Table 1 shows 18 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (eight problems).
The contact owns a 2001 kia Sportage purchased on August 25, 2009. There was a noise under the hood. An independent mechanic stated that the catalytic converter was removed and replaced by a pipe that should not have been on the vehicle. Read details...
2001 kia Sportage temperature gauge never registered that the engine was running hot. The consumer had to have the engine replaced. The coolant sensor malfunctioned, the rear hatch panel inside fell off, new clips were installed. Read details...
Consumer states vehicle cuts off at any given time without warning. Consumer states he almost had an accident when the auto cut off in the middle traffic. This has happened twice. Read details...