2000 KIA Sportage Problems & Complaints
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
60 complaints
THE GAS TANK SHIELD IS RUSTING TO PIECES. NOTICED A PIECE HANGING DOWN AND CHECKED UNDER THE CAR. IT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *TR
Apr 30, 2013
I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GAS OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? *TT
Oct 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN HER FUEL TANK AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. UPDATED 10/19/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING GAS. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM. HOWEVER, AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER HE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE OR WARRANTY FOR A FREE REPAIR. UPDATED 11/04/11.
Sep 12, 2011
GAS TANK LEAKING GAS
May 17, 2011
2000 KIA SPORTAGE NOTICE GAS FUMES, GAS LEAKING AND UNDER SEAT THE TOP PLATE IS LETTING OUT RAW GAS FUMES TO MAKE YOU SICK. I DID RESEARCH AN SEEN A RECALL SC059 MY CARE IS DOING THE SAME THING CALLED KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE SHE GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER TO THE KIA DEALER SHE SAID COULDN'T DRIVE CAR HAVE IT TOWED, HAVE JAKE SWEENY TO DIAGNOSE IF THIS IS DOING THE SAME PROBLEMS THE OLD RECALL DID FOR THEM TO CALL HER AND SHE WOULD ASK HER DIST MGR TO LET THIS CAR BE FIX. MY BROTHER IS HANDICAPPED AND HE CALLED THE DEALER AND HE ASK FOR THE VIN NUMBER AND SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. WE KNOW THERE IS NOT ONE AT THIS MOMENT BUT FOR HIM TO LOOK AT THIS CAR BECAUSE OF IT CAUSING A LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I HAVE CASE NUMBER FROM KIA JUST NEED TO GET THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE CAR THE FUMES ARE MAKING HIM SICK AND NOW THE CHANCE OF THE CARE BLOWING UP. PLEASE HELP ASAP. MILEAGE ON CAR 85,520 I THINK KIA NEEDS TO FIX ALL THESE CARS I HAVE LOOKED ON THE WEB AND THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I BELIEVE THERE ARE MORE VIN NUMBERS OUT THERE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM THAT KIA IS OVERLOOKING UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT. THANK YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND ISSUE A NEW RECALL OR REOPEN THE OLD ONE. THANK YOU *TR
Jan 02, 2011
+ 55 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
27 complaints
I TOOK MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE IN TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE THE BRAKES REDONE. AS HE WAS OUT TESTING TO MAKE SURE THE BRAKES WORKED HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR END WAS MOVING AROUND QUITE A BIT. HE TAKES IT BACK TO THE SHOP TO LOOK UP UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED THAT THE CHASSIS WAS RUSTED AWAY SO BAD THAT THERE WAS S FIST SIZED HOLE IN IT. HE TOLD ME THIS NEEDED TO BE FIXED ASAP! THIS IS A SERIOUS CONCERN NOT ONLY FOR ME BUT FOR EVERYONE ELSE WHO OWNS THE VEHICLE. ITS A SCARY THOUGHT TO KNOW THAT AT ANY GIVEN TIME MY CHASSIS CAN LITERALLY FALL APART ON ME. WE NEED THIS TO BE RECALLED DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS THAT IT ALREADY AS AND THE EXTREMELY POOR DESIGN OF THIS CHASSIS. *TR
Jan 04, 2012
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. HI, I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT CATEGORY MY SITUATION FALLS INTO BUT I'M REALLY UPSET. MY WIFE AND I SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF OUR KIA. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM A FAULTY GAS CAP WHICH I REPLACED. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR IT'S NEXT OIL CHANGE I HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE GAS TANK AND THE SHIELD WERE CORRODING. HE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT KIA HAS HAD THIS ON GOING PROBLEM FOR SOMETIME AND THAT THE TANK WITH IT'S PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND TO CONTACT KIA. FIRST I WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND THERE IS. I THEN CONTACTED KIA HEADQUARTERS AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT.THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I DID JUST THAT.. I BROUGHT IT TO LOMAN FORD KIA IN WOODBRIDGE NJ. HERE'S WHERE IT GETS CONFUSING. I LEFT MY KIA THERE AND LATER ON THAT DAY THEY CALLED ME. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TANK AND SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THAT IT WASN'T COVERED. BEING VERY CONFUSED I SAID THAT I SPOKE TO KIA AND I WAS TOLD OF THE RECALL PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THAT I WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED WHICH WAS 100,000 MILES OR TEN YEARS. I HAVE 173,000 MILES. HE SAID THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED IF THE CAR IS IN WARRANTY. I TOLD HIM THATS A BUNCH OF CRAP. I SAID IT'S BEEN RECALLED BY THE DEALER AND THE DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE REGARDLESS OF WARRANTY THATS THE PURPOSE OF A RECALL. HE AGAIN SAID IT'S NOT COVERED. HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. VERY TRULY YOUR'S.. [XXX] FROM NHTSA WEB SITE. CLOSE WINDOW PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*CC
Mar 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 05/21/08 *BF UPDATED 05/20/08
May 05, 2008
DT: CONTACT STATED THE ROTORS WARPED EVERY 5,000-6,000 MILES, . THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THE SERVICE MECHANIC SAID THAT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE HOT AND WATER WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES THE ROTORS WARPED. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED BUYING ANOTHER BRAND OF ROTORS. *AK
Jul 14, 2005
BACK BRAKES LOOK UP AND THERE'S A GRINDING NOISE. TRUCK HAS BEEN LOOKED AT TWICE AND SALERNO DUANE CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM . I HAVE BEEN WITH OUT MY TRUCK AS OF 9/14/04 AND TODAY I HAD TOO PAY $95 TOO HAVE A MACHINE FIND THE PROBLEM THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOK INTO FURTHER WITH KIA I AM NOT THE FRIST ONE THAT THIS HAS HAPPEN TOO.*AK
Sep 22, 2004
+ 22 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
26 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,000.
Sep 09, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, TWO OF HIS FAN BLADES FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BOUGHT NEW PARTS TO PERFORM THE REPAIR HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,708. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING. THE COOLING FAN WAS BENT, BUT THERE WERE NO LEAKS.
Jul 25, 2007
HEAT SHIELD BROKE AWAY, MUFFLER AFFECTED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO HEAT SHIELD. I CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN RENO, NV AND THE ATTENDANT STATED MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I INFORMED HIM OF MY CAR, DAUGHTER'S AND FRIENDS VEHICLES ALL HAVING HEAT SHIELD/MUFFLER ISSUE. I ASKED WHO I SHOULD INFORM OF THE POSSIBLE ASSEMBLY LINE ISSUE? HE STATED "THE DEALERSHIP". MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2002 KIA SPORTAGE AND A FRIEND HAS A 2002 KIA SPORTAGE (ALL 4X4). WITHIN 5 MONTHS ALL THREE VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE IDENTICLE FAILURE. AM CONCERNED THE MUFFLER AND/OR HEAT SHIELD CAN HARM OCCUPANTS IN OR OUT OF VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING IN THE EVENT ANY PARTS SHOULD DROP OFF.
