Catalytic Convertor Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

The contact owns a 2014 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went in limp mode. The contact stated that the engine started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the turbo charger, radiator, and the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

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This kia was purchased new and is a one owner car. It has had 2 master cylinders, and 4 sets of brake pads. The car currently has 50,000 miles on it. The car slides to the right on wet roads and does not stop until it hits something or slows to a stop. I have slid 2 times, rear ended someone the 3rd, and my son hit a light pole. The other times the brakes may or may not work. The problem is worse during rainy weather. The brakes go to the floor and the car does not stop. At times the brakes vibrate. This car has had a new cloth top, new air conditioning 2x, 5 catalytic converters, new carpet from the air leaking and molding, new seat covers as they ripped, new brakes, rotors, pads several items I have lost count, the check engine light comes on, the car has been re-wired, at times the car won't accelerate if the air conditioner is on. Last night the highway patrol office wanted to know why I would endanger my son's life in a car that won't stop or slides. That is a good question. Why are any of these models still on the highway when there are so many things wrong with them. In looking at the complaints there were many that dealt with the brakes. At this point is there any recourse with the car? I don't feel that I can sell it outright honestly and put someones life in danger. The highway patrol officer made me feel like a neglectful parent by even letting my son drive the car. We even parked it for 6 months trying to decide what to do with the car. My son's car was in the repair shop, so he took the kia. I feel that the car is a death trap.

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The left front rotors were defective. This was discovered during vehicle inspection. The vehicle was serviced at least twenty times for other defects. No service for the brakes. There was a short in the wiring in the shock arms, a problem with the catalytic converter, rattling in the exhaust system, license plate lights were inoperative due to rotted sockets, wheel bearings were extremely loose, pulling to the right, the right rear power window was inoperative, check engine light had come on possibly due to a small leak or a loose gas cap, transmission hang up when cold, bad front brakes, crack in dash, cup holder was broken, tailpipe rusted and fell off, when the heater and defrost was on the a/c would come on, the consumer would get shock when exiting the vehicle, intermittently both rear window would not go up or down, and the left rear window was totally inoperative. (there was no power when going up hill).

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While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the catalytic converter. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.

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The manufacturer sent a recall notice to replace the catalytic converter over a year ago. The repairs were done and the consumer is still experiencing problems.

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Rattle/vibration from under vehicle when shifting from high gear to low and visa versa. Car has been in shop 4 times. A new converter was put on with no results. Another converter was ordered (so I was told) never happened. The straw that broke the camels back was when I was told that there was nothing wrong with my car. The noise that I hear is the exhaust gases flowing through the exhaust system!! I was told that every car makes a distinctive and unique sound depending upon the maker asian, european and american!?!?!? a complaint has been filed with bbb. This is a 2002 Sportage bought in November 2001. The car has only 10,000 miles on it. 8ak.

Consumer stated that the catalytic converter failed causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts.

I have had problems with the car since I brought it. The windshield washer doesn't work, the mirrors don't work, 2 blowouts, the chambers that hold the spark plugs needed to be replaced, it needs a complete brake job, I have trouble when I put the car in drive. How can I complain to the dealer I think I brought the lemon of the bunch?.

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While driving, 4 wheel drive will kick in intermittently on its own. Vehicle has been taken to dealer numerous times, cannot find cause. Consumer adds the catalyst had to be replaced. There is an oil leak and front end was serviced 3 times.

Catalytic converter was recalled and replaced by the dealer in 2001, rattling and not working correctly since (engine light on - diagnostic says converter), return to dealer approximately. 2 months later, they verified everything was ok, would not pass smog the next year, returned to dealer they say it is the converter again, will not pay to replace again. Car runs with no power and is a danger on the road.

Kia has issued a voluntary recall of its 1998 Sportage sport utility vehicles to replace the manifold catalytic converter. This same problem has also happened to my 1997 Sportage. A friend of mine has the same model and year as my Sportage and the problem has happened to her vehicle also. I think this recall needs to be extended to the 1997 Sportages also. The car will not pass emmisions inspections and I dont think I should have to pay for a problem that was caused by the manufacturer.

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Continual problems with 2001 kia Sportage convertible. Replacement of brakes 5 times, replacement of belts 6 times and 14 other problems. The cup holder, convertible top, and belts were replaced. The alarm wires were re-adjusted, the ac compressor, ignition coil pack, cd player right rear axle, right front strut, catalytic converter, center console, rear window fuse, spark plug and engine harness were all replaced numerous times.

