general problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

The contact stated engine light illuminated intermittently and the rpm gauge was reading incorrectly, either very high or not reading at all when the same amount of pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. Also, the exhaust was glowing red underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership eight times, and they have been unable to diagnosis the problem.

I am having difficulty with my 2001 manual kia Sportage convertible. I first have trouble getting it started in the morning. After I get it started and drive it a short while, the car cuts out on me. It doesn't stall, it cuts out and there is no gas when I step on the pedal. This has happen while shifting, while accelerating, while adjusting my speed. After it cuts out, I then have difficulty getting it started again. Sometimes I have to step on the clutch and gas pedal for the car rpms to catch. And then the car may then cut out again. I have taken it to the service department, but they could not find the problem. The problem has since gotten worse and I have been placed in dangerous situations in moving traffic.

While driving 40mph vehicle kept accelerating on its own. Applied brakes, but brakes would not stop vehicle . Had to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. Dealer contacted.

The steering wheel is peeling, I have had it replaced but the new one is doing the same thing. The window strips are all twisted up and make a roaring sound when I drive. I have had them replaced but they still roar. The dash rattles, but they didn't fix it. The rear windows do not roll down. The radio has static most of the time. It doesn't seem to want to go when I accelerate. It kind of sputters and then goes. The bands squeal bad. They have been replaced but they still squeal.