Jun 28, 2005
I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX THAT HAS REPEATEDLY STALLED WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY BEING STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS/PART OF THE WAY ACROSS A ROAD, DESPERATELY TRYING TO RESTART MY CAR BEFORE BEING HIT. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE, DROPPING FROM 65MPH WITH NO WARNING. IF I DO NOT GET OFF THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY I RISK LOSING TOTAL POWER. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE KIA DEALERSHIP IN DURHAM,NC MULTIPLE TIMES. THEY CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM ON THEIR COMPUTERS. INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE DONE ON THIS CAR.*AK
Apr 05, 2005
THE CONSUMER HAD MULTIPLES PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *JB THE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED SENSORS BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Oct 21, 2004
+ 21 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
22 complaints
I OWN A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX [4X4] AND ADD I DONE MORE RESEARCH ON THIS I NEVER WOULD'VE PURCHASED IT. LIKE ALL SPORTAGES APPARENTLY THE 4WD DOESN'T WORK. I LIVE IN CLEVELAND OHIO AND WE NORMALLY GET 6MONTHS OF SNOW. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH ONLY REAR WHEEL DRIVE. IT'S INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AND A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE BACK WHEELS ALWAYS SPIN OUT DURING BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. KIA HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS AND HASN'T RECALLED THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR SOME STRANGE REASON. I WON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT SOME OF OTHER MINOR DEFECTS OF THIS SUV, BUT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE FAULTY 4WD!!!! RECENTLY I GOT STUCK IN 2INCHES MUD IN MY BACKYARD AND IT TOOK 4 HOURS OF ROCKING, LIFTING THE SUV WITH A JACK AND 2X4'S, AND CLEVER IDEA'S TO GET UNSTUCK. KEEP IN MIND I RECENTLY PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRES AND HAD THE SUV IN 4WD THE ENTIRE TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR FAULT OF KIA THAT SHOULDN'T BE IGNORED!!! *TR
Feb 03, 2010
THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ON MY KIA SPORTAGE 2000 HAS STOPPED WORKING. MY MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM WITH THE KNUCKLE/HUB ASSY W/O ABS (PART # QK081-33-020-DQ). IT'S A SYSTEM THAT WORKS BY AIR PRESSURE TO ENGAGE THE 4X4. THE DEFECT WITH THIS PART IS THAT AIR LEAKS OUT OF IT AND CAUSES THE 4X4 TO STOP WORKING. KIA HAS MADE A NEW VERSION OF THIS PART (PART # QK082-33-020-EQ) THAT CORRECTS THE ISSUE BY DOUBLE SEALING THE AIR PRESSURE LEAK. THEY ARE NOT HOWEVER WILLING TO MAKE THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE, WHICH I THINK THEY SHOULD. THE REASON WHY THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IS BECAUSE THIS CAR HAS REAR WHEEL DRIVE AND WE LIVE IN UTAH WHERE IT SNOWS EVERY WINTER. REAR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES IN SNOW-COVERED ROADS ARE USELESS AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR THE 4X4 FACTOR THAT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN SNOWY WEATHER. WE ARE VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE FACT THAT THE COMPANY IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT THE ISSUE FREE OF CHARGE, ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN THIS KIND OF WEATHER. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO NOTE THAT THIS DEFECT WAS ALSO IN THE 98, 99, 00 AND 01 MODELS OF THIS CAR. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME I DIDN'T FIND OUT ABOUT THIS UNTIL AFTER THE PART BROKE. CURRENTLY WE ARE NOT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WHEN THE ROADS ARE COVERED WITH SNOW. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY THE $800.00 PART + LABOR FEES. I WAS TOLD BY KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT RECALLS ARE ONLY MADE WHEN YOUR COMPANY DETERMINES THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT. I DON'T KNOW IF MY SINGLE REPORT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE BUT I WOULD JUST LIKE TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE SITUATION WITH THIS VEHICLE. *JB
Jan 19, 2007
INCIDENTS: 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE - I (AND AT LEAST TWO OTHER KIA SPORTAGE OWNERS I HAVE TALKED WITH) HAVE EXPERIENCED SLIPPAGE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE WERE ALL TOLD THAT NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND BUT WE HAVE ALL CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM FROM TIME TO TIME. *NM
Sep 19, 2005
DT: FIRST GOT CAR SEEMED TO DRIVE GOOD, BUT IN THE WINTER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE DIDN'T WORK. KIA FIXED IT, AND THIS HAPPENED AGAIN, KIA FIXED IT AGAIN. THIS SEEMED TO HAPPEN WHEN IN HIGH SPEEDS AND THEN SLOWING, THE WHEELS WOULD SHAKE. AT THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, KIA DEALER SAID THEY CHANGED THE KIT THAT PUTS IT INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE. ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO FIX IT, THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY DID, BUT IT HAD TO DO WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. AT THIRD ATTEMPT KIA SAID THE HOSES WERE CLOGGED. TOOK HOSES OFF AND CLEANED THEM AND PUT THEM BACK ON. ALSO, SAID THERE WAS A NEW KIT INTO THE CARS, BUT HE DID NOT PUT IT INTO CONSUMER'S CAR. HE ASSURED CONSUMER THAT THE CAR WOULD BE FINE. ABOUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND TRANSMISSION IWERE NOT WORKING RIGHT. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE FRONT WHEELES LOCKED UP AND SLID.*AK *JB
Jun 15, 2005
2000 KIA SPORTAGE. 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO ENGAGE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *TT *NM
Jan 28, 2005
+ 17 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
21 complaints
FRAME RUSTED
Nov 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,066.
Sep 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR MUFFLER REPAIRS WHEN THE MECHANIC ADVISED HER THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE FRAME WAS RUSTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, PROVIDING NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,048.
Sep 07, 2012
I NOTICE THERE WAS SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE WAY I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL OF MY CAR I TOOK IT TO MY GARAGE AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR HOME AND CALL KIA THE PERSON THAT MADE CAR STATED THE WHOLE FRAME WAS ROTTEN OUT AND CRACK IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED THE CAR SHOULD OF NOT BEEN ON THE ROAD WHEN SPOKE TO KIA THEY STATED I NEEDED TO BRING THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER TO LOOK AT IT TOLD THEM THE SAME THING THAT MY GARAGE TOLD THEM THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACK AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE KIA CORP MADE ME PAID THEM $100 DOLLARS TO LOOK AT IT AND THERE MECHANIC DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT ON LIFT BECAUSE HE FELT THAT IS WAS GOING TO FALL APART HE EVEN ADVISE ME NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR OUT THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE CAR HAD OVER 100,000 HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES ON IT. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 10 YRS OLD WHEN THIS HAPPEN I FEEL THAT THIS KIA PROBLEM MY FRIEND ALSO HAS KIA SPORTAGE AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HIS CAR IS THAT WHY KIA IS SO CHEAP ON THERE MOTORS FOR SALE BECAUSE OF THE PARTS THAT THEY SELL. *KB
Feb 04, 2012
I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT WORKED ON THE BRAKES THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED IN THE FALL OF 2009. I CHANGED THE EXHAUST MYSELF IN THE FALL OF 2010 AND SAW THE FRAME WAS ROTTED SO BAD THAT I COULD PUT MY HAND COMPLETELY THROUGH SEVERAL OF THE HOLES AND NOTICED SEVERAL CRACKS. IN MARCH OF 2011 THE CENTER LINK FOR THE REAR AXLE BROKE FREE FROM THE ROTTED FRAME AND FELL DOWN ON TOP OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. I DID 2 DAYS WORTH OF VERY CREATIVE WELDING TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. IN APRIL OF 2011 GAS TANK BEGAN TO LEAK. PUT CAR UP ON JACK STANDS TO REMOVE GAS TANK AND FOUND THE FRAME HAD BROKEN ABOVE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING, THE CROSS MEMBER JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR BUMPER HAS A 3-4 INCH GAP (ROTTED THROUGH-NO METAL LEFT) AND THE REAR AXLE HAS SHIFTED OVER ABOUT 4" CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TO RUB AGAINST THE SHOCK. I AM SHOCKED THAT A CAR CAN ROT THIS BAD IN ONLY 10 YEARS AND THERE IS STILL NO RECALL. WTF!!!!! *TR
Jun 30, 2011
+ 16 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT HAD A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V325000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING) BECAUSE THE SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTICAL, HOWEVER, KIA STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,150.
