Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows 20 common power train related problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the transfer case (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission column shift (seven problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

The Transfer Case problem

2000 kia Sportage. Consumer states several problems with vehicle the consumer stated he had problems with the 4-wheel drive not operating properly. When the 4-wheel drive would engage, it would cause tremendous friction which caused the vehicle to slow down drastically.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

While driving 4-wheel drive did not function.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

First got car seemed to drive good, but in the winter the 4-wheel drive didn't work. Kia fixed it, and this happened again, kia fixed it again. This seemed to happen when in high speeds and then slowing, the wheels would shake.   Read details...


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