2001 Kia Sportage Exterior lighting Problems

“Electrical system failed and caused several components to malfunction. The hazard warning signal light engaged by itself, which caused a rear end collision and drained the battery. Also, engine light continuously illuminated. The cause of the failure was undetermined because the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.”

“Noticed after washing car that right head lamp clear cover was fractured on the inside. Dealer replaced cover. Second time was 12/27/01, noticed while travling in front of Kia driven by wife while I was in another vehicle that the right head lamp beam was much higher than the right. Was blinding so I had dealer adjust beam.”

“The contact owns a 2001 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the tail lights and the front parking lights were inoperative, making it difficult to see while driving at night. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.”

“The contact owns a 2001 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the headlights were failing intermittently. The contact stated that he would have to turn the vehicle on and off and play around with the fuse in order to have the headlights re-illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since his vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.”

“The air condition was not cooling the vehicle, the engine light illuminated and it was determined the gas cap was loose, there was an electrical short in the windows which caused them not to work, the purge valve leaked, the hold light flashed at times, the left rear door did not open from the inside, it was discovered the door lock was out of adjustment, the cup holder was coming apart, the brakes were noisy and the master cylinder was leaking.”