Sep 11, 2007
(1) HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING (2) WIRING HARNESS OVERHEATED & MELTED (3) REPLACEMENT OF WIRING HARNESS & LAMPS. *NM
May 31, 2006
DT: THE C OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORADIC. ON 10-14-05 THEIR CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS, AND THEN SHE SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. ONCE SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF THE CAR FINISHED SMOKING FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN IT QUIT SMOKING THE CONTACT TRIED TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. SHE WAS NOT YET SURE OF THE DAMAGE DONE BECAUSE THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS NOT LOOKED AT IT. . SHE REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH THE CAR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE INCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. HER HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WAS OF ELECTRICAL NATURE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED ,A KIA DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. THEY REFERRED HER TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. SHE HAS NOT SPOKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER.*AK
Oct 17, 2005
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL PROBLEMS, SOME OF WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. BUT I THINK THAT A CAR THAT I GOT IN 2000 SHOULD NOT GIVE ME SUCH MAJOR PROBLEMS. NOW, I WAS DRIVING IT AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH, HORN STARTED TO BLOW, WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES IN A FRENZY AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR SHUT OFF. WHEN I LIFTED UP THE HOOD, SOMETHING SMELLED TO BE BURNING, I BELIEVE THE WIRING IS BAD AND IT SHORTED OUT THE WHOLE CAR. THE MECHANIC SAID NO OFFENSE BUT KIA IS NOT A VERY GOOD BUILD CAR AT ALL. IT HAS TOO MANY PROBLEMS. *KK
Oct 01, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT THE VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE WHOLE TIME PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE FIR DEPARTMENT DEEMED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND HAD BECOME A TOTAL LOSS. (RECALL #00V205000) *SCC
Aug 15, 2003
+ 15 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
16 complaints
I HAVE A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE EX AND I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE POWER WINDOWS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2000. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CLAIM THE WINDOWS WERE WORKING AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEM, I THEN HAD THE WINDOW TO STOP WORKING AGAIN AND TOOK IT BACK THIS TIME IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRRANTY AND THEY SAID THAT THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW NEEDED NEW MOTOR AND IT WOULD NOT WORK WITHOUT THIS BEING DONE AND THE OTHER THREE WINDOWS THE WIRING WAS LOOSE I HAD THE THREE WINDOWS FIXED AND PAID FOR THEM. I GOT THE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THAT THE LIGHT HAD NEVER BEEN ON AND COULD I BRING IT BACK IN BECAUSE IT HAPPENED WHILE AT DEALERSHIP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY TOLD ME THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND IT WOULD COST 2000.00 TO FIX IT I COULD NOT AFFORD THIS AND TOLD THEM NOT TO FIX IT. THE WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING A MONTH LATER I CALLED DEALERSHIP TO TELL THEM THAT I HAD JUST HAD THEM FIXED THE MONTH BEFORE AND THE WINDOWS SHOULD STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY AND TOLD THEM THE REAR RIGHT WINDOW DID WORK AFTER THEY TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T AND THEY LOOKED AT THE WINDOWS AND TOLD ME THEY HAD FIXED TH PROBLEM OF A WIRING HARNESS HAD COME LOOSE AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY MORE PROBLEMS WITH THEM. WELL NOW IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THEY HAVE STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER WINDOWS. *AK
Dec 31, 2004
THE LEFT BACK WINDOW FELL DOWN THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE RIGHT ONE FELL. *AK
Jul 10, 2004
OUR REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY AND AS OF MARCH 1, 2004 OUR FRONT WIPERS NO LONGER WORK EITHER. WE HAD NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN EITHER AND THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTEE. AS IT APPEARS...THE WIPER MOTOR IS TO BLAME IN THE FRONT AND POSSIBLY A WIPER SWITCH IN THE REAR. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED OVER 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW HAVE NO WARRANTY. *AK
Mar 14, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WASN NOT IDENTIFIED TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *AK
Oct 21, 2003
AT ANY TIME REAR WINDOW WOULD ROLL DOWN WITHOUT ANYONE DEPRESSING THE BUTTON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS ELECTRICAL.*AK
Oct 21, 2003
+ 11 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
13 complaints
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AFTER TALKING TO KIA THEY STATED THAT THE SPORTAGE HAD OVER 100,000 MILES AND THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. *TR
Dec 01, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. SEVERAL VEHICLE'S MADE EMERGENCY STOPS IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS A RESULT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE'S. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALL FOUR OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK. THE POLICE AND INSURANCE COMPANY WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AND PROVIDED WRITTEN REPORTS. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THERE WAS ALSO ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE'S INVOLVED. UPDATED 5/2/2006 - *NM
Apr 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ROAD HAZARDS OR CRASH. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *NM
Jan 20, 2006
THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HIT A EMBANKMENT AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL DUE TO INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND BODY. *JB *TC
Dec 08, 2004
CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN A CRASH AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT.*AK
Sep 22, 2004
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
WENT TO ENGAGE 4X4 IN BAD BLIZZARD AND GOT ONLY GRINDING NOISE AND NO INCREASE IN TRACTION. DEALER STATES HUBS ARE CORRODED AND VACUUM SEALS AND HOSES NEED TO BE REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT. WHAT GOOD IS A 4X4 IF IT IS NOT WORKING WHEN YOU NEED IT? DEALER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMMON COMPLAINT. *JB
Mar 04, 2007
WAS GOING OFF TO WORK ON 3 DIFFERENT SNOW DAYS ENGAGED VEHICLE 4X4 (AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE IDIOT LIGHT I WAS ) PROCEEDED TO WORK SO I SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD AND GOT STUCK IN 2 INCHES OF SNOW. AFTER 3RD ATTEMPT CONTACTED DEALER TO ASK IF IT WAS A KNOWN CAUSE AND THEY TOLD ME YES THAT THERE WAS A TSB FOR A NEW HUB ASSEMBLY. CAUSE THE INNER SEALS ARE FAILING DUE TO THE MANUFACTURES DESIGN OF THE 4X4 VACUUM /SEAL SYSTEM , I ASKED THAT IF THIS IS A FAILURE IN THE DESIGN SHOULD THE KIA MANUFACTURES HAVE MADE A RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT IN THEIR WORKMANSHIP, AND WAS TOLD "NO" THERE IS A FIX FOR IT BUT MY 4X4 IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE IT WAS A CONVENIENCE ISSUE AND IT WOULD COST ME $1000 DOLLARS TO FIX , WHEN I ASK WHY WASN'T IT FIXED IN 2001 WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR A 4X4 CONCERN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TSB WASN'T ISSUED THEN BUT HAVE FOUND ON DIFFERENT WEB SIGHTS THAT IT WAS ..SO TO SOLVE MY OWN PROBLEM I ASK THE HEAD TECHNICIAN AT WHAT USE TO BE LYNNFIELD KIA "WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE AND IS THERE A BETTER SOLUTION" HIS RESPONSE WAS WE DON'T REPAIR WE JUST REPLACE ...I FEEL IF ITS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN DESIGN IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JB
Jun 04, 2006
I PURCHASED THIS KIA SPORTAGE IN NOVEMBER OF 2004 WITH 36000 MILES. NOTICED TRANMISSION SLIPPING DURING COLD START UP. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. JANUARY 2005 CARS IDLE AND HANDLING IS BECOMING A HAZARD. CAR FISHTALES REGARDLESS OF DEGREE OF TURN OR AMOUNT OF DAMPNESS ON THE ROAD. CAR IS ALSO SHUDDERING WHEN PUT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. MARCH OF 2005 WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 WHEN I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WHICH GOT LOUDER AS I DROVE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS I PULLED OVER THE WHEELS LOCKED AND I HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND AS I SKIDDED TO A STOP. I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR, TRIED A FEW TIMES AND FINALLY DID GET THE CAR HOME. BROUGHT TO ATLANTIC KIA AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A WHOLE HUB ASSEMBLY. THE INNER SEALS WERE ROTTED AND THIS ALLOWED WATER AND DUST TO ENTER THE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL. THIS IS A PROBLEM KNOWN TO KIA AS I CALLED AND HAD WORDS WITH THEM ABOUT THERE KNOWLEGE OF THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT AS LONG AS IT IS NOT A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OF DEFECTIVE SEALS. I ALSO ASKED IF SOMEONE HAD TO DIE BEFORE THEY MADE THIS A RECALL. HE DIDNT HAVE AN ANSWER.*AK
Apr 05, 2005
CONSUMERWAS HEARING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT SHE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT REPAIR THE SUSPENSION UNDER WARRANTY AFTER VEHICLE REACHED 35,000 MILES OR 3 YEARS, WHICH EVER CAME FIRST. CONSUMER SHE HAD TO PAY $400.00 TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED, AND DID NOT FEEL THIS WAS FAIR. ALSO, DEALER/MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THE VEHICLE SLIPPED TIMING AT 34,000 MILES. *AK
Aug 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE WHICH CAUSED A LOUD NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *CB *NLM
Jul 11, 2003
+ 6 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9 complaints
FUEL TANK LEAKING GAS I BELIEVE THE FUEL TANK IS NO GOOD ANYMORE I PURCHASE A VEHICLE FILL UP THE TANK AND START TO LEAK GAS I THOUGHT IT WAS A GASKET SO GASKET WAS PLACED AND IT'S STILL LEAKING
Apr 06, 2020
NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL, LOOKED UNDER CAR AND NOTICED GAS DRIPPING FROM UNDER CAR. UPON FURTHER LOOKING I NOTICED THE GAS TANK PROTECTIVE PLATE IS ROTTING OUT WHICH MAKES ME BELIEVE THE GAS TANK IS TOO.
