general problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

My kia began having electrical problems about 3 years ago. Long story made short: the dealer wanted me to pay $3000 plus for it had all its electrical system melted down. I found a recall and after a battle with the dealer and manufacturer I got it fixed when I found out there was a recall. Next nightmare: July 2008 no one died luckily. I lend my car to a friend and he is driving his 2 year old daughter and the car falls to the ground. Axle broke down, wheels spun inwards and kia is not working again. Luckily these friends were going at 20 miles an hour otherwise they would not have told the story. Got it fixed cost me $$ apparently it was a defective kia part center link replaced. Have the part still in my car as a nice memory. Final nightmare: April 2009 I was the main character: again the axle feels weird and clicks when I turn. Problem: tie rod is broken. Different than the previous time but related to the previous problem. Luckily was not on the freeway at high speed otherwise would not be telling this story. In short: this is a safety hazard! kia needs to recall this defect urgently. My friend and kid and I could have got killed in an accident literally. Fortunately we both were driving at very low speeds and could manage this problem with no one getting injured? kia needs to make these cars safer and prevent future accidents please!! be responsible not only with your new cars, take pride on your brand and fix the old junk you created!!.

Vehicle experienced electrical system failure that resulted in an accident. Vehicle was totaled.

Vehicle experienced an electrical system failure, and caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. A recall was issued, but the vehicle not included due to VIN. The vehicle was engulfed on the passenger side in flames. The vehicle was parked the whole time prior to the fire. The fir department deemed it was an electrical problem and had become a total loss. (recall #00v205000).

Since oct. 2002 until April 2003, the power locks would operate erratically, making the lock and unlocking sound, and a clicking sound coming from under the dash board, vehicle has been to the dealer four times for this problem, first they thought it was the timer control unit, audio circuit, they did find four chaffered wires in the drivers side door, and some corrosion from the main door pin. Two days later from picking up the vehicle, problem still exists. Alarm is working funny when the vehicle locks are freaking out. Service manager where I take my vehicle for service said to me upon picking up my vehicle," I hope you don't take this the wrong way, or personally, but I hope I don't see you again, you know things are either black, white, or gray and this situation is very gray. " imagine that, that's what they are there for, to fix your vehicle. I have given this place 8 years of service between this vehicle and my previous car. Wait until I have to call and say it is happening again. If anyone has had this problem and has found the answer, please help between March 26,2003 and April 4,2003 vehicle has been to dealer three times and once last oct,2002 I guess dealer can't find the problem.

Consumer called complaining about having prblems with spark plugs. Dealer was contacted, and stated to the consumer that spark plugs were consumer's responsibility.

Electrical lights, equipment, power train all are malfunctioned.