Suspension Problems of Kia Motor Sportage - part 2

(1) noticed that the fuel tank shield is severely rotted out and is barely connected. (2) smell fuel vapors periodically while in the vehicle. (3) fuel tank appears to be rusting, afraid to mess with tank in fear of disturbing the rust and rupturing a hole in tank. (4) brake lines were so severely rusted in one area that it blew a hole in the line and prevented the vehicle from stopping and required the prompt action for repair. Other brake lines look like they may fail in near future. (5) steel portion of power steering line rusted out and blew fluid everywhere preventing the ability to turn the wheel while driving. (6) the frame has heavy rust scale and appears to be rotting in several place. (7) paint is starting to bubble which is indicating body is rusting under paint job. This is a 12 year old vehicle with very bad rotting of metal from salt corrosion. Have never seen this much rust on 20+ old vehicles that are in the same northern regions of the us.

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Since buying this car 12/26/10 I have had a number of sensors and switches malfunction and needing replacement. Warning lights coming on and going off and dealer could not pull up codes to why they came on. I had problems where the car would not start. I'm having steering and suspension problems right now. Waiting on kia engineers to come inspect the car since dealer can't find or fix the problem. Car tends pulls to one side. Since brakes were replaced the car is hard to stop. I have had issues with the gps. Gas gage sticking. The car at time hesitates when trying to get up to speed to get on the freeway, like it has no power. Right now I don't feel safe driving my car. The front end just feels unstable. All work done on my car is done thru the dealer. It seems my car is back at the dealer for one repair or another several times a year. Sometimes days at a time. Longest its been in the shop was 9 days. I was not expecting this many issues with a new car.

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The contact owns a 2001 kia sportgage. The contact was driving 40 mph when she lost control of the vehicle and experienced a difficult time steering straight. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic stated that the track bar, which was connected to the rear axle, was corroded and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 65,500. And the current mileage was 65,600. Updated 01/10/lj updated 01/10/12.

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Stabilizer connected to the chasis rotted from the frame and the brakes stopped working because where the brake line was connected to the frame was rotted. Brought the car to an independent mechanic to find this out. Cannot drive the vehicle in current condition as it is extremely unsafe. I was lucky I wasn't going fast and was able to get the car off the road. People should be notified to have this checked immediately, it could save someone's life.

As my wife was driving home from work she noticed the rear of the SUV was swaying upon further inspection of myself and an auto mechanic we found a crack in the rt rear frame the mechanic told us to park it and contact kia. Told by kia as this car was now over 100,000 miles that it was no longer covered and there was nothing that could be done or it . Well we welded on a few pieces of steel and it lasted only another 3 months and it started again this time we checked and found that the frame was rotted from the passenger door to the back end of the vehicle you could put your finger thru it car is now parked and wont be driven again. Kia will do nothing about this. I went to the bone yard to see if they had a frame and the 7 kias that I checked all had the same problem if I were you and I owned a kia I would check this out before I drove another mile.

My wife was driving on I-80 when the vehicle swayed very badly and almost hit a another vehicle. She immediately slowed and exited the highway. Upon inspection the frame severed and broke where the suspension attaches to the frame right behind the rear tire on the passenger side of the vehicle. This vehicle is a death trap. . . The mechanic and my insurance adjusted said my wife must have an angel watching over her.

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The contact owns a 2000 kia Sportage. Since purchasing the vehicle, the contact has paid for numerous repairs. Before driving the vehicle off the lot, she noticed a large puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The dealer repaired the failure. The following week, while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake severely. The dealer rotated the tires, but the shaking persisted. Thirdly, a tire blew out and had to be changed. In addition, the vehicle began leaking transmission fluid and a new transmission line was installed. Lastly, the windshield wiper motor stopped working and the entire driver's side glass caved in on the contact, but did not break. There were no injuries. Currently, the glass will not roll up or down. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 1/5/09 the gas tank was falling apart. A shield was needed to rectify the problem. The drivers window was inoperative. The radiator was leaking. The vehicle was out of alignment. The vehicle would not start. The consumer discovered the cable had melted. Updated 01/09/jb.

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.

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Consumer stated vehicle pulls to the right and the check engine light flashes on and off. Dealer has been contacted.

