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.

- Hazelwood, MO, USA

While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle shut down and would not restart. The dealership is aware of the problem.

- Blaine, MN, USA

The vehicle would not start at all. Engine light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of the problem.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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. 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.

- Burleson, TX, USA

Oil pump malfunctioned, causing engine to blow. Dealer has replaced the engine. Also, camshaft/pulley separated from vehicle, causing engine failure.

- Tomball, TX, USA