Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 120005 | 1 | |
| (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 | |||
| 02/27/2012 | |||
| The steering gear sector shaft had broken entirely through.the wheel and innner 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. | |||
| 1 | |||
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 47000 | 2 | |
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 3 | 10/01/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing problems with the power steering. *slc | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| 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!!! | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 4 | 08/01/2000 | |
| 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 | |||