Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/22/2009 | 84000 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving on i-80 when the vehicle swayed very badly and almost hit a another vehicle. she immediately slowed and exited the highway. upon inspection the frame severed and broke where the suspension attaches to the frame right behind the rear tire on the passenger side of the vehicle. this vehicle is a death trap... the mechanic and my insurance adjusted said my wife must have an angel watching over her. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| I am the owner of a 99 kia sportage with only 19000 miles on it bought new with only 10 miles on it back in 99. this suv has been nothing but problems from day one, with everything from the ac to the 4 wheel drive needing repaired twice in one day, to the most serious problem happening on 8-19-02 when my right rear anti sway bar bracket breaks away from where it was welded on the frame in the factory ( the org. welds just broke ) as my daughter and i are driving this suv home one evening causing this suv to be all over the road and uncontrollable. luckily no one was hurt or killed because of this. kia accepts no responsibilty for this. but it was there welds done in there factory when they made this suv. this is the kind of safe products that kia makes and the public needs to be aware of this fact and how much this co. values a human life. | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer who informed her there were no recalls, however consumer later found there was a recall, 99v325, dealer would not complete repairs due to vehicle not being purchased there. while driving, vehicle pulled in the left hand lane almost causing an accident, consumer states there was a clunking noise. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| This vehicle can be difficult to control in high winds and requires constant vigilance against wind gusts. i have driven and owned other small vehicles that were not so seriously affected by wind. | |||
| When making a right or left turn vehicle will fishtail nearly causing a collision to occur, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Whenever abs engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| When driving at high speeds the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. dealer says there is no problem with the vehicle. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 1 | 04/17/1999 | |
| Consumer states front wheel bearings failed, and hub was replaced. *tt | |||
| Front end continuously falling off, brakes do not work properly, air bags do not work properly either | |||
| Front end continuously falling off, brakes not working properly, air bags not working properly. | |||
| Had taken vehcle to dealership, and was informed that left front tire had worn excessively due to strut end and being unbalanced.*ak | |||
| 06/15/2001 | |||
| While driving 40-to 45 mph on highway vehicle locked up without prior warning. also, vehicle did 180 degree spin. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| When driving consumer noticed vibration coming from front end, also, upon depressing brake pedal or when releasing brake pedal, consumer noticed a noise coming from vehicle. problem felt like sticky calipers. consumer believed that problem was linked to the driveshaft. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1998 | 09/16/1998 | ||
| Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. while driving steering wheel started steering back and forth from left to right on its own. the consumer was thrown out of vehicle and seriously injured. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 11/26/2002 | |||
| While driving the vehicle at 25mph the rear stabilizer bar broke causing the universal joint to get broke also. dealer has been notified. please provided further information.. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 1 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| Wheel bearings failed. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 kia sportage. while driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to sway back and forth; explaining that the rear axle had shifted. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, they stated that the vehicle had rusted from the chassey on the right rear side and explained to the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. the contact did not repair the failure. the manufacturer was contacted, but was unable to assist the contact. the dealer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. nw | |||
| 1 | |||
| The right rear sway bar broke, which caused vehicle to lose control, which resulted in a collision.*ak *jb | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Rear anti sway bar mounting bracket original welds broke at frame. *ak | |||