May 12, 2017
GAS TANK IS LEAKING GASOLINE. *TR
Aug 14, 2014
FUEL TANK/PAN RUSTED OUT. STRONG GAS ODOR. RECALL FOUND ONLINE. NEITHER DEALER NOR KIA WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE. RECEIVING NUMEROUS MISFIRE MESSAGES AND HAVE CHANGED PLUGS, COILS, AND WIRES. MISFIRE CODE STATES FUEL/AIR RATIO IS WRONG. THERE IS NO HISS WHEN OPENING GAS CAP AND NO PRESSURE REGISTERING FROM TANK. SAFETY AND FIRE ISSUE. WAS WARNED NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL FIXED DUE TO GAS LEAKAGE. VERY UPSET AT KIA FOR TELLING ME THAT RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY 2000 SPORTAGE, HOWEVER SHE STATED IT WAS FOR 1996-2002 SPORTAGES. WAS INFORMED I COULD PAY $92/HOUR FOR IT TO BE INSPECTED BUT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARGES. VERY DISTURBING, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY AND NOW I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. *TR
Jul 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL GUARD WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
Apr 04, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE AT 35MPH AND THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY UNLOCKED. ALTHOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS PROPERLY LOCKED, THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY RELEASED ALLOWING THE CONTACT TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V305000, REGARDING THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN.
Jan 25, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HE RECEIVED. *AK
Jan 04, 2006
SEAT BELT CATCH DEVICE RELEASES THE CLIP AND SEAT BELT FROM HOLDER APPROXIMATELY 75% OF THE TIME I PUT ON MY SEAT BELT. I HAVE NOT REPLACED AS THE ITEM WAS NOT DEEMED NECESSARY BY DEALER THAT WANTED $375.00 FOR REPLACEMENT. *JB
Mar 24, 2004
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR SEAT BELT WAS HANGING AND NOT RETRACTED INTO THE HOLSTER. CONSUMER PULLED ON THE BELT SEVERAL TIMES BUT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK
Oct 21, 2003
THE SEATBELT ON MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE ON THE DRIVERSIDE ALWAYS OPENS. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF I WAS EVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I DO NOT TRUST THE SAFTEY BELT WILL HOLD ME IF I EVER HAD AN ACCIDENT. I WEIGH ONLY 125 LBS.*EA04007*
Jan 28, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
2000 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Dec 12, 2016
THE FRAME HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE MOST UNUSUAL THING ABOUT THIS IS THAT THERE IS ALL MOST NO RUST ON THE BODY. TWO OF THE MOTORS ON THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK AND THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HAS GONE OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME.
May 02, 2011
NO SUMMARY. DT
Dec 02, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN SYSTEM, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 16, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 07, 2001
STEERING
5 complaints
THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT HAD BROKEN ENTIRELY THROUGH.THE WHEEL AND INNER AND OUTER STEERING TIE RODS DID NOT SUFFER SIGNIFICANT IMPACT. WHEEL AND STEERING TIE RODS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE BENT. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PHYSICAL DAMAGE. IT IS UNCOMMON FOR THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT TO BREAK AND MAY INDICATE POSSIBLE FLAW IN THE MECHANICAL COMPONENT. EVIDENCE SUPPORTS POSSIBLE FLAW AND POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Apr 11, 2012
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER CALLED TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND WAS TOLD THE OTHER POWER STEERING LINE BROKE. *AK
Oct 05, 2004
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *SLC
Aug 13, 2002
MY DAUGHTER WAS FLIPPED!! HIT IN THE REAR PANEL WHILE CLEARING AN INTERSECTION THE SPORTAGE ROLLED OVER. THE CHEVROLET S10 HIT HER GOING AROUND 30 TO 35 MPH. IT SPUN HER AND FLIPPED HER OVER AND THIS SUV SLIDE ACROSS THE PAVEMENT ON IT'S ROOF. SHE WAS AT A STOP THEN PROCEEDED ACROSS INTERSECTION 10-15 MPH AT THE MOST.. AGAIN SHE WAS FLIPPED OVER....THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED!!!
Jun 20, 2001
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I WAS TURNING. HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES AND JERK WHEEL. DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND PROBLEM AFTER VEHICAL STAYED IN SHOP 4 DAYS...4TH OCCURRENCE. *AK
Nov 16, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
WHILE DRIVING. AND UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP TO 80 MPH. THEN, VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK *NM
Mar 15, 2005
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING SIGNS WERE AVALIABLE AT THAT TIME. *AK
Aug 19, 2003
WHILE DRIVING VE ON CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING CRUISE CONTROL WILL GET STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
Jul 26, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, ILLUMINATING THE DASH. VEHICLE REVS UP BEFORE CUTTING OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
May 06, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND BROKE. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOWING COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT, BUT IT FAILED AGAIN. *AK THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING SOUNDS THAT WOULD GET LOUDER AND THE VEHICLE BECAME TOO LOUD TO DRIVE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THE CENTER BOLT STRIPPED, THE SOP PROPELLER WAS REPLACED FOR NOISE, THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO 25% LEFT ON THE PADS AND THE TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING. *SC *JB
Jul 06, 2004
TRANSMISSION WENT OUTAND IT SHOULDN'T OF CAR IS ONLY 3YEARS OLD.
Jan 15, 2004
ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE LAST TIME VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ALSO DEALER REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AXLES. *AK
Jan 14, 2004
REPLACED 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH UPDATE AND REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. *NLM
Mar 15, 2003
TIRES
3 complaints
ON 07-03-07 AT APPROXIMATELY 0700 HOURS I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 1-10 IN AZ. AT 75 MPH IN KIA SPORTAGE WHEN I EXPERIENCED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS BLOW OUT. I CAME TO A FULL STOP AND OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A FULL TREAD SEPARATION . THE TREAD SEPARATION DESTROYED MY BACK BUMPER, REAR DOOR, AND TAIL LIGHT. INSURANCE COMPANY ESTMATED THE DAMAGE AT OVER $2,200.00. THE TIRE WAS HANKOOK DYNAMIC 4X4 , P205R75 15. THE TIRE WAS THE SPARE ON THE VEHICLE, AND APPEARED TO BE BRAND NEW. IT LASTED NO MORE THAN 3, 000 MILES. I REPORTED THIS CASE TO HANKOOK, AND THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH NO RESPONSE I AM PURSUING LITIGATION AND COMPENSATION.*AK
Jul 11, 2007
THE SPARE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH,SPARE TIRE WAS ON VEHICLE AT TIME, AND DAMAGED OTHER VEHICLE COMPONENTS. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Aug 04, 2003
FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAS GONE FLAT TWICE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS, ONCE WHILE DRIVING, AND ONCE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. KIA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
Sep 19, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, PADS, AND BEARINGS TWICE ON THE VEHICLE. SHE DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON HER VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH KIA BECAUSE OF THE BRAKES FAILING. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE PARTS WAS ON AUGUST 20 2002. SHE HAS HAD TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN ON MAY 16, 2005.*AK
May 20, 2005
CAR PURCHASED NEW, NOV 2000. NOW HAS 29K MILES. HAS HAD BRAKES, PADS & ROTORS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PULSATING WHEN STOPPING. DONE BY DEALER, WHO SAID COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON "THESE SMALL CARS". NOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN; DOING SAME THING AS BEFORE. ALSO LOSES BRAKE FLUID, 1/2 PINT EVERY FEW WEEKS. NOW JUST HAD LEFT FRONT BEARING SIEZED UP; PULLED CAR TO LEFT INTO ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC (NO IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLES). DEALER REPLACED BOTH FRONT AXLES, SPINDLES, BEARINGS, ETC., BUT DENIES THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM. HOWEVER, CHECKING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON RECORD, FIND BOTH BRAKES AND THE BEARINGS PROBLEM ARE EVIDENTLY VERY COMMON.*AK
Jan 14, 2004
WHEN THIS FRONT END SYSTEM PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS BEING BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AS THOUGH A GUSTING HEAVY WIND WAS PUSHING THE CAR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN IT WOULD FEEL AS THOUGH THE WHEELS WERE GOING TO COME OFF OF THE CAR. THE POWER BRAKES ALSO LOST POWER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR, AND THE THE STEERING BECAME MORE DIFFICULT BECAISE THE CAR WAS JUST PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I WAS TERRIFIED AT DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS AND WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AT A VERY SLOW RATE OF SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO PARK THE CAR IN A PARKING GARAGE UNTIL IT WAS TOWED TO A KIA DEALERSHIP IN PHILADELPHIA PA. (VALUE KIA). THE KIA DEALERSHIP THEN APPARENTLY FIXED MY CAR, BUT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEALER USED OLD RECALLED PARTS TO REPAIR MY CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED TEN DAYS LATER. THE DEALER IN OHIO. COURTESY AUTOWORLD DISCOVERED UPON MY PROMPTING THEM TO CHECK THE WORK DONE AT VALUE KIA, WAS DISCOVERED TO BE DONE IMPROPERLY USING BAD UNAUTHORIZED PARTS TO REPAIR MY CAR AT THE TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH IN MY ESTIMATION CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. THE KIA CORP. NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM AND ALSO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF USING BAD UNAUTHORIZED PARTS TO FIX THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM, BECAUSE USUNG THOSE PARTS ONLY INCREASED THE CHANCE OF THIS HAPPENING TO THE VEHICLE. THERE MAY BE THOUSANDS OF CARS ON THE ROAD WITH THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING DEFECT.*AK
May 22, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
EXHAUST LEAKS AT GASKET, WIRES SHORTING IN HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR BOTH FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. *NLM
Mar 15, 2003
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. *AK
Nov 14, 2000
I CALLED KIA TO REPORT THE 4TH TIME THE 02 CENSOR DIED.THEY DID NOT GIVE ME ANY SATISFACTORY ANSWER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE 5 TIMES ALREAD. THEY ALSO HAVE TO RELPACE THE COMPUTER MODULATOR.
