Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V325000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | from 08/29/1996 to 02/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 76986 | 01/25/2000 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 11/19/1999 | 11/29/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. in addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 25, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||
| RQ02013 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 10/18/2002 | 09/02/2003 | ENGINE STALLING POST-RECALL | 99V325000 | |
| Rq02-013 was opened to assess the scope and adequacy of recall 99v-325, which involved modifications to the engine fuel injection wire harness (harness).vehicles produced after the recall population have shown no signs of a defect trend.the majority of recall remedy failures identified were repaired within one day of the initial work.subsequent failure experience is minimal (249/55,548 vehicles remedied).field data show no indication of an ongoing concern: of 627 post-recall stalling-related wire harness warranty repairs, only seven occurred in 2003.consumer complaints and fuel injection wire harness saleshave declined since 2001.odi has received a total of twelve potentially relevant consumer complaints since 2001.under these circumstances, further expenditure of agency resources is not justified.the recall query is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action in the future if circumstances warrant. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| RQ02013 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 10/18/2002 | 09/02/2003 | ENGINE STALLING POST-RECALL | 99V325000 | |
| Rq02-013 was opened to assess the scope and adequacy of recall 99v-325, which involved modifications to the engine fuel injection wire harness (harness).vehicles produced after the recall population have shown no signs of a defect trend.the majority of recall remedy failures identified were repaired within one day of the initial work.subsequent failure experience is minimal (249/55,548 vehicles remedied).field data show no indication of an ongoing concern: of 627 post-recall stalling-related wire harness warranty repairs, only seven occurred in 2003.consumer complaints and fuel injection wire harness saleshave declined since 2001.odi has received a total of twelve potentially relevant consumer complaints since 2001.under these circumstances, further expenditure of agency resources is not justified.the recall query is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action in the future if circumstances warrant. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 138000 | ||
| 1998 kia sportage a recall about the wiring has been reported i marcus a.griffin has been suffering for transportation due to this malfunction just need justification a.s.a.p my mailing address is 3198 knightsbridge cir. memphis,t.n. 38115 my ph. is 901 503 6823 also 901 318 4573.thank you and have a blessed day | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I purchased this car used,it stalled on me in the middle of the road. i have basically had the entire motor replaced.i went to test drive and it done the same thing. it stalled in the middle of traffic. i searched for recalls and came up with one in the c123 and c124 wire harness. i believe this was the problem from the very beginning. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2005 | 62225 | 4 | 09/07/1998 |
| I drove our suv about 2 miles parked it in the garage and noticed a burning smell. i noticed the clock,radio, door locks, and passenger window were not working. i drove the car the next day for a short distance to work. than called kia talked to a janson cook who checked my vehicle for recall on this wiring. he said my sportage was not on file for the vin# and would not be fixed under the recall. i checked the internet and the 1998 sportages had a recall for a c123 and c124 cable which became loose and could cause a crash or us of my suv. i than called the nhtsa and talked to kim she said file a complaint. i am afraid to drive for long distances more the 5 miles without something happening to cause me or someone else injury. the recall notice is 99v325000 this to fix the loose wiring that can cause suv to stop completely causing injury or loss of vehicle control. *nm | |||
| 04/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Problems with horn, steering wheel and air conditioner on 1998 kia sportage.*mr the vehicle dash lights also failed intermittently. *nm | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 2 | 01/21/2002 | |
| Recall 99v325000 concerning stalling. vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem that interfered with performance. vehicle was recalled and repairs done, but symptoms returned. manufacturer claimed no responsibility because consumer was not the original owner. *ak check engine light was on. the vehicle vibrated, smoked and was overheating. the left front tire blew out. ignition coils cracked and were replaced. vehicle had a blown head gasket. front left turn signal clips broke. oxygen sensor failed. right front door lock fell off. vehicle had several parts on recall before the consumer purchased it and the consumer believed those recalled parts were the source of the problem. *yh | |||
| 1 | 10/15/1998 | ||
| Consumer states she is experiencing several electrical problems, such as the doors unlocking 4 times per second and the heater fan not operating.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle has a shock problem when getting inside of vehicle. when turning vehicle on consumer gets a shock. also, driver's side window doesn't go all the way down. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2000 | 7 | 06/22/1998 | |
