One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sportage.
On 07-03-07 at approximately 0700 hours I was traveling westbound on 1-10 in az. At 75 mph in kia Sportage when I experienced what I thought was blow out. I came to a full stop and observed that the driver's side rear tire experienced a full tread separation . The tread separation destroyed my back bumper, rear door, and tail light. Insurance company estmated the damage at over $2,200. 00. The tire was hankook dynamic 4x4 , p205r75 15. The tire was the spare on the vehicle, and appeared to be brand new. It lasted no more than 3, 000 miles. I reported this case to hankook, and the dealer I purchased the vehicle with no response I am pursuing litigation and compensation.
| Tire problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |