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KIA - VERY UNHAPPY
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Review by sidkik2 on 2012-03-15
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I bought a Kia Sportage 2008 last year and I can't count how many time I have taken it to the dealer for the Esc light coming on, I would say more then 15 times. I am VERY UNHAPPY the Kia would let this happen, The response I get from the dealership every time I take it in is "THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR" WELL FIX THE DAM PROBLEM IF THIS IS A REACUURENT SITUATION. I would not recommend anyone to buy this type of vehicle. I bought it cause Kia's are affordable and I thought they were dependable, at least once a month, I have to take a day off of work to bring the car in for this problem cause the dealership will not do these types of repair on the weekends.
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Posted by tnchuck100 on 2012-03-15:
Where is this dealer? The "Esc" light? Do you mean the "Eng" light? What is the problem that is occurring? "THE DAM PROBLEM" doesn't tell us much.
Posted by Slimjim on 2012-03-15:
His engine light has come on 15 times in the last year, Chuck. That's his problem and it's with the Kia, not the dealer.
Posted by trmn8r on 2012-03-15:
ESC = Electronic Stability Control. Safety Institute predicts 1/3 of fatal accidents could be prevented by it. Incorporates yaw rate control (rotation right and left about the center of the car) into the ABS system.
First used widely in 1995 on cars, it's pretty common today.
First used widely in 1995 on cars, it's pretty common today.
Posted by CowboyFan on 2012-03-15:
Does it affect the handling of the car in daily life? If not, skip it. What is the point of having it fixed, under the remote possibility one might be in an accident of a particular kind.
Posted by madconsumer on 2012-03-15:
very helpful review!
Posted by Nohandle on 2012-03-15:
I have a friend who purchased his son a Ford vehicle to drive to college. A year or so later a light came on and stayed on. They were told the entire dash would have to be taken out to repair the problem at the owner's expense for labor. There was no danger whatsoever in driving the vehicle so my friend's solution was to put a piece of masking tape over the light. Pitiful, but I guess we do what we have to do.
Posted by Fordfan on 2012-03-15:
My engine light has been on for 4 years straight. Still running strong.
Posted by CowboyFan on 2012-03-15:
It's like the old check engine light, which was really just a way to check emission controls. I drove one with that light on for a 100,000 miles with no problem - same old tape over it deal.
Posted by GenuineNerd on 2012-03-15:
Problem is, if you live in an area where there is emission testing, a car will automatically fail if the check engine light is on. In Ohio counties where there is E-Check, the testing facility plugs a device into the underdash plug (on 1996 and newer vehicles) to check emissions. Usually, when check engine lights go on on my cars, it's because of either a loose or worn gas cap or a misfiring spark plug (both inexpensive repairs.)
Posted by littleshorty on 2012-03-15:
In AZ, the laws for emissions are the same. If your check engine light is on, your car will fail. For some reason, really cold weather turns my check engine light on. A mechanic explained it to me once using technical terms. I still don't understand it
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