| Vehicle has had continual electrical failures causing engine shut down while driving. *mjs | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 6 | 06/28/1998 | |
| Continuous electrical failures causing blown fuses and component failure. mjs | |||
| 02/12/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| When consumer is at a stop sign and then accelerates, the vehicle does not move at all like there is no gas in the vehicle while the engine is still running. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak vehicle idled low, when first started in the am vehicle had no power and stumbled until it warmed up, dealer stated the iac would not open, check engine light illuminated due to the tps sensor being out of specifications. tail light lens cracked and the dash light dimmer switch fell in the dash. vehicle stalled due to ignition coil and spark plugs, vehicle backfired and hesitated, dealer rerouted the wiring harness and repaired the pin connectors. vehicle overheated due to a crack in the cylinder head. passenger side front door rattled when closing and the window was down, dealer stated this was normal. carpet on the passenger side floor would not lie flat. rear hatch would not pop after being unlocked, there was an internal leak from the seal. on two separate occasions, the a/c leaked on the passenger floorboard, dealer replaced the evaporator. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 5900 | 5 | 07/22/1998 |
| Continual failure of battery , replaced 5 times and replaced alternator but contiues to have battery failure also windows and door lcks go on and off by themselves.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 5900 | 5 | 07/22/1998 |
| Continual failure of battery , replaced 5 times and replaced alternator but contiues to have battery failure also windows and door lcks go on and off by themselves.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was not starting when ignition was turned. consumer took vehicle to a dealership that determined that battery needed to be replaced. no reason was given to consumer for cause of this defect. also, mentioned that there were connection problems between battery and cables. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 02/12/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Dead battery neededs jumped twice -replaced on prorated warranty: temperature guage would go to cold - shop found nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 8 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The car has on going problems. i have been telling kia's mechanics that i have been experiencing the same problems over and over. 1) electrical-power surges, loss of power while driving,fuses blowing! kia replaced the battery and said it should be fine now but it started doing it again! went in for a recall on mcc and ended up doing other recalls that i never received! now, the problem is worse! fuses are blowing! i have been told they cant find the problem to there is nothing wrong with the car! basically, i am under the assumption they cant find it until something really goes wrong. well, it has! the loss of power is ten times worse! i fear for any life while the vehicle is in operation! this is my first car and i am a young female! so, i feel like i am being blown off and such when dealing with the mechanics. 2) braking has been wierd also! feels like it takes along time to come to complete stop! i am afraid that when kia fixes the problem it isn't really fixed because i keep having problems with the car and they seem to be the same ones. i feel like i have no recourse! i need the assistance of someone to help me! i have talk ed to many kia owners and they experience the same problems! they also have gotten no satisfaction! all that we can say as consumers is that we will never buy a kia again! help us! | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 12/18/1999 | |
| Battery would not hold a charge causing consumer to be stranded in a parking lot. nlm | |||
| 3 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| I've had continuous problems with my car since purchasing it, it has been taken into the shop for the engine check light coming on 2 times, the first time they said it was a sensor, but the problem reoccurred 2 days later , they then said it was a harness, that was replaced then i've taken it in for two recalls on the brakes and a hub problem, i'm currently having problems with the door handles sticking so it makes it impossible to open the doors with the key from the outside, dealer states that they can't get it to happen when i take it to the shop but it occures continually when the vehicle is in my possession, back hatch door does not close completely unless you slam it several times, dealer says nothing wrong, engine always smells like it is burning and now the car will only start when it wants to, dealer said it was the battery but the car is only 1 year old, i've talked to several other sportage owners who all have the same problems, i feel the manufacterer needs to buy all these cars back, i've tried to trade this car and none of the dealers want it they tell me that it is not worth what i've paid for it so i'm stuck with is piece of junk, i'm at my witts end...i'm afraid to drive the car because i'm afraid to get stuck somewhere. the car is litteraly falling apart in my hands and theres nothing i can do about it, i've talked to a lawyer in regard to the lemon law but they say that it has to be a reoccuring problem of the same origin but theres apparently help for the comsumers that are stuck with awful products like these suv's. there were 166 complaints on this site and almost every person had the same problems i'm having with my vehicle. i am personally telling as many people as i can about these junkie kia's. the manufacterer should be held responsible for this. if i or