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The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sportage. The contact smelled a gasoline odor and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised her that there were holes in her fuel tank and that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 10/19/11 the consumer stated the fuel pump is leaking gas. The consumer found a recall for the exact problem. However, after having the vehicle for several hours, the dealer informed the consumer he was over the mileage or warranty for a free repair. Updated 11/04/11.
The contact owns a 2000 Kia Sportage. She smelled an odor of gasoline coming from her vehicle. Upon further inspection she noticed a puddle of fuel outside of the fuel tank. She speculated that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump sending unit. She contacted the dealer, but because they will charge a diagnostic fee, the vehicle will not be inspected. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Gas leak from the top of my gas tank where the sending unit is attached. Both the tank and sending unit (with fuel pump) needed replaced. 2000 Kia Sportage.
I own a 2000 Kia Sportage, the gas tank was leaking from the bottom of the tank. I took it to the dealer, and they told me that the tank rusted out on the bottom, needed to be replaced, and the fuel pump and fuel sensor unit also need replacement. Dealer was aware of this problem, but said there was no recall so I was responsible for the cost of repairs.
- Franklin Park , IL, USA
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: when the vehicle was started, the cab of the vehicle filled with the smell of gasoline. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noted that there was a moderate fuel leak in the fuel tank cover. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Updated 01/19/07. The fuel sending unit was replaced.
While driving the vehicle at any speed it loses power and stalls. There is a strong odor of gasoline, but no indication of a fuel leak. The vehicle immediately starts back, but still has no power to accelerate to drive the vehicle. There are no specific weather conditions that contribute to the loss of power and/or stalling. The vehicle is waited to be towed to a local mechanic. There has not been a diagnosis at this time.
After the inspection of vehicle by dealer it was determined that fuel tank and pump have rusted. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
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- Chicago, IL, USA