. Contacted the kia dealer and they will not take any resposibility for this defective part. This is the kind of safe product that makes kia customers not to be repeat customers.
Consumer states that vehicle stalls (one was for recall), before recall car stalled on ice and hit fence, motor belts always in need of adjusting and are noisy.
Fan belt failed. Nlm.
Seat belt would continuously chime. The air bag light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle would start erratically. Door frame would leak. Convertible top did not stay closed. Vehicle would idle at 2000rpms when slowing down & almost stall out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Engine belt and pulleys fail every 3 months and have to be replaced. Cause unknown.