anybody in my car should be hurt in an accident due to these problems, kia will see a law suit that will make their head spin. *ak | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Turned off vehicle to pump gas, on attempt to start the vehicle would not start. battery was jump started, car functioned properly for 4 days. at that time the vehicle failed again when attempting to start, jumped started the vehicle & drove to service center. dealer service center found a cell in the battery had failed & replaced the battery. vehicle failed again, 4 weeks later, when attempting to start vehicle. vehicle was towed to the dealership, when the service technician attempted to start the vehicle, the vehicle functioned properly. the vehicle was thoroughly checked by service manager & found no problem. the vehicle failed to start, again, 3 day later & did not respond to a jump start. the dealership is currently inspecting vehicle, i have contacted the manufacturer, i am not receiving any cooperation. a number of people have mentioned to me a consumer report that was reported by a local news station, they do not recall the complete details but do have a recognition of the report. this seems to be a repetive problem for sportage owners. | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Battery failed. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| I purchased my kia sportage on 7/14/98. on 11/20/98, my battery was dead. i took my sportage to the dealer for the recall for the steering intermediate shaft coupling as soon as i received the recall notice. my brakes made a squealing sound since purchase, but i was informed by the dealership that this is normal for disc brakes. the brake light began flickering, then staying lit so i made an appointment with the dealership service dept. but was unable to keep it due to illness. the brakes now have a grinding sound and i am concerned about their safety factor. in august of 1998 i was stuck in traffic for over 2 hours due to a bad highway accident and the radiator overheated so i had to turn off, and keep off, the a/c. recently, the engine is overheating and fluid drains when the car is parked. i feel that this is a lot of problems for a new car less than 9 months old. could these problems be defects? could the brake problem be associated with the recall problem? thank you for this opportunity to report my problems and concerns. | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| We have an antifreeze problem still to this day; our brakes still are squealing now; it didn't start twice; ice builds up where the door and the car come together-damaging door; has iced over inside the car; windows would never clear off-couldn't see anything while driving; didn't idle properly-and still doesn't | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 8 | 10/01/2098 | |
| Ditto on all the other electrical problems listed at this site. engine stalling while in motion, sluggishness, either revved up so high you think its gonna blow to not idling at all and cutting off. my left turn signal chassis even flew off while on the interstate please lets take action. we do not need a death to make kia hear us. we could all send a certified letter to mr. peter butterfield, kia motors america, 9801 muirlands blvd, irvine ca 92618. we could reference in response to his interview to automotivenews.com about kia wants to grow up. it is written in this article how he wants kia to be known for quality and safety. i want him to know that we can't drive our kia's for fear of our lives and no one at kia is responding to our complaints. here is a sampling of referenced article: peter butterfield wants kia motors america inc. to achieve toyota-level quality scores in five years. he also wants to evolve from being a used-vehicle alternative to a purchase linked in the consumers' mind to value, safety and quality. (end of sample) if he really wants this to happen, he will take our problems seriously and do something about them. let's make some noise! thank you. *ak | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 8 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The car has on going problems. i have been telling kia's mechanics that i have been experiencing the same problems over and over. 1) electrical-power surges, loss of power while driving,fuses blowing! kia replaced the battery and said it should be fine now but it started doing it again! went in for a recall on mcc and ended up doing other recalls that i never received! now, the problem is worse! fuses are blowing! i have been told they cant find the problem to there is nothing wrong with the car! basically, i am under the assumption they cant find it until something really goes wrong. well, it has! the loss of power is ten times worse! i fear for any life while the vehicle is in operation! this is my first car and i am a young female! so, i feel like i am being blown off and such when dealing with the mechanics. 2) braking has been wierd also! feels like it takes along time to come to complete stop! i am afraid that when kia fixes the problem it isn't really fixed because i keep having problems with the car and they seem to be the same ones. i feel like i have no recourse! i need the assistance of someone to help me! i have talk ed to many kia owners and they experience the same problems! they also have gotten no satisfaction! all that we can say as consumers is that we will never buy a kia again! help us! | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 12/18/1999 | |
| Fuse box will not close. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at normal speed intermittently vehicle was losing power . dealer has inspected vehicle four times, and still problem recurring. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 2 | 01/21/2002 | |