Sep 14, 2000
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE OLD DEALER AT LEASE THREE TIMES; NEW DEALER THREE TIMES, THE LAST TIME I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHECK WITH KIA TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM! I NOW HAVE 44,300 MILES ON IT.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Apr 03, 2002
THIE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 6-5 IN THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOWS THE WRONG WAY FOR CONNECTING JUMPER CABLES, COULD CAUSE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. NLM
Mar 30, 2000
A/C VENT LOOSE. NLM
Mar 21, 2000
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
THE STRUCTURE IS ROTTEN AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE SEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS AND CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
THE FRAME WHERE THE REAR STABILIZER ARM CONNECTS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE ARM TO FALL AWAY. THE ONLY THING SUPPORTING THE ARM NOW APPEARS TO BE THE FUEL LINE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO IT. THE REST OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AS WELL. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH METAL LEFT TO WELD OR REPAIR. HAD THE ARM BROKEN THE FUEL LINE AND SPARKED WHEN IT DRAGGED ON THE ROAD, THIS PROBLEM COULD HAVE TURNED DEADLY. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONLY TWELVE YEARS AND 84K MILES ON THE ROAD. *TR
Sep 09, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING;FUEL TANK LEAK, HEAVY RUST, FRAME RUSTED OUT. TOOK IT TO A KIA DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP, TANK&SENSOR REPLACED. PER THE ADVISOR AT THE KIA DEALERSHIP, MY CAR DID PASS INSPECTION IN REGARDS TO THE"EXTENDED WARRANTY"ON THE FUEL TANK.I WAS CHARGED APPROX.$800 FOR THE REPAIRS DUE TO IT BEING ONLY 1 YR PAST THE TIME FOR KIA TO COVER THE REPAIR.I AM UNDER THE MILEAGE.THE KIA DEALERSHIP GAVE ME A LIST OF ADDITIONAL REPAIRS NEEDED. ONE OF THEM BEING"FRAME RUSTED OUT IN REAR REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION"THEY DID NO EXPLAIN ANY OF THIS TO ME! MY CAR STARTED TO JERK&SHAKE WHILE SLOWLY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES AS I PREPARED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT,IT WAS DIFFICULT TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP:'( IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AS IF SOMETHING HAD FALLEN OF MY CAR. PER THE MECHANIC THAT I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED TO, I NEED TO FIND A GOOD WELDER TO REPAIR ALL OF THIS RUST ASAP. HE STATED THAT THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND THIS CAUSES ME TO HAVE NO CONTROL OF MY CAR. THE KIA DEALERSHIP SOLD ME $800 WORTH OF WORK WHILE KNOWING/NOT TELLING ME THAT MY CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE:( WHO DOES THAT?! I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR:( I DIDN'T LIST ALL OF THEM. FROM LITTLE THINGS TO MAJOR. I FEEL SO UNSAFE DRIVING IT. I ONLY WISH THAT PEOPLE TRULY CARED & TRIED TO PICTURE HOW THEY WOULD FEEL IF THIS HAD HAPPENED TO THEM OR THEIR FAMILY/FRIENDS. I AM CURRENTLY LAID OFF AND SEARCHING FOR WORK . I HAVE BEEN LAID OFF 2X WITHIN THE PAST 2 YRS, FIRST TIME WAS RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED MY CONDO. I'M TRYING TO TELL MYSELF TO JUST BREATHE AND KEEP THE FAITH. IT IS GOING TO BE A MUCH MORE DIFFICULT ROAD TO FACE NOW WITHOUT A CAR:'( I TRIED TO EXPLAIN MY SITUATION,SAFETY/CONCERN ISSUES AND HARDSHIP TO KIA CUSTOMER CARE, BUT THEY WILL NOT HELP WITH ANYTHING NOR WILL THE DEALERSHIP. TOYOTA STEPPED UP, WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR KIA TO?? *TR
Nov 10, 2011
THE VEHICLE ONLY GOT 80 MILES TO A HALF TANK OF GAS, AND THE BRAKES COLLECTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST.*JB
Feb 24, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
VEHICLE GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL, PROBABLY FOR QUITE SOME TIME BEFORE IT BECAME VISUALLY APPARENT. I COULD SEE GASOLINE DRIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT IN MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK. THE KIA DEALER TOLD ME THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON THE BOTTOM, AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS TANK HOLDER HAS HOLES IN IT FOR VENTILATION. THESE HOLES ALLOW ROAD DEBRIS TO LODGE BETWEEN THE HOLDER AND THE TANK, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE CORROSION. DEALER ALSO TOLD ME THE FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED, BEFORE THEY EVEN DROPPED THE TANK. DEALER TOLD ME THE ALTHOUGH THERE HAD BEEN SOME COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, THERE WAS NO RECALL AND I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARGES. *TR
Dec 31, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE AND COMPLAIND ABOUT TJHE FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK WHICH WERE REPLACED ON 1/10/07 BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS RUSTED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING GAS. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE PARTS FROM THE DEALER AND THEY WERE INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND. THE FAILURE MILAGES WAS143500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 144000. *AK
Jan 22, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE AND GAS TANK LEAKING FUEL. *TR
Nov 03, 2007
FUEL TANK IN 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS MULTIPLE LEAKS DUE TO HEAVY CORROSION IN BACK LOWER HALF OF TANK. PROTECTIVE OUTER SHELL IS ALSO CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. *NM
Sep 10, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A RUSTED GAS TANK AND A BAD FUEL PUMP. *TS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANAGER STATED THAT TOYOTA NO LONGER DOES REPAIR ON KIA VEHICLE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM THE SPEED SENSOR AND OIL SEAL. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OUTDATED HUB KIT. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE #3 CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. *NM PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (OCT 31, 2005): THE REPAIR SHOP PERSONNEL (DAVE @ THETFORD'S AUTO CENTER @ 607-433-0319) INDICATED THAT THE TANK WAS RUSTED AND WAS LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL SUPPLY OR RETURN LINE WAS ROTTED AT THE FUEL TANK CONNECTION; FUEL WAS LEAKING WHE THE FUEL PUMP WAS TURNED ON.