For a period of 30-45 minutes after starting the vehicle gasoline and exhaust fumes entered the passenger's cabin. A company named green circle tested the vehicle, which tested positive for carbon monoxide. Passengers complained of headaches while in the vehicle, and driver sometimes became dizzy. Dealer replaced the catalytic converter twice, intake manifold once, and fuel injectors once. These repairs did not remedy the problem.

The muffler and catalytic converter failed. (attorney for client).

One numerous attempts to get these diffrent probelms fixed always something elsewent wrong with the vehicle within a hour or so of time after picking vehicle up from the dealership. I currently have a major engine probelm that still exists with a very strong odor of sulfur smell. Vehicle has left me stranded along roadside with 3 children in it on at least 4 separate occasions. I have contacted the manufacter and they will not repurchase this vechile back nor do they acknowledge current engine probelms and the safety issue of this vechile. I have a techinical no partial party report about this vechile and the ( maufacture will still not repurchase this vechile from me) I need everyone to know what kind of probelms this vechile has given me as of this point only owning this for 6 months with 4000 + miles on it.

The heat shield on my catalytic converter rusted off,the manifold cracked,the muffler rusted through within a year,the widshield wiper transmission broke and was replaced,while the kia Sportage is engaged in 4wd it pops out into two wheel drive and causes the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This has happened to me numerous times this winter and the recalled parts have now failed again causing kia to put in manual hubs from 1997 into my 1999 SUV. I feel this is a danger to all who own a kia Sportage and I have contacted a lawyer to look into possible litigation against kia. I have found a recall on a previouse modle from 1998 but the components seals are failing in the replacment parts hubs . Thank in advance for your time and letting me inform you of this dangerouse situation. . . Ed geisler.

Exhaust noise in front of car- to replaced cat. Converter on 8/10/00, prior appt. On 7/26/00 parts to be ordered.

Cd player replaced on 05/19/99 because a cd was stuck in it due to an electrical shortage (per kia service center), cd player will not accept cds and will eject them immediately since 08/15/1999, not replaced due to the units being on "back order" since July of 1999, service center investigated a possible fluid leak and found no leak on 11/11/99, service center investigated a horrible exhaust/cabron monoxide smell coming into cabin of vehicle, found no problems but they replaced the catalyst converter anyway. On 11/11/99 less than 10 minutes after picking up the vehicle, the horrible smell came back again 10 times worse than originally, had to wait an entire week to return the vehicle for service because they were "booked up. " on 11/17/99 returned vehicle to service department bec of continous exhaust/carbon monoxide smell in cabin causing terrible headaches. They claim to have replaced some kind of a canister but had no real documentation proving so. Said they could not find a cause for the odors/fumes and gave me a rental car. After no responce from dealership in 48 hours as to a staus update, was told that a "kia motors field representative" would be coming to the dealership on 11/22/99 to look at the vehicle. On 11/22/99 was told the rep would be there on 11/23/99. On 11/23/99 was told he would be there on 11/24/99. On 11/24/99 was told by dealership owner to come pick up my vehicle in it's current un-repaired condition because the field rep. Would not be out for another 2-4 weeks and the dealership could not afford to provide me with the rental car for that length of time. Meanwhile, the cd player still has not been replaced or repaired and/or even looked at because 'they're on back order with our distributor" and having to drive a vehicle that is putting exhaust/carbon monoxide odors/fumes into the cabin of the vehicle.

Many safety problems please help. Vehicle has stalled 4 times at highway speeds and the dealer says they cannot duplicate the problem somebody is going to be killed or seriously injured. 4 wheel drive inoperable during severe snowstorm. Blower motor for the heater has been replace twice now both times subzero weather. The starter was rewired once and then replace twice, every time vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed. Catalytic convertor replaced once so far. Driver side wiper arm broke off at 55 mph during rainstormspare tire release replaced two times now first time couldn't open it, second time it wouldn't shut. Water coming in from somewhere running along the bottom of the glove box dealer doesn't have time to look at it. Muffler assembly replaced as well as the battery after all the starter problems. I hpe somebody does something with these vehicles before some major tradgedies occur, I already saw at least one fatality on the complaint board while skimming over it. I have called the district manager several times only to be told I was the only one complaining about these safety issues and the last time I spoke with him he hung up on me. I have two small children and I am not sure how safe this vehicle really is.

Exhaust fumes were coming into the vehicle,and noticed the catalytic converter was hot. Dealer replaced the catalytic converter and rerouted wire. After four months, and just being released again from dealer, exhaust fumes reappeared. Consumer did a 60 mph drive, and driver/passenger, and child felt sick. Went to the hopspital and were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.