Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2001 kia Sportage. The vehicle has cooper trendsetter se tires, size p 20575r15 (na). While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud sound inside of the vehicle. He pulled the vehicle over, but when he drove off for a few miles, he heard a slapping sound coming from the rear   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

While driving 70 mph passenger rear side tire blew out. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

Consumer state vehicle backed into a tree, then instead of bumper catching the impact the spare tire carrier was crushed. Bumper was not strong at all.   Read details...


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