Table 1 shows twelve common suspension related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (three problems).
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...
While driving 60 mph vehicle would vibrate. Took to dealer, and dealer balanced tires, but problem still exists. Read details...
2001 kia Sportage, stopped dead in the middle of a major highway. The consumer was unable to get a full alignment because the idler was defective, on 2 occasions the vehicle would not start and it had to be jump started, which was due to defective battery terminals, the radio, font brakes exhaust Read details...