| Recall 99v325000 concerning stalling. vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem that interfered with performance. vehicle was recalled and repairs done, but symptoms returned. manufacturer claimed no responsibility because consumer was not the original owner. *ak check engine light was on. the vehicle vibrated, smoked and was overheating. the left front tire blew out. ignition coils cracked and were replaced. vehicle had a blown head gasket. front left turn signal clips broke. oxygen sensor failed. right front door lock fell off. vehicle had several parts on recall before the consumer purchased it and the consumer believed those recalled parts were the source of the problem. *yh | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 8 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The car has on going problems. i have been telling kia's mechanics that i have been experiencing the same problems over and over. 1) electrical-power surges, loss of power while driving,fuses blowing! kia replaced the battery and said it should be fine now but it started doing it again! went in for a recall on mcc and ended up doing other recalls that i never received! now, the problem is worse! fuses are blowing! i have been told they cant find the problem to there is nothing wrong with the car! basically, i am under the assumption they cant find it until something really goes wrong. well, it has! the loss of power is ten times worse! i fear for any life while the vehicle is in operation! this is my first car and i am a young female! so, i feel like i am being blown off and such when dealing with the mechanics. 2) braking has been wierd also! feels like it takes along time to come to complete stop! i am afraid that when kia fixes the problem it isn't really fixed because i keep having problems with the car and they seem to be the same ones. i feel like i have no recourse! i need the assistance of someone to help me! i have talk ed to many kia owners and they experience the same problems! they also have gotten no satisfaction! all that we can say as consumers is that we will never buy a kia again! help us! | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | ||
| Ignition wire was corroded, it caused a bad connection at the starter. *slc | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 4 | 08/06/1998 | |
| While periodically driving 5mph or less vehicle would automatically shutoff. engine check light came on first, than it shutoff. consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, and was not able to find cause or remedy. since the first incident, vehicle has shutdown 5 more times. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Connector corrosion caused vehicle not to start. also, there was a camshaft oil leak. while driving vehicle at 65mph, engine started to race. was as if someone put vehicle in neutral and stepped on gas. | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 1 | 04/29/1998 | |
| Vehicle won't start. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 12/18/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Spark plug blew out because it wasnt torqued enough at the factory. kia has not responded to my compliants. vehicle was in service for 28 days in a six month period. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was not starting when ignition was turned. consumer took vehicle to a dealership that determined that battery needed to be replaced. no reason was given to consumer for cause of this defect. also, mentioned that there were connection problems between battery and cables. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | |||
| Ongoing problem with engine stalling from a stop position and unable to restart when this occurs. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. key would intermittently lock up into ignition switch, and unable to remove it. also, been in dealer shop on three occasions, and probelm still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| The engine check light comes on and won't go off. when the car is turned off can smell something burning. dealer can't find problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 06/26/2001 | |
| Consumer states starter is inoperative.*jb | |||
| 06/22/1998 | 1 | ||
| Starter failed, causing vehicle not to start. *slc | |||
| Consumer had to replace the starter twice and engine replaced once, but defect keeps occurring. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/20/2003 | 1 | 02/27/2002 | |
| Vehicle had four recalls and airbag light kept flashing. recalls were on brake hoses, front buckle assembly, electrical wiring and missing label. *la while driving the vehicle air bag light began to flash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician indicated that the air bag module had failed. while driving the vehicle's check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken tot he dealer who indicated that the coils were cracked. transmission line was leaking. *nm | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 56000 | 1 | |
| Owner says that the vehicle had an electrical fire which damaged the wire harness. please provide any additional information. *nm | |||
