2000 Kia Sportage Electrical system Problems

“My Kia began having electrical problems about 3 years ago. Long story made short: the dealer wanted me to pay $3000 plus for it had all its electrical system melted down. I found a recall and after a battle with the dealer and manufacturer I got it fixed when I found out there was a recall. Next nightmare: july 2008 no one died luckily. I lend my car to a friend and he is driving his 2 year old daughter and the car falls to the ground. Axle broke down, wheels spun inwards and Kia is not working again. …”

“All power doors, windows, and brake lights do not work in my 2000 Kia Sportage. After inspecting all fuses and light bulbs, I believe bad wiring or bad connectors to be the culprit.”

“Vehicle experienced an electrical system failure, and caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. A recall was issued, but the vehicle not included due to VIN. The vehicle was engulfed on the passenger side in flames. The vehicle was parked the whole time prior to the fire. The fir department deemed it was an electrical problem and had become a total loss. (recall #00v205000)”

“Smoke had come out of the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who stated the wires in steering column caused friction. The mechanic stated that eventually the vehicle would burn to the ground. The battery was replaced twice due to a corroded cable which lead to the engine. The horn was inoperative and the consumer was unsure if the air bag(s) would deploy.”

“Since oct. 2002 until april 2003, the power locks would operate erratically, making the lock and unlocking sound, and a clicking sound coming from under the dash board, vehicle has been to the dealer four times for this problem, first they thought it was the timer control unit, audio circuit, they did find four chaffered wires in the drivers side door, and some corrosion from the main door pin. Two days later from picking up the vehicle, problem still exists. Alarm is working funny when the vehicle locks are freaking out. …”