general problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to vehicle speed control 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 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

Auto surges and accelerates while traveling highway speeds. Have had several close calls / near accidents. Dealer "cannot duplicate" and therefore will not do anything. Manufacturer has been contacted and said there is nothing they can do "nothing to fix - if dealer can not duplicate". Have brought in to dealer 2 times. What happens when this causes an accident/injury/ or worse? how can they duplicate it then? please note have had other failures-cooling fan fell off and ruptured radiator, 4 wheel drive has failed several times.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving engine check light comes on, illuminating the dash. Vehicle revs up before cutting off. This has happened a total of four times. Please provide any further information.


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