2000 Kia Sportage headlights go out, right frame has a huge hole, my child is at risk car needs to be recalled also locks don't work, battery dies, seatbelts suck, radio goes off...

- Lanesboro, MA, USA

(1) noticed that the fuel tank shield is severely rotted out and is barely connected. (2) smell fuel vapors periodically while in the vehicle. (3) fuel tank appears to be rusting, afraid to mess with tank in fear of disturbing the rust and rupturing a hole in tank. (4) brake lines were so severely rusted in one area that it blew a hole in the line and prevented the vehicle from stopping and required the prompt action for repair. Other brake lines look like they may fail in near future. (5) steel portion of power steering line rusted out and blew fluid everywhere preventing the ability to turn the wheel while driving. (6) the frame has heavy rust scale and appears to be rotting in several place. (7) paint is starting to bubble which is indicating body is rusting under paint job. This is a 12 year old vehicle with very bad rotting of metal from salt corrosion. Have never seen this much rust on 20+ old vehicles that are in the same northern regions of the us.

- Townsend, DE, USA

The steering gear sector shaft had broken entirely through.the wheel and inner and outer steering tie rods did not suffer significant impact. Wheel and steering tie rods do not appear to be bent. Front suspension components do not appear to have physical damage. It is uncommon for the steering gear sector shaft to break and may indicate possible flaw in the mechanical component. Evidence supports possible flaw and potential safety issue.

- Davenport, IA, USA

While driving rented vehicle from budget rental the steering and brakes failed causing the vehicle to crash throught a barb wired fence and into a field, the steering wheel did a 360 degree turn and brake would not stop the vehicle. Nlm

- Pisgah For, NC, USA