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The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the transmission slipped gears without warning. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
While driving heard a noise, then steering was very hard to turn, and brakes went to the floor. Consumer had to use transmission to slow vehicledown. 4 wheel drive failed. Wife of this vehicle's owner also has exact same vehicle, VIN [xxx] with 4 wheel drive failure, also consumer experienced power window failure and has experienced electrical problems ever since. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Engine check light keeps coming on which is a reoccurring problem. Also, due to defect vehicle has stalled twice; once in reverse gear, and in drive gear. Dealer had vehicle on numerous occasions, and claimed that a sensor was the cause.
- Chicago, IL, USA
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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.
Throttle: Car intermittently jerks in first and second gears. Service person at dealership has been present and experienced this and said throttle has problems, but problem continues to be unresolved. Technician says he can't duplicate it. This jerking occurs several times a week and after the car has warmed up. This is dangerous on the roads in the winter and can cause loss of control of the vehicle. Tailgate assembly has been repaired at least two times - it fails to shut properly - which allows exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. The tailgate has to be shut three or more times before finally closing. Problem has not been fixed. Same problem - not shutting properly - with passenger side rear doors. During the winter, inside of windows stayed "fogged up" preventing a clear view of traffic. Defrost failed to clear moisture inside vehicle. Dealership said this was normal.
Since purchasing vehicle in August 1999, it has intermittently "popped" out of first gear and into neutral. The shifter, without being touched, suddenly pops into neutral upon acceleration, causing the vehicle to stall. Dealership has refused to do anything other than test drive and run a diagnostic test, which they have been unable to verify. I was told they could not provide a copy of the diagnostic report because they don't have a printer.
On two occasions while driving transmission has downshifted at highway speed of 65 mph, causing vehicle to go out of control. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found.
While pulling out of the garage vehicle stalled, and the garage door fell down onto the roof of the vehicle. Also, alternator and the battery went completely out. Engine check light was on for a week. In addition, when shifting gears, transmission wasn't shifting properly. Passenger's side window was jammed and stuck half way up. Finally, when applying the gas pedal there was a pounding noise, and no power within the vehicle.
When the gears are changed to third and fourth, transmission grinds. Dealer has inspected vehicle five times, and has not been able to correct or duplicate the problem.
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- Yachaps, OR, USA