Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 40-to 45 mph on highway vehicle locked up without prior warning. Also, vehicle did 180 degree spin. Contacted dealer.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. While driving steering wheel started steering back and forth from left to right on its own. The consumer was thrown out of vehicle and seriously injured. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Front end continuously falling off, brakes do not work properly, air bags do not work properly either.
Front end continuously falling off, brakes not working properly, air bags not working properly.
When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from front end, also, upon depressing brake pedal or when releasing brake pedal, consumer noticed a noise coming from vehicle. Problem felt like sticky calipers. Consumer believed that problem was linked to the driveshaft. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
Had taken vehcle to dealership, and was informed that left front tire had worn excessively due to strut end and being unbalanced.