Two problems related to frame rust 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.
I just tried to get my kia Sportage inspected and was told by two different places the frame is rusted right out and I shouldn't even be driving it. I just looked online about the problem and there are alot of complaints and feel there should be a recall to fix the problem. The car is fine otherwise. If there is no recall I am going to be without a vehicle now because I cant afford another one.
The contact owns a 2001 kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, she heard an unusual clunk and the brake warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to apply the brakes yet the brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was advised that the frame was severely rusted at the rear cross member. The mechanic stated that when the part fractured from the vehicle, it struck the brake line, causing the failure. The manufacturer offered to take the liability for partial repair costs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 140,000.