| 04/24/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Continuation of complaint.... i then checked the nhtsa website for recalls or service campaigns and found 3 recalls that fit in my vin range. i immediately called kia's 800 number and asked if my vehicle was included and was promptly told no. i believed this response since it was coming directly from the manufacturer and not the dealer. about 2 months later, i received a disturbing call from a representative from kia consumer affairs telling me to immediately stop driving the vehicle because the same 3 recalls i saw on the nhtsa website and called to inquire about included my vehicle. the recalls were: brake line recall-the steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage. this condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash. electrical wiring- the wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity. this condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. the third recall was an obd label. i could not believe that kia put my family and me in so much danger by telling me that my vehicle was not involved. the kia representative told me that kia would provide me with a loaner vehicle. since i knew that i could possible die by continuing to drive this vehicle, i took a day off of work and took the vehicle back to the dlr. by this time, i had kept a timetable and log of everything that had gone wrong with the vehicle and presented it to the dealer. the list included, of course, the check engine light on, hesitation on acceleration, vehicle shakes severely when the wheel is turned, the idle surges when the vehicle is stopped, the rear window defogger had come off of the vehicle, the radio had started to static and turn on loud even when it was turned off, the volume knobs on the radio worked intermittently, the windows rolled up and down | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| 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. *ak 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. *yh | |||
| 02/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing engine problems, electrical problems, and fluid leakage problems, consumer feels this is related to recall 99v325, consumer had vehicle in for repairs for the catalytic converters and the dealership never stated anything regarding the recalls, consumer is requesting that the recall repair be completed, however dealer is stating that the warranty is over and no recall repairs will be completed. *slc | |||
| 10/09/1998 | |||
| Engine check light came on and the vehicle stalled out. smelled a burning smell, dealer contacted, and attributed the problem to faulty wiring, under warrany, repair work done. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 8 | 10/01/2098 | |
| Ditto on all the other electrical problems listed at this site. engine stalling while in motion, sluggishness, either revved up so high you think its gonna blow to not idling at all and cutting off. my left turn signal chassis even flew off while on the interstate please lets take action. we do not need a death to make kia hear us. we could all send a certified letter to mr. peter butterfield, kia motors america, 9801 muirlands blvd, irvine ca 92618. we could reference in response to his interview to automotivenews.com about kia wants to grow up. it is written in this article how he wants kia to be known for quality and safety. i want him to know that we can't drive our kia's for fear of our lives and no one at kia is responding to our complaints. here is a sampling of referenced article: peter butterfield wants kia motors america inc. to achieve toyota-level quality scores in five years. he also wants to evolve from being a used-vehicle alternative to a purchase linked in the consumers' mind to value, safety and quality. (end of sample) if he really wants this to happen, he will take our problems seriously and do something about them. let's make some noise! thank you. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Continuation part 3...very slowly, there was a terrible crunching or grinding metal on metal noise when the vehicle was slowed down (not the brakes), the was a horrible groan sound when the vehicle accelerates on the freeway, there was something wrong with the hubs on the vehicle, and the vehicle would stall at any given time. when i picked the vehicle up from the dealer after being out of service for 8 consecutive days, the dealer stated that they duplicated each and every concern and addressed them all. exactly 1 week later, the check engine light came back on and the vehicle died on me at the mall. i called a tow truck and had to get the battery boosted since something that the dealer did electrically was improper. i made it back home but was unsure whether or not i could make it to work the next day with a weal battery. sure enough, the vehicle did not start in the morning. i immediately called the dealer, and they sent a tow truck to my house to pick up this lemon. after another 5 days out of service, i picked the vehicle up and was advised that there was a bad engine harness in the vehicle. exactly 2 days later, the engine light came back on, the vehicle started leaking oil, the windows started moving slow again, the rear end of my vehicle started rattling, the front end of the vehicle had the metal on metal noise again, the groan noise had come back, the vehicle had lost power going up the slightest incline. feeling like there was no other option available to me, i sent kia a letter asking for a buyback as well as all of my repair invoices and all they did was off to pay one of my car notes and told me to take the vehicle back to the dealer. i declined their offer to pay 1 car note and took the vehicle to the dealer where it stayed for 16 consecutive days. again, all concerns were duplicated and addressed. after picking up the vehicle, i noticed that none of the instrument panel lights were coming on as they usually did when i started the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/29/2000 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| I am registering a complaint against kia motors, inc. because of the tremendous amount of problems i have been having with my vehicle. i purchased a 1998 kia sportage on january 17, 2000 and it had about 2600 miles on it. about 2 months later at 6683 miles, the engine light came on and since i was ready for an oil change anyway, i took the vehicle to the dealer to get it checked out. the