Steering Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the electric power assist steering system (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
3
Electric Power Assist Steering System problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

The Steering problem

I was driving and the vehicle would not brake, and steered right while driving 40-50 mph, hitting the curb and almost collided with another vehicle. Definite defect in the steering/fuel/brakes/electronicstabilitycontrol, and other minor mechanical malfunctions.   Read details...

The Electric Power Assist Steering System problem

Continous failures in the electronic stability program (eps) that causes periodic braking during normal driving conditions. Failure causes car to pull in the direction of braking wheel, often causing the car to enter other lanes of traffic.   Read details...


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