10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Kia Sportage windows / windshield problems

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1999 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 052002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittent loss of electrical to heater-A/C, power windows, wipers.

- Raynham, MA, USA

problem #6

Oct 231999

Sportage

  • miles
The master window switch failed due to faulty wire harness inside the left front door panel to the windows had melted.

- Grand Canyon, AZ, USA

problem #5

Nov 302000

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
4-wheel drive does not always engage, both front hubs were replaced and pass operation cable adjusted, dealer claims the problems is fixed, however consumer states there is no difference once vehicle is repaired. Check engine light illuminated. Power window inoperable, dealer replaced window motor.

- North Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 012000

Sportage

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Windshielwipers would go so fast at times they flew off windshield, or so slow that they wouldn't hardly move, the driver side power window controls would not put down the back P[assenger side window, vehicle had a tendency to loose all power at 55 - 60 mph, vehicle caught fire on 9/06/200 due to electrical reasons vehicle is totaled most likely, all interior wiring, dash assemlby shifter and radio comp needs replace ment as well as all the interior windshiel headliner etc.

- Deerwood, MD, USA

problem #3

May 191999

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is defective. Brakes pulled to the left, brake system was replaced three times. Power windows would not go all the way down, there was a space between the window and track/ windshield washer didn't work. Consumer had a blowout, the back tires split in half. Car would not start on several occasions, battery and starter replaced. Consumer was told by Kia that poor connections in the fuel injection wire harness circuit could be causing the engine to stall.

- St Louis, MS, USA

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problem #2

Dec 141999

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Not only has the proportional braking valve failed, but also engine temp sensor, causing transmission failure, engine light came on, and hold light for the trasmission come on, and now the power window gets stuck open. We smell a faint smell of wire insulation burning, but service dept. Said they couldnt do any thing until the brake light came on and stayed on. He said there was a short in the wiring harness.this makes twice.

- Linville, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 171999

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Kia Sportage's are worthless, .do not buy one. No safety defct included in summary.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

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