Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

Three problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system 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.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2002

The vehicle experienced problems with the radio. There were also problems with the power steering and on another occasion the consumer heard a clunk noise and found that there were no brakes as the consumer pulled out of a parking lot. The consumer feels that the vehicle should be replaced.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

My daughter was flipped!! hit in the rear panel while clearing an intersection the Sportage rolled over. The Chevrolet s10 hit her going around 30 to 35 mph. It spun her and flipped her over and this SUV slide across the pavement on it's roof. She was at a stop then proceeded across intersection 10-15 mph at the most. . Again she was flipped over. . . . This needs to be investigated!!!.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the power steering.


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