Fuel Injector Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

The contact owns a 2007 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle engine exhibited an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and informed the contact that the clog injector failed due to diesel fuel being used in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred within 500 miles. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,015.

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: the contact stated when the temperature was below 40 degrees; there was an odor of gasoline. Prior to the contact's purchase, the fuel injector ports and rings were replaced. The vehicle had not been inspected by a mechanic. Updated 12/28/2006 - the vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic on several occasions but the fuel odor is still present. The previous owner informed the consumer that this had been on ongoing problem when he owned the vehicle.

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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.

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Dealer replaced fuel injectors due to check engine light being on and vehicle experiencing a misfire.

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Fuel injector failed.

Vehicle will not accelerate under normal operating conditions. Dealership has worked on vehicle several times since 1998, and has not been able to repair vehicle. The consumer states that the fuel injector, head gasket, wiring harness and transmission had been replaced. However, the problem still exists and the vehicle was a lemon or defective.