The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the used car dealer where she purchased the vehicle and was informed that the 02 sensors and another unknown component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,232.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

While driving rpms would jump. Had vehicle inspected and was told I would need to replace the transmission or get it rebuilt. Replaced the transmission but didn't seem to resolve the issue. RPM's still jump while driving. Almost as if I'm pushing the gas down hard then letting off. Not sure what the issue may be, ive been told it could be the cruise control or possibly shift solenoid. Vehicle stalls/jumps while in motion, happens on interstate as well as city streets and back roads. Seems to jerk more around 40mph and 80mph but has done it at different speeds as well. Oil has been changed as well as filters, all fluids look good. Unsure what the issue may be.

- Palmetto, GA, USA

Last March, I was trying to stop to avoid rear ending a vehicle turning left into an apartment complex. I was doing less than 25mph when I saw her brake lights and turn signal. Additionally, I had plenty of time and distance to stop safely. However, as I depressed the brake the ESC, brake warning and brake lights all came on and the car did not slow down. I pressed harder and harder until the pedal was to the floor. At this point they locked up preventing me from steering away from the car that I then hit. After the collision repairs, I took the vehicle to my mechanic who told me the ABS computer failed causing the braking failure. He suggested taking it to Kia. The dealership then confirmed that the ABS computer module failed and needed to be replaced. At that time my car only had 78,000 miles on it. There is no reason for the ABS module to fail with less than 100,000 mostly highway (no braking necessary for the majority of the drive) miles on the car. The is, obviously, a safety issue and they want $2,500 to repair an issue that they know about. I was told they have replaced quite a few of these modules because of this failure. Additionally, I have a seatbelt/airbag sensor dinging all the time so that's another safety issue with my restraint system!

- Holland, MI, USA