Seven problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear frame of my 1999 kia Sportage rotted, and causing the whole rearend to shift severely. At 30mph. Causing me to park my Sportage. Rest of the frame in good shape.
My wife was driving on I-80 when the vehicle swayed very badly and almost hit a another vehicle. She immediately slowed and exited the highway. Upon inspection the frame severed and broke where the suspension attaches to the frame right behind the rear tire on the passenger side of the vehicle. This vehicle is a death trap. . . The mechanic and my insurance adjusted said my wife must have an angel watching over her.
Whenever abs engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. Also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.
When driving at high speeds the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. Dealer says there is no problem with the vehicle.
When making a right or left turn vehicle will fishtail nearly causing a collision to occur, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer who informed her there were no recalls, however consumer later found there was a recall, 99v325, dealer would not complete repairs due to vehicle not being purchased there. While driving, vehicle pulled in the left hand lane almost causing an accident, consumer states there was a clunking noise.
This vehicle can be difficult to control in high winds and requires constant vigilance against wind gusts. I have driven and owned other small vehicles that were not so seriously affected by wind.