Oct 06, 2005
CAR HAS LOST POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR SMOKES, REPLACED TWO 02 SENSORS, TAPPING NOISE UNDER HOOD WHEN START ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START, ONCE STARTED HAD GAS SMELL, AND BLEW SMOKE OUT EXHAUST
Nov 30, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HAD EXTENDED STOPPING, CONTACTED THE DEALER THE DEALER REPLACE THE ROTORS, CONSUMER STATES THAT LESS THAN 10,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. MR
Nov 06, 2002
NO SUMMARY
Oct 22, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 19, 2002
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, IT RUNS ROUGH AND ALMOST STALLS. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT HESITATES AND BUCKS, HAS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT DOES HAPPEN FREQUENTLY. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. CAR HAS LOST POWER SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC CAUSING A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. *AK
Dec 26, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY STOP AND VEHICLE BEGAN SLIDING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE IN REAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *SLC
Nov 13, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 22MPH ON A SIDE ROAD. THERE WERE VEHICLES PARKED AHEAD OF HER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SLID INTO THEM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS WENT OFF, DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE HURT. *AK
Nov 13, 2000
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NO AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES GOES DOWN TO FLOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR BAD IN BANK ONE, POPPING IN TIRES. MY FRAME CAN BREAK FROM CAR AT ANY TIME, DEALER KNEW I HAD KIDS, WE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT RIDING IN THIS CAR.
Mar 03, 2017
ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE FAN BLADE DETACHED AND WENT THROUGH THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,477.
May 03, 2016
STEERING,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
2000 KIA SPORTAGE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, RIGHT FRAME HAS A HUGE HOLE, MY CHILD IS AT RISK CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ALSO LOCKS DON'T WORK, BATTERY DIES, SEATBELTS SUCK, RADIO GOES OFF ...
Feb 25, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED FRONT BRAKE LINES. WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT THE FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED THRU IN MANY PLACES MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Jul 15, 2013
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ON APRIL 12, 2013 I GOT INTO MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE TO GO TO WORK. AS SOON AS I GOT INTO THE CAR I HIT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO GET THE DEW OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INSTEAD OF JUST GOING ONCE THEY WENT OFF EXTREMELY FAST WITH OUT STOPPING FOR ABOUT 45 SECONDS. ONCE I GOT THEM TURNED OFF I WENT UP THE ROAD AND TURNED TO HEAD TO WORK VIA THE BACK ROADS. I DROVE ABOUT 1 MILES WHEN OUT OF THE BLUE MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING OFF AGAIN THEN A SECOND LATER I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND 2 OF MY AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED AND I FELT A THROBBING PAIN IN MY RIGHT SHIN. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND THE LOWER AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED. MY CAR WAS THE ONLY CAR INVOLVED AND HAS A CLEAR CARFAX. THE ROAD I WAS DRIVING ON WAS SMOOTH AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO MY HOUSE WHERE IT SITS. *TR
Jun 27, 2013
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 2 DAYS. MY DAUGHTER STARTED THE CAR, DROVE IT ABOUT 1/4 - 1/2 MILE WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND RAN TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SEE IF SHE COULD TELL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND COULD SEE FIRE THROUGH THE CRACK IN THE CONSOLE WHERE THE COVER OVER THE CONSOLE WAS JOINED TOGETHER. WITHIN SECONDS, THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A GASOLINE LEAK. SHE WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC. HAD SHE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN TRAFFIC, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DIFFERENT SCENARIO. SHE AND OTHERS WOULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR WORSE. HER POCKETBOOK HAD FALLEN ON THE FLOOR AND SHE REACHED OVER TO PICK IT UP AND THAT IS WHEN SHE SAW THE SMOKE. SHE HAD TIME TO GET OUT BEFORE THE CAR IMPLODED. THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS GUTTED AND THE PAINT WAS BURNED OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE AND ROOF OF THE CAR. ALL THAT IS LEFT OF THE INSIDE IS SOOT, METAL AND CHARCOAL FROM FRONT TO REAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER ON DECEMBER 21, 2012. IT RAN GREAT, WAS IN GOOD SHAPE AND WE HAD NO PROBLEMS OR WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. I AM GOING TO NOTIFY KIA, BUT AM NOT VERY HOPEFUL OF ANY RESOLUTION WITHOUT SOME INTERVENTION FROM NHTSA. *TR
Apr 08, 2013
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE CHASSIS, AND THE AUTO BODY FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE DETERIORIZE AND COMPLETE HODEN I JUST TALK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHEN WAS FIND OUT. WE BELIEVE THAT IS MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS. *TR
Dec 27, 2012
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SHOP TO GET THE OIL CHANGED AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR OF THE FRAME IS SEVERELY RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALSO THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT ONE OF THE SEAMS IN THE CORNER OF THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PEOPLE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE ALSO SEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE INTERNET AS WELL. IT'S ONLY A 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD PLENTY OF OTHER VEHICLES MUCH OLDER WITHOUT ALL OF THIS KIND OF RUST ISSUE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. OBVIOUSLY THERE IS SOME KIND OF DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS BEING USED. I SURELY HOPE THE NHTSA WILL MAKE KIA MOTORS RECALL THESE VEHICLES. BECAUSE IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Nov 22, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
(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. *TR
Sep 15, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.,WHEN YOU STEP ON BRAKE YOU CAN FEEL THE BRAKE OR TIRE SPENDING AND YOUR CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN YOUR ARE STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. ENGINE, TURNING THE CAR ENGINE ON AND OFF. WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE THE ENGINES CLICKS BUT DOES NOT START. ITS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 09, 2011
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
UNDER NORMAL USAGE TWO OF THE THREE REAR SEATBELTS FAILED TO RELEASE CAUSING CHILDREN TO BE STUCK IN SEAT. AFTER SEATBELTS ARE FREED FROM BUCKLE THEY DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY ANY MORE. NEW BUCKLES HAVE TO BE PURCHASED WHICH IS DIFFICULT DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY. *TR
Sep 24, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2000 KIA SPORTAGE. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD ENGAGE, IT WOULD CAUSE TREMENDOUS FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN DRASTICALLY. ALSO, WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED IN A TURNING MODE, THE FRONT GEAR WOULD SLIP. THE GAS TANK SHIELD WAS THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY ROTTED DUE TO RUST AND THERE SEEMED TO BE MINOR GAS SEEPAGE UNDER WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE TANK SHIELD. THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS, BOTH REAR SIDES WERE APPROXIMATELY 85% ROTTED OUT BY RUST. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS THAT THE RAILS COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE GOOD METAL TO REPAIR AND STRENGTHEN THE VEHICLE FRAME. *JB
Jun 03, 2010
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY KIA BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. LONG STORY MADE SHORT: THE DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY $3000 PLUS FOR IT HAD ALL ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MELTED DOWN. I FOUND A RECALL AND AFTER A BATTLE WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER I GOT IT FIXED WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL. NEXT NIGHTMARE: JULY 2008 NO ONE DIED LUCKILY. I LEND MY CAR TO A FRIEND AND HE IS DRIVING HIS 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND THE CAR FALLS TO THE GROUND. AXLE BROKE DOWN, WHEELS SPUN INWARDS AND KIA IS NOT WORKING AGAIN. LUCKILY THESE FRIENDS WERE GOING AT 20 MILES AN HOUR OTHERWISE THEY WOULD NOT HAVE TOLD THE STORY. GOT IT FIXED COST ME $$ APPARENTLY IT WAS A DEFECTIVE KIA PART CENTER LINK REPLACED. HAVE THE PART STILL IN MY CAR AS A NICE MEMORY. FINAL NIGHTMARE: APRIL 2009 I WAS THE MAIN CHARACTER: AGAIN THE AXLE FEELS WEIRD AND CLICKS WHEN I TURN. PROBLEM: TIE ROD IS BROKEN. DIFFERENT THAN THE PREVIOUS TIME BUT RELATED TO THE PREVIOUS PROBLEM. LUCKILY WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED OTHERWISE WOULD NOT BE TELLING THIS STORY. IN SHORT: THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! KIA NEEDS TO RECALL THIS DEFECT URGENTLY. MY FRIEND AND KID AND I COULD HAVE GOT KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT LITERALLY. FORTUNATELY WE BOTH WERE DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS AND COULD MANAGE THIS PROBLEM WITH NO ONE GETTING INJURED? KIA NEEDS TO MAKE THESE CARS SAFER AND PREVENT FUTURE ACCIDENTS PLEASE!! BE RESPONSIBLE NOT ONLY WITH YOUR NEW CARS, TAKE PRIDE ON YOUR BRAND AND FIX THE OLD JUNK YOU CREATED!! *TR
