We have classified the 8 complaints from 1999 Kia Sportage about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Rear frame of my 1999 kia sportage rotted, and causing the whole rearend to shift severely. at 30mph. causing me to park my sportage. rest of the frame in good shape. *tr
My wife was driving on i-80 when the vehicle swayed very badly and almost hit a another vehicle. she immediately slowed and exited the highway. upon inspection the frame severed and broke where the suspension attaches to the frame right behind the rear tire on the passenger side of the vehicle. this vehicle is a death trap... the mechanic and my insurance adjusted said my wife must have an angel watching over her. *tr
While driving the vehicle at 25mph the rear stabilizer bar broke causing the universal joint to get broke also. dealer has been notified. please provided further information.. ts
Rear anti sway bar mounting bracket original welds broke at frame. *ak
I am the owner of a 99 kia sportage with only 19000 miles on it bought new with only 10 miles on it back in 99. this suv has been nothing but problems from day one, with everything from the ac to the 4 wheel drive needing repaired twice in one day, to the most serious problem happening on 8-19-02 when my right rear anti sway bar bracket breaks away from where it was welded on the frame in the factory ( the org. welds just broke ) as my daughter and i are driving this suv home one evening causing this suv to be all over the road and uncontrollable. luckily no one was hurt or killed because of this. kia accepts no responsibilty for this. but it was there welds done in there factory when they made this suv. this is the kind of safe products that kia makes and the public needs to be aware of this fact and how much this co. values a human life.
While driving 40-to 45 mph on highway vehicle locked up without prior warning. also, vehicle did 180 degree spin. contacted dealer. *ak
Consumer states that muffler is noisy, gas tank and fuel pump are being replaced. *tt
Whenever abs engages, the brake pedal is applied closer to the floor while pulsating. also , unnecessary noise coming from the hood and vehicle would vibrate while coming to a stop. dealer notified, and informed consumer nothing could be found. *ak
Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. while driving steering wheel started steering back and forth from left to right on its own. the consumer was thrown out of vehicle and seriously injured. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak *ml