Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows 16 common power train related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated the check engine light has been illuminating and the transmission has had failures in shifting gears since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The ect connector has been replaced and the sensor has been reprogrammed multiple times.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

I was hearing a clunk every time I started going forward and backwards and got underneath the car to notice the frame crossmember was totally separated from the frame. It is the frame crossbar that holds the rear axle support to the frame.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

When in four wheel drive rear wheel slipped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...


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