Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 5 problems related to axle shaft seal (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.
While driving, the driveshaft made a loud noise and broke. When this occurred, the consumer pulled over and called a towing company. The dealership replaced the driveshaft, but it failed again. The drive shaft was replaced three times within three years. The vehicle would make rattling sounds that would get louder and the vehicle became too loud to drive. The service dealer found the center bolt stripped, the sop propeller was replaced for noise, the brake light was on due to 25% left on the pads and the transmission seal was replaced due to leaking.
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all problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage
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4-wheel drive system has gone out due to front axle seals leaking. Dealer said parts were on national backorder. Unknown when parts would be available.
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all problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage
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Four-wheel drive unit seals went bad. Consumer tried to put in 4-wheel drive, and vehicle did not respond. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer repaired. But, claimed thatseals will go bad again.
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all problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage
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Wheel bearings had completely rusted out. Was informed by mechanic water got into seals & were not sealing. This also affected 4-whel drive locking hubs.
Vehicle never had 4-wheel drive even though 4- wheel green light indicator came on . Failure was due to front seal that shrank. Consumer has taken vehicle back to dealer several times to fix defect, but defect still occurs, placing consumer in dangerous situation. Consumer is now on waiting list for a new part that manufacturer claims will fix defect.