This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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After purchasing this vehicle new we are very upset at the lack of concern and assisstance from the numerous government agencies I have contacted, completed forms and mailed them, I have yet to be contacted. Both my 4 year old son & I almost lost our lives when my engine stalled on an interstate speed limit 70 cars turning everyway to avoid us, I really felt there was no hope when I saw an 18 wheeler approaching, I turned to move my son from the rear seat to the front so I could at least hold him, the driver saw me and when he managed to stop his rig was jackknifed and 1 side hit the block barrier. I have documents to prove the engine problems in 97 Kia's can't be repaired.will lives be lost before Kia is held responsible? please help
The check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. Also vehicle completely shuts down. Dealer cannot identify the problem.
This is the most unreliable vehicle that I have ever owned-someone should do something about all of these problems occurring with Kia's. no safety defect (s) mentione din the summary.
Since purchased, vehicle continually stalls at idle or highway speed. Dealer went out of business but attempted to find problem, never fixed. New dealer in area had company rep inspect vehicle, disassembled engine components, reassembled. Stopped problem for a few months, now it has reoccurrred. Curious if other Kia Sportage owners have had similar. Danger comes when engine cuts out at 70 mph, which has happened to me twice.
- Downingtown, PA, USA
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Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle intermittently stalling while driving. And whenever vehicle reaches speed of 15 -50 mph. Vehicle have been inspected by dealer, informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
Engine check light is on, the car is stalling, the air bag lights are on. I am afraid that they will deploy at any given time. Almost killed myself and my daughter on the queenboro bridge, I was going 40 and all of a sudden the car accelerated on it's own, I applied the brakes, but they had turned hard, I had no brakes, put emergency brakes, but nothing, when it was nearing an accident because I had to stop I threw the car in neutral which slowed it down enough for me to safely put it in park in the middle of a bridge. The cars engine roared when I put in park I couldn't move or fear of killing myself. The locks on the car keep opening and closing by themself. It needs 2 quarts of engine oil every month. I am totally dissatisfied with this car.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling wiithout warning. Vehicle been inspected by dealer on two occasions and was unable to correct or duplicate the problem.
While driving at any speed the vehicle gives no prior warning. The engine check light coming on. Contacted dealer, can't find the problem. Vehicle has been in the shop three times. Check engine light comes on and engine stalles at times while driving due to egr valve failure. Hood release handle was broke. Right front hubcap fell off. Radio bezel was broke.
While driving vehicle intermittently shut down without cause. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then nine occasions, and condition cannot be resolved. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Consumer's vehicle has been stalling at any speed over 55mph. When consumer is driving vehicle, without any warning, the vehicle will stall. She has had vehicle towed four times, and the other two times were not documented. Consumer contacted the lemon law in her state, and was told that the law did not apply because there was no documetation that the vehicle would not start. There has been times when vehicle would not start. Only after vehicle has stalled that it would not start for approx 5/10 minutes.
While driving slowly or stepping on brakes the engine dies out without warning. Also, it just dies out when have to make an emergency stop. The vehicle will start back up, but will do the same thing again. In addition, engine dies when driving slowly over bumpy roads/slowing around corfners.
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- Seymour, TN, USA