Apr 22, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY 2000 KIA SPORTAGE HAS BEEN LEAKING GAS. WE HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED, AS WE CANT AFFORD IT. SOMEONE SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR RECALLS, THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THIS SITE. THE "HEAT SHIELD" (?) HAS ALWAYS RATTLED BADLY. IN ADDITION TO THE RATTLING AND BAD GAS LEAK, THE MOTOR BLOWER FAN IS NOT WORKING, MY 4WHEEL DRIVE ISN'T WORKING. UNDERNEATH IT IS A RUST BUCKET! THE BACK DOORS WONT LOCK/UNLOCK. SOMETHING REALLY NEEDS TO BE DONE!!! PLEASE, SOMEONE STAND UP FOR THE LITTLE GUY AND MAKE KIA FIX THESE PROBLEMS!!! *TR
Jan 28, 2009
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*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 *CN 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 01/09/09*JB
Nov 10, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GAS IN OUR KIA SPOARTAGE WE TOOK IT IN TO A SHOP AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP IS NO GOOD AND NEEDS REPLACE THAT A HOSE BROKE ON IT AND THEN TO FIND OUT THAT THE TANK IS SO RUSTED IT CANT HOLD THE NEW ONE ON THE CAR IS ONLY 8 YRS OLD I THINK THIS IS UNREAL THAT ONLY 8 YRS OLD AND WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SYSTEM THIS IS JUST UNHEARD OF ANYTHING YOU CAN PROVIDE ME WITH WOULD HELP. *TR
Nov 09, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. ON 1/1/2007, AFTER DRIVING 1.5 MILES THE CONTACT'S SMELLED GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ,AND WHEN THE CONTACT CHECKED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT FOUND A SIGNIFICANT FUEL LEAK ,AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GAS WAS LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE SCREWS THAT HELD THE FUEL PUMP IN THE GAS TASK RUSTED , AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PUMP WHICH FITTED INTO THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED KIA, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE THE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING ,AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT A WIRE WAS LO0SE AND IT WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED DUE TO AN OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE. *AK
Jan 02, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ROTORS WERE BAD UPON PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THEM FOR FREE ONLY BECAUSE THE SERVICE REP. KNEW MY DECEASED HUSBAND. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 65 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK DIED AT 87,000 MILES. I WAS ALMOST HIT SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIMING BELT BROKE-SOMETHING THAT WAS REPLACED A COUPLE MONTHS PRIOR BY THE DEALER. MY WATER PUMP AND PULLEYS AND BELT WERE REPLACED FOR ABOUT 700 DOLLARS LESS THEN DEALER ORIGINALLY CHARGED ME. THE DEALER SINCE HAS REPAID FOR THEIR INCORRECT BELT SIZE--BELT WAS INCORRECT FOR MY TRUCK. DEALER INSTALLED STRUTS BROKE AFTER ABOUT 25 MILES OF USAGE--DEALER CLAIMED THAT I DROVE MY TRUCK OVER SPEED BUMPS ROUGH--HAHAHA. THAN, I GUESS IS SUCH A BAD CA SMOG LAW, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR 2 YEARS PLUS STILL WILL NOT GO OFF. I PASSED ALL EMISSIONS FOR MY SMOG CHECK, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS FAILING ME. I HAD THE HEAT PLATE REMOVED AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND IT FROZE MY UPPER O2 SENSOR--REPAIR DONE BY PERSONAL MECHANIC WITH PARTS THAT I PURCHASED ONLINE FOR ABOUT 1/3 THE PRICE OF THE DEALER PARTS AND WORK DONE. OK, I THOUGHT THE LIGHT WOULD COME OFF..IT DIDN'T. I HAVE TO CHANGE THE OTHER O2 SENSOR. ALSO MY BRAKE SENSOR FOR ABS BRAKES--THAT I DON'T HAVE--WENT OUT AND NOW I HAVE TO OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM WITH AN ICE-PICK. YOU WOULD THINK THAT WOULD BE A PROBLEM BUT IT ISN'T. THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SENSOR CAUSES NOT ONLY FOR THE GEAR BOX TO LOCK, IT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TURN SIGNALS--THEY ARE ON THE SAME FUSE SYSTEM. MY TRUCK HAS ABOUT 135K MILES AND FOR THE MOST PART RUNS GREAT, JUST MINOR ISSUES THAT MY PERSONAL MECHANIC HAS FIXED AND REPAIRED FOR FREE BECAUSE MY TRUCK IS A TEST TRUCK FOR THE OTHER KIA'S THAT COME IN FOR WORK AND THE DEALER CAN OR WILL NOT TROUBLE SHOOT. OH AND GET THIS, I TAKE THE TRUCK IN FOR THE SEAT-BELT REPLACEMENT DURING THE RECALL, DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE WORK AND THE PARTS ARE FREE. THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE PAPERWORK I GOT IN THE MAIL. *NM
Nov 02, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
POWER LOCKS GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK , THEN SUDDENLY WORKS. COMPUTER FAILURE WITH BRAKES. *NM
Aug 09, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FUEL SYSTEM ON MY KIA SPORTAGE. I HAVE HAD THE FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS (3 NOW), LINE CLEANED ETC. MECHANIC HAS NOW HAD TO REMOVE TANK AND CLEAN IT ALONG WITH REST OF SYSTEM. GASKETS WON'T SEAL WHILE TRYING TO FINISH THE REPAIR WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST YEAR. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS DONE LAST YEAR. IT KEPT SHORTING OUT RELAYS ALL THROUGH THE VEHICLE. *JB
Jul 07, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TIRES BECAME BALD THREE MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED REPLACING. THE GAS LEVER HAS BEEN AND IS BROKE AGAIN. HUBS WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, SEALS WERE REPLACED SECOND TIME. THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED RIGHT NOW. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOVES VERY SLOW. TIMING BELT REPLACED EARLY. BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHENEVER I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I WENT TO AN AUTO DEALER AND HAD THEM CHECK OUT THE BRAKES. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS LEAKING BADLY. *NM
Dec 13, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT: A 2000 KIA SPORTAGE STATION WAGON. THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE FUEL TANK HAD A HOLE IN IT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE FUEL HAD SLOWLY LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL SHE DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL UNDER IT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL FUEL STATION; THEY TOLD CONSUME RBECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE TO WORK ON IT TO BRING IT BACK THE NEXT DAY. SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THEM THE NEXT DAY. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, TANK, LINES, AND EVERYTHING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE AND MADE IT HARD TO FIX THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC TOLD HER THAT THEY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OTHER KIAES CONCERNING THIS. THE CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF THIS. THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NO TROUBLE GETTING THE TANK, HE FIGURED THAT IT MIGHT BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THEM. PREVIOUSLY THEY REPLACED THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE UNIT. *AK
Aug 03, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS ICING UP DURING THE COLD SEASONS ON 2000 KIA SPORTAGE.*MR AN AIR LEAK CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO ICE SHUT. THE ENGINE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FUEL TANK, SENDER UNIT AND PRESSURE SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM
Apr 06, 2005
WHEELS
1 complaint
AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE, A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, LEFT FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO GRIND. THE GRINDING INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE WOULD REACH SPEEDS OF 35 MPH OR BELOW AND WOULD INTENSIVE AS I WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 14, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN APPLYING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE. DEALER STATES OIL AND GAS MIXED, CAUSING THE FAILURE. *AK
Aug 11, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE ROTORS REPALCED OR RESURFACED 4 TIMES NOW. VEHICLE HAS RECURRING PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION DUE TO WARPED ROTORS. ORIGINALLY I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE AND KIA WAS REPLACING ALL ROTORS. NOW AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR I AM TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT "NORMAL WEAR". I BELIEVE THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM IS SUB-STANDARD AND IS PRONE TO OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSES WARPING.*AK
Jul 23, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLES MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FELL OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL LINE FAILED AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIMING BELT REPLACED BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE. *AK *NLM
Jul 11, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY 2002 KIA STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID, I WENT TO KIAS REPAIR SHOP FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME OF BEING IN THE SHOP THE ONE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BENT OR DENTED DRIVE SHAFT, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR SIX MONTHS. AND I HAVE NEVER HIT ANYTHING, TAKEN THE VEHICLE OFF ROAD OR RAN OVER ANYTHING TO DENT OR BEND THIS DRIVE SHAFT. THE DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED ME THIS WAS AN IMPACT PROBLEM AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY. $800. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR SIX MONTHS. AGO AND I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES THAT WERE NOT CAUSED BY MYSELF. MY DOORS ALSO LOCK BY THEMSELVES REPEATEDLY AND ALL FOUR DEALERS SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT THEY STILL LOCK BY THEMSELVES. THE ENGINE RUNS LIKE THE CAR IS ABOUT SEVEN OR EIGHT YEARS OLD. *JB
