2000 Kia Sportage Transmission and drivetrain 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. …”

“My 2002 Kia started leaking transmission fluid, I went to kias repair shop four different times in three different states and the problem still exists. After the fourth time of being in the shop the one dealership told me that I have a bent or dented drive shaft, even though I have only had the vehicle for six months. And I have never hit anything, taken the vehicle off road or ran over anything to dent or bend this drive shaft. …”

“Tires became bald three months after I bought the car, brake pads and rotor needed replacing. The gas lever has been and is broke again. Hubs were replaced the first time, seals were replaced second time. The heat shield needs to be replaced right now. Passenger side window moves very slow. Timing belt replaced early. Brake light comes on whenever I applied the brakes. I went to an auto dealer and had them check out the brakes. They told me that the master brake cylinder was leaking badly.”

“The 4-wheel drive on my Kia Sportage 2000 has stopped working. My mechanic identified the problem with the knuckle/hub assy w/o ABS (part # qk081-33-020-dq). It's a system that works by air pressure to engage the 4x4. The defect with this part is that air leaks out of it and causes the 4x4 to stop working. Kia has made a new version of this part (part # qk082-33-020-eq) that corrects the issue by double sealing the air pressure leak. They are not however willing to make the repairs free of charge, which I think they should. …”

“The 4wd of my vehicle has stopped working on several occasions. However, it was not noticed until after I had been in a circumstance whereas the 4wd was needed such as snow and ice. One once occasion I narrowly avoided an accident and became stuck. I have had the vehicle submitted for repairs at the dealership and subsequently informed the repairs were required due to a malfunctioned vacuum line. The repairs were required three times before I finally returned the vehicle and demanded a more thorough investigation of the problem. …”