dealer informed me that since the vehicle is still new and in its breaking-in stage, the light will go off in a few days. a few days later, the light did go off but the vehicle just didn't feel right. a few weeks later, the engine light came on again and i was again advised the dealer that it will go off by itself, this time i didn't take their word and insisted that the vehicle be checked out. the dealer then found that a sensor was out. the replaced the sensor and the light went out. a few weeks later, the engine light came on again and i also received a recall notice for a catalytic converter concern. so i took the vehicle to the dealer for both problems and was told that the engine light was related to the recall and both will be taken care of. needless to say, they weren't. the same day i picked up my vehicle from the dealer, while driving out of the parking lot, the engine light came back on. i immediately made a u-turn went back into the service drive. i was advised that the sensor was out again and the part as not in. i waited for about 4 weeks until the part came in all while driving with the engine light on. the dealer replaced the sensor again and of course, the engine light came back on. at this time, i was about to go insane about this nagging problem that either the dealer could not fix or the vehicle could not be fixed. i did not take the vehicle back to the dealer for because i had just started a new job and could not afford to take time off of work to take the vehicle to the dealer or incur anymore rental costs. i then checked the nhtsa website for recalls or ser* | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Im not happy that i bought a new car and it averages going into the shop every 6-8 weeks. i cant afford this. im to arrange my own transportation while my car is in the shop, its been towed 3 times for the engine lite, when work is done they don't call and tell us what was wrong and it can be picked up, last time the car was in the shop they didnt call for over a week to tell me to come get it, i asked to speak with a manager and left several messages and they still havent called. i wil never buy a kia again or buy from any rizza. i feel like i bought junk, i want my money back, take the car. there is a class action lawsuit in the process at website 100% i hate kia. thank youl | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| I drive a 1998 kia sportage with 37500 miles. i recently took the vehicle into the dealership reporting a loss of power, engine stalling, and car not responsive to throttle. when this problem occured the check emissions light illuminated. upon inspecting the vehicle, the dealership informed me that the problem was a wiring ground that became either corroded or the connection method used failed. my car has over the 36,000 mile limit for the warranty, i was told that this was not part of the recall and that it would cost 240 dollars to have this problem fixed. i was told by dean bailey kia, tulsa, ok. that this could have been a problem with the type of connection used during manufacturer of this automobile. i believe that this should be corrected at the expense of the manufacturer since it seems to be a electrical component that failed due to the method of installation. any info. that you could give me would be appreciated. thanks | |||
| 03/09/2000 | |||
| Wiring harness caught on fire when car stalled and nose dived under the rear of another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| Loose wire connection to the wiring harness caused vehicle stalling on several occasions. | |||
| 10/07/1998 | 1 | 06/27/1998 | |
| Engine idles too high, correction of wiring harness to throttle position did not rectify high idle. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Continuation part 4...on as they usually did when i started the vehicle. i took the vehicle back to the dealer 2 days later and found that the technician or someone disconnected my instrument panel in an attempt to stop the engine light from coming on and me coming back to the dealer. the dealer kept the vehicle for another 2 days and so-called fixed the problem. as you know by now, the engine light came back on. by this time, i had filed with bbb and begged kia to take this problem back. at an arbitration hearing, the kia representative downplayed all of my return trips to the dealer by stating that the dealer did not report all of these problems to them and they were not aware of what was going on. all of that was a lie since kia was notified by certified letter of the problems and return trips. well, the arbitrator sided with kia and stated that even though the vehicle presumably met the criteria for lemon law, she felt that the dealer should get one more chance to repair the vehicle. since i did not like the arbitrators decision, i utilized one of the other options she offered and acted as if the hearing never happened. i drove with the engine light coming on and off for about 2 months until things got worse. the rear end started jingling louder than ever, the front end was grinding like never before, the vehicle would just take off on it's own, the transmission would become stuck in one gear or another without shifting, the windows were slow again, and the vehicle was shaking like a leaf. i took the vehicle back to the dealer and they kept it for another 7 consecutive days and when i picked my vehicle up, there was a hideous dent and scratch on my right front fender as if a cinder block had fell on it. the dealer tried to release the vehicle to me that way but i refused. the kept the vehicle for another 3 days while they knocked out the dent and repainted the fender. they kept the vehicle for another 3 days while they knocked out the dent and repainted the. | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary | |||