Two problems related to bumper have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sportage.
While driving at 50 mph front bumper fell off. There was no accident nor did the vehicle hit anything in the road. After bumper fell off vehicle moved at such a rate of speed that the it ran over the bumper . Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified.
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.