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When vehicle is started engine check light comes on due to a problem with cable harness. Also while driving vehicle vibrates and completely shutsdown. Please give any further details.

Consumer stated fuel will not allow the tank to fill up with fuel, consumer took vehicle to dealer and had some parts replaced, the vehicle has been back to the dealer 4 times and the problem still exists. Consumer also stated the vehicle pulls from left to right, and the check engine light illuminated.

Vehicle spun around & flipped over traveling at 25-30mph. Consumer feels speed isn't the cause. Dealer is sending a representative to inspect vehicle. The consumer says the vehicle is too light and too high up underneath. It is unsafe.

Consumer was traveling 30mph up a hill, at top vehicle jerked to left. Consumer managed to steer it back. Vehicle began doing a 180 degree turn, hit an embankment, and airbags deployed. Consumers was going 5-10mph upon impact. Dealership, after inspection, couldn't find anything wrong.

A strong wind is capable to misdirect vehicle or blow vehicle off road in wet conditions. Vehicle is difficult to keep in one lane when there are windy conditions. This generally happens at speeds higher than 35 mph .

After picking up daughter from the daycare consumer was driving down the street, travelling about 45mph, all of a sudden vehicle started swaying from left to right and lost control. Was able to maneuver and pulled over to side of road. Contacted the dealer, and had the vehicle towed.

Connsumer was traveling 55mph on highway, and said that vehicle was turning right on highway without turning wheels. Vehicle was turning on its own dealership was aware of problem. But,mechanic could not duplicate problem. The vehicle had other problems also. There were electrical shocks when placing key in ignition. The battery was losing power for unknown reason. There was a clicking sound on right front of the vehicle.

While driving on county road an animal ran out in front of vehicle, it swerved to avoid hitting the animal. Road was wet. Went into a ditch, and neither airbag deployed.

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When parking vehicle and pulling out the key noticed that key was very hot. Glove compartment was also very hot. There was a noise in the steering wheel. When trying to turn. Consumer took car to dealer, and dealer said that there was something in steering column thatwas wrong. There was too much play in steering.

Whenever abs engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. Also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found.

The 4- wheel drive fails to work properly. Vehicle also makes hideous noises & the steering wheel shakes very badly. Took the vehicle back to the dealer numerous times to solve the problem. Noises and vibrations are getting worse.

Also, the car shakes and trembles when it is accelerated.

When driving at high speeds the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. Dealer says there is no problem with the vehicle.

Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death.

The vehicle vibrated at high speeds, and when in idle or drive.

When making a right or left turn vehicle will fishtail nearly causing a collision to occur, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

I purchased a leftover new 1998 Sportage 4x4 on 4/12/99. The vehicle was manufactured on 3/31/98. I brought my vehicle for autobody repairs on Thursday 5/13/99 with 592 miles on it. When I picked up my vehicle on moday 5/17/99 with 594 miles on it the lifters were making a horrible tapping noise. I was informed by the service manager that the noise was due to the vehicle being in storage for over a year and when purchased by myself that a new oil filter and oil change should have been done. After numerous attempts I finally got him to put it in writing and I now have the document as proof. My question is how does a lifter go bad at 594 miles and why didn't a large company such as kia have the insight to provide better customer service upon purchase of a vehicle. I have acessed your complaint files for the 1998 Sportage and it printed 21 pages. Can all those consumers be wrong? I do not think so, I feel my SUV is on its way to being the lemon that attacked new york. If I was advised of your website prior to my purchase I would have definitely looked to other auto makers. Thank you for your informative site, but I feel that this problem is just the beginning!!!( dot number: ).

Consumer took vehicle to dealer who informed her there were no recalls, however consumer later found there was a recall, 99v325, dealer would not complete repairs due to vehicle not being purchased there. While driving, vehicle pulled in the left hand lane almost causing an accident, consumer states there was a clunking noise.

While traveling 55 mph or less vehicle swayed left to right even with different wind current. Please provide further information.

This vehicle can be difficult to control in high winds and requires constant vigilance against wind gusts. I have driven and owned other small vehicles that were not so seriously affected by wind.

Vibrations of the steering wheel at 45 to 50 mph.