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1999 KIA SPORTAGE Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1999 KIA SPORTAGE

5 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 KIA SPORTAGE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10023549 |
99 KIA SPORTAGE SURGES WHEN STARTING AND IDLES SO ROUGH WHEN STOPPED THAT YOU THINK THE CAR WILL DIE, HAS DIED A FEW TIMES. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE TO REPAIR. ALL RECALL WORK WAS DONE, INCLUDING THE WIRING HARNESS FIX SC014, BUT THERE WAS NO SYMPTOM OF PROBLEM THEN. EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, AND CONTINUALLY FINDING PROBLEM WITH CAR. ALSO TAIL PIPE RECENTLY BROKE OFF HAD TO BE REPLACED. I NOW HAVE A SPREADSHEET OF THE PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS. WOULD LIKE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IF I KNEW WHAT IT WAS. HAD MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, NUMEROUS OTHER PARTS REPLACED AS WELL AS A TUNE UP. ALSO THE EXHAUST SMELLS BAD. ENGINE DOESN'T HAVE MUCH PICK UP ON SMALL HILLS EITHER. *NLM
#8021506 |
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
#8017816 |
THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT ALL. ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
#898243 |
DEALERSHIP REPLACED FRONT/RIGHT AND FRONT/LEFT BRAKE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS TWICE, JULY 2000 AT 15,000 MILES AND AUGUST 2001 AT 28,000 MILES. FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CONTINUE TO WARP, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR. *AK VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL, DEALER TIGHTENED DRAIN PLUG. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO AN INTERNAL STARTER FAILURE. EVAPORATOR DRAIN HOSE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ON THE FLOOR. *JB
#868877 |
OIL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED ,CAUSING ENGINE TO BLOW. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE. ALSO, CAMSHAFT/PULLEY SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

Other 1999 KIA SPORTAGE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 42 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 19 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Electrical System 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 11 complaints Structureframe And Members 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 8 complaints Suspension 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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