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.

- Albany, OH, USA

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.

- Dubois, PA, USA

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.

- Owingsmills, MD, USA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer who informed her there were no recalls, however consumer later found there was a recall, 99V325, dealer would not complete repairs due to vehicle not being purchased there. While driving, vehicle pulled in the left hand lane almost causing an accident, consumer states there was a clunking noise.

- E. Stroudsburg, PA, USA

This vehicle can be difficult to control in high winds and requires constant vigilance against wind gusts. I have driven and owned other small vehicles that were not so seriously affected by wind.

- Winnemucca, NV, USA

When making a right or left turn vehicle will fishtail nearly causing a collision to occur, cause unknown.

- New Castle, DE, USA

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.

- Hollister, CA, USA

When driving at high speeds the steering wheel shakes and vibrates, making it hard to control the steering. Dealer says there is no problem with the vehicle.

- Chicago, IL, USA