Why is my car making a rattling noise when I drive?
Rattling Wheels The rattling noise means that something isn’t right with the way your wheels are attached to the car. For example, a lug nut may have come loose and started rattling as the wheel turned around. Have your tires and wheels checked as soon as possible.
Why does my car rattle when I first start it?
If the rattling noise occurs when the car is stationary the origin is in the engine/transmission and/or exhaust system. If the identical rattle occurs when the car is moving, too, motor mounts or loose exhaust system components are a possibility.
Why is my Kia making a clicking noise?
Ticking From Your Engine Most likely, your engine oil is too low, so adding more oil should fix the problem. If replenishing your engine oil doesn’t stop the ticking noise, you need to have your engine inspected because one of your engine parts, such as the fuel injector, may be wearing out.
What goes wrong with Kia Sportage?
The most common problem by far is the Sportage model stalling out while it’s running. This problem seems to be common in the Sportage models ranging from 1998 to 2000. However, other models have also had the same sorts of problems.
What year is the best for Kia Sportage?
A good sign for the future of the Sportage nameplate came about in 2009, which is when the Kia was named as one of the most reliable vehicles of the time in the Consumer Reports reliability survey.
Are Kia engines bad?
Kia has been facing a lot of bad reviews on their engines over the last decade. They have had many angry customers leave comments about their Kia engine problems starting as early as 30,000 miles. Kia has now recalled thousands of their vehicles in the U.S. because of engine problems .
What’s wrong with Kia cars?
Kia is recalling 167,000 Soul and Seltos vehicles in North America that may need a new (Nu) engine because of improperly heat-treated piston oil rings. This could cause a range of problems from excessive oil consumption to a siezed connecting rod bearing and a total loss of power.
How do I know if my Kia has been recalled?
For more information regarding recalls: Kia Recall Hotline: 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)
What is the latest Kia recall?
Kia’s brand-new Seltos SUV and the funky Soul are the latest cars involved in a fire risk recall. According to documents Kia filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week, the 2020-2021 model year vehicles may feature improperly heat-treated piston rings.
How do I know if my car has Recalls?
Check NHTSA’s database The US government works with automakers to report, track and share recalls through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Your first step is to check out the federal agency’s recall page, at nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If nothing comes up, you’re golden.
How do I know if there’s a recall on my car?
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You can also contact our Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for assistance.