Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sportage.
This vehicle has multiple defects in which the manufacturer/dealer is unable or unwilling to correct. Car is a safety hazard. Many electrical problems, failing battery, electrical shocks, multiple blown fuses for windows, fuses blown prior to purchase but discovered within the first week of purchase, pulls to the right suddenly, skids often with 'factory equipped' tires, has electrical surges,fumes come from the heating system, canary sounds from the engine after 'servicing by authorized dealer', additionally, dealer's service personnel are 'unable to duplicate' or recognize any problems.
Connsumer was traveling 55mph on highway, and said that vehicle was turning right on highway without turning wheels. Vehicle was turning on its own dealership was aware of problem. But,mechanic could not duplicate problem. The vehicle had other problems also. There were electrical shocks when placing key in ignition. The battery was losing power for unknown reason. There was a clicking sound on right front of the vehicle.