Engine Exhaust System Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 2

Rattling under car from exhaust system- adjusted heat shield.

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We bought a 1999 kia in November of 1999. Since then we have had nothing but trouble with it. Every six months there is something gone wrong with it.

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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.

Vehicle has been experiencing exhaust leakage problem. Vehicle has been at dealer's shop on five occasions, but problem continues to reoccur. Dealer informed consume r that nothing colud be done.

Exhaust is sucked into the passenger compartment when the rear vinyl window releases from the track that is suppose to keep it secured and closed. The exhaust causes illness and headaches. The design of the window and exhaust pipe do not allow for an exhaust free passenger compartment.

I have a 1999 kia Sportage which has a convertible top on the back part. When the inside air flow button is on it causes the top to flap so hard that the entire vehicle begins to shake. It also so cause such a vibration that it hurts your ears . But you donot always have to have the inside air flow on for this happen. When you get up to about 65 or 70 it will do it any way. There is know way you can travel at all with the inside air flow button in unless you want to go crazy. Plus the shaking of the vehicle is also a nightmare I do belive it could cause someone to lose control . I have contacted the dealer about it before they tried to act as if they did not know what the problem was. But today I took it in and they admited their had been other complaints. They are going to replace the top but I donot think the dealer even thinks this will work.

Consumer smelling fumes inside vehicle. Nlm.

This is the most unreliable vehicle that I have ever owned-someone should do something about all of these problems occurring with kia's. No safety defect (s) mentione din the summary.

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Front windshield has air leaks & at high speeds the wind is annoying. The front passenger seat belt locks into place as soon as the passenger clamps into place. One doesn't have to press brake peddle for it to tighten around person. When driving and particularly engaging the clutch to down shift the gear linkage disengages and the gears can't be located especially in second, third or fourth gears and because of such has almost caused three crashes. We had this checked by the dealer and they said they found nothing wrong with the gear shifting mechanism. I beg to differ because I drive that car every day and I've driven many manual shift transmissions cars and I believe that after driving for sometime (I. E. , one to two hours) the transmission heats up and causes problems with gear selection.

Had SUV into shop about 7 times for wheel bearing. Once on a recall for bearing also had brakes fixed because of bearing. Failed two state inspections due to bearing. Had a recall for exaust.

Remote control window motor blew in the right passager seat front exhuast pipe fell from the manifold, a/c blower switch failed,a/c filter broke,3 times brakes had to be adjusted, head light blew, both oxygen sensors have been replace due to check engine light coming on, currently car is still in the shop for the 21 day concerning the check engine issue.

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Noise from exhaust system, reposition catalytic convertor/heat shield to stop noise.

I have this car worked on over the 2 years I own it, kia offered no help is solving the problem. I called kia, ask the dealer to help, again no help. The facture warranty ended and I was going to have to pay for any more problems. The car was failing every time they replaced parts in the emisions system. I feeli was forced into trading it in because kia would not call me back or the dealer back. This car should not be sold to any other person but the dealer and kia are going to put it back on the road noing of the problem. Please make sure thid vehicle does not get put back on the road. The check engine light comes on some times after driving 20 miles. Please feel free to contact me on this problem. Kia was no help in solving this problem they told me it was my problem and they would do nothing to fix it.

When appling accelerator, poor performance the vehicle will give off an amonia smell which makes the driver nauseous. Dealer says it's normal mjs.

After driving the kia for about one month, the vehicle began to emit a rotten egg smell, service manager explanation was that vehicle needed "breaking in", later owner was told that the smell was coming from using cheap fuel, vehicle would not turn on because of left over fuel in the combustion chamber, not sure why engine light came on and vehicle stalled.

During vehicle operation exhaust fumes are entering the passenger cabin.

Fumes enter passenger compartment while driving at highway speeds and when accelerating. Nlm.

While traveling and without any indication engine indicator light flashed. Dealer has been contacted. Technician stated that when light flashed on it indicated emission problem. Please provide further information.

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Exhaust system smells of amonia.

Vehicle continues to emit sulphur deoxide from exhaust which fells passenger compartment.

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