Apr 09, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
AUTO SURGES AND ACCELERATES WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS / NEAR ACCIDENTS. DEALER "CANNOT DUPLICATE" AND THEREFORE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO "NOTHING TO FIX - IF DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE". HAVE BROUGHT IN TO DEALER 2 TIMES. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THIS CAUSES AN ACCIDENT/INJURY/ OR WORSE? HOW CAN THEY DUPLICATE IT THEN? PLEASE NOTE HAVE HAD OTHER FAILURES-COOLING FAN FELL OFF AND RUPTURED RADIATOR, 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. *JB
Mar 18, 2003
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE 9X IN 2 YRS. ONLY 20 K MILES ON CAR.(2000 KIA SPORTAGE). 13 TIMES TOTAL FOR SERVICE . REPLACED ROTORS 3X AND NOW HAVE PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP YORK CHRYSLER KIA HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LOOSE 3X. THEY TOLD US THEY NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. BUT IT HAPPENED 3X TO US. THE 4 WHEEEL DRIVE WENT OUT. THEY SAID IT HAPPENS SINCE THERE IS NO DIRT SHIELD ON THE LINKAGE. THEY INSTALLED A RETROFIT KIT TO PROTECT AGAINST THIS BUT ONLY DO IT IF PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS. I THINK THEY ARE TRYING TO GET OUT OF HAVING A RECALL ON THIS ITEM. WITH OUR KIA THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE BRAKE ASSEMBLEY AFTER ONLYU 3206 MI. WE HAD THE CAR IN 3X AFTER THAT FOR BRAKE SQUEEL WHICH WAS EXCESSIVE. THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. THEY REPLACED THE ROTORS AGAIN AT 10456 MILES. AT 12552 MILES THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WENT OUT. AT 15882 MI THEY CHECKED AGAIN FOR BRAKE PULSATION AND BALANCED FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEM. SAID BRAKE AND ROTOR RUNOUT WELL WITHIN SPECS. AT 17488 HAD ROTORS REPLACED AGAIN. NOT EVEN 2K MILES AFTER THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS WELL WITHIN SPECS. AT 20473 MILES BRAKE ROTOR WERE PULSING AGAIN. THEY WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER TALKING WITH KIA (CASE #K129955) THEY AGREED TO MACHINE THE ROTORS AGAIN USING THE ON CAR LATHE TO GET A BETTER FINISH. AT 20783 COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE PULSING AGAIN. AND AM GOING TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN AGAIN TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. I THINK THERE IS AN UNDERLING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT. AT 7571 MI, 13777MI, AND AGAIN AT 20783 MI, THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LOOSE. THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR JUST LIKE THE ROTORS.
Jan 16, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND LOSES POWER.TOOK TO DEALER, HEY CLEANED ENGINE, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNING VEHICLE, 2 OXYGEN SENSORS SENSORS WERE REPLACED, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, DEFROSTER WAS DEFECTIVE, THE EXHAUST SYSTEMS WAS REPLACED, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLEW OFF.*JB
Aug 27, 2002
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. *SLC THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNK NOISE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. *SCC
Aug 13, 2002
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
CHILD SEAT AT THE BACK SEAT CANNOT HOLD FIRMLY WITHOUT SWAYING TO THE SIDES WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. *TS *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***762788
Jun 07, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FUSE FOR POWER WINDOWS AND A/C BLOWER KEPT BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
May 28, 2002
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS. *YH
May 01, 2002
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM BECAUSE CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. *AK
Mar 21, 2002
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN ALL ARE MALFUNCTIONED.
Feb 15, 2002
SEATS
1 complaint
LEFT REAR SEAT RETAINER HOOK PULLED OUT OF INSIDE WALL AND SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WITH PERSON SITTING IN SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING
Jul 12, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
HAD TO HAVE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 23000 MILES. WHILE BRAKE JOB WAS BEING PERFORMED THEY FOUND OUT THAT BOTH BEARING SEALS WERE COMPLETLELY GONE. REMOVED TIRES AND HUBS TO FIND HUBS COMPLETELY CONTAMINATED WITH CORROSION. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS ALSO INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BOTH HUS TO INCLUDE BOTH RUBBER VACUUM LINES, FOUR WHEEL SOLENOID AND VACUUM CANISTER BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATION. CAR DROVE FINE FOR 3 DAYS , NOW IT HAS A LOUD SQUEEL AND FRONT END VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT A NORMAL BREAKING SPEED OF AROUND 45 MPH. SERVICE DEPT. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM....I WILL BE RETURNING VEHICLE BACK FOR FURTHER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. THERE IS NOW A GROOVE IN LEFT FRONT ROTOR AFTER ONLY ABOUT 400 MILES OF WEAR.
Jun 17, 2001
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THEN, 3 LOUD CLICKS. SHE PULLED OVER TO CHECK WHEEL, AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE LEFT FRONT TIRE BACK AND FORTH WITH BOTH HANDS ABOUT 2 INCHES. SHE THEN DROVE AT A SLOW SPEED TO NEAREST DEALER. DEALER REPLACED DUST BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS/ REPLACED BEARINGS, AND BOTH ENDS OF AXLE. ON THE WAY HOME AFTER THIS REPAIR, VEHICLE MADE SAME NOISE AGAIN. VEHICLE AT DEALER AT THIS TIME. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON 2000 SPORTAGE.*AK
Jun 12, 2001
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRONT DRIVERSIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN AND ALL DOORS LOCK WITHOUT WARNINGS WITH SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF CAR. CAR FAILED FIRST VT SAFTEY INSPECTION NOV. 00 BECAUSE SEVERE DEFECT WITH WHEEL BEARINGS - BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED WITH ADJUSTMENTS NECCESARY TO WHEEL BEARING AS VERY LOOSE. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CHECKED IN NOVEMBER BY KIA DUE TO POSSIBLE HUB FAILURE, FOUND NO PROBLEM. FIRST TIME USING 4WH DR, FAILED HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP (DEC 00) ALL 4WH DR EQUIPMENT REPLACED.
May 27, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE DEFECTS IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CORRECT. CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, FAILING BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SHOCKS, MULTIPLE BLOWN FUSES FOR WINDOWS, FUSES BLOWN PRIOR TO PURCHASE BUT DISCOVERED WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE, PULLS TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY, SKIDS OFTEN WITH 'FACTORY EQUIPPED' TIRES, HAS ELECTRICAL SURGES,FUMES COME FROM THE HEATING SYSTEM, CANARY SOUNDS FROM THE ENGINE AFTER 'SERVICING BY AUTHORIZED DEALER', ADDITIONALLY, DEALER'S SERVICE PERSONNEL ARE 'UNABLE TO DUPLICATE' OR RECOGNIZE ANY PROBLEMS
May 23, 2001
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
4-WHEEL DRIVE FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE, WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, INDICATING THAT SYSTEM IS WORKING. BUT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Feb 23, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING RENTED VEHICLE FROM BUDGET RENTAL THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH THROUGHT A BARB WIRED FENCE AND INTO A FIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL DID A 360 DEGREE TURN AND BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. NLM
Feb 22, 2001
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.*AK 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. *YH
Jan 12, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS; EACH TIME DEALER WOULD INFORM CONSUMER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, AND EACH TIME AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. CURRENTLY, WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT AIR BAG CHECK LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON UPON STARTING VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER LEFT THE AIR BAG UNHOOKED DURING THE PREVIOUS REPAIR. IT WAS HOOKED BACK UP BUT THE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AGAIN ONE WEEK LATER. *YH
Jan 12, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING ALONG...STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ..ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ..KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF.AT THIS TIME I COULD SMELL SOMETHING VERY HOT AND STINKING..(NOT ANTIFREEZE)..I PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BARELY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE IT OUT OF TRAFFIC...RUNNING VERY VERY ROUGH AT THIS TIME . *AK
Nov 13, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER STARTING HAVING PROBLEMS AT 13,000 MILES. HAD EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER STOPPED THE NOISE BUT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL COMES ON.*AK
Oct 02, 2000
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
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. *AK
Nov 18, 1999
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How many problems does the 2000 KIA Sportage have?
The 2000 KIA Sportage currently has 326 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 KIA Sportage?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 KIA Sportage are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 KIA Sportage problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 KIA Sportage comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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