Structure Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the frame and members (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (six problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

The Frame And Members problem

My 2001 kia Sportage began to swerve and was all over the road. I brought it to a repair shop that told me the frame was rotted were the stabilizer connected to the chassis. Honda has the same problem and recalled the vehicle.   Read details...

The Body problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle begin to shake, the brake warning indicator illuminated and the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame corroded and   Read details...

The Structure problem

Fuel tanks rust out quick. I noticed smell of gas, and replaced tank immediately. No damage was done, just concern for others. Poor design captures moisture between fuel tank and skid plate. This has cost me 250.   Read details...


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