Table 1 shows nine common structure related problems of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the frame rust (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Door Hinge problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate problems |
The contact owns a 2000 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 101,066. Read details...
I was told by a mechanic that worked on the brakes that the frame was rotted in the fall of 2009. I changed the exhaust myself in the fall of 2010 and saw the frame was rotted so bad that I could put my hand completely through several of the holes and noticed several cracks. Read details...
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 . . . Read details...