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Kia Sportage Gasoline Leak

19 messages,  Last post on Dec 05, 2011 at 12:38 AM

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#18 of 19 Re: gas tank problem unresolved [doomsdaygray] by ack12

Aug 03, 2011 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: doomsdaygray (Aug 02, 2011 11:24 pm)
doomsdaygray,
Let me know if you find a replacement tank online anywhere, as I have the same problem. I've been searching online and with locals salvage yards for a replacement tank with no success. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

#19 of 19 Re: gas tank problem unresolved [iampete] by lennyd123

Dec 05, 2011 (12:38 am)

Replying to: iampete (Oct 29, 2010 12:09 pm)
Sad too see so many others being put in harms way due to KIA's cost saving attempts.
 
I have a pretty good leak in the tank on my 98 sportage that prevents me from filling the tank, getting the proper fuel mileage, and even causes the check engine light to throw a code for the EVAP system.
 
Since being new to this vehicle I had tried to get any open campaigns taken care of, but found the only one they are no longer honoring is the fuel tank, but there is no problem getting KIA to properly handle all the small inexpensive repairs.
 
This is obviously a major safety concern, and KIA is willing to gamble our lives and those of our families in order to save a few bucks, and that is inexcusable.
 
My local dealers service adviser even had the nerve to comment on the cars age being why they will no longer honor the repair, but had nothing to offer when I questioned him why there was no problem with the less expensive repairs.
 
Oh and then after refusing to offer me the direct number to the KIA regional rep had the ballls to suggest I just have the work done for a mere $879.00 out of my pocket.
 
I am really unhappy, and will never even consider buying a new KIA (or Hyundai for that matter) due to this, and being my sportage only has 64,000 miles I can not accept the BS story I have been told by several dealers people that it is common for vehicles to have corrosion problems like this with this kind of mileage.
 
I have also contacted the NHTSA on this and filed a report, and suggest that anyone else with this problem do the same. If like other import car manufacturers the only way they will admit a defect or cover a large expense is when the federal govt. leaves them no choice and force them to do it if they want to continue importing and doing business etc.
 
Shame on KIA for being so cheap and not caring if they kill us all in a ball of flames, but then again maybe it is not an accident at all

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