Three problems related to front suspension 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 60 mph vehicle would vibrate. Took to dealer, and dealer balanced tires, but problem still exists.
Vehicle was pulling to right. Brand new vehicle. It was taken in at 20-30 miles. Dealer replaced front end. All work was covered under warranty.
1. Vehicle rocks side-to-side when making turns. 2. Vehicle has extra play in the steering wheel. 3. Vehicle moves(slides) right of the roadwhile driving. 4. Front left-side of vehicle shakes(until you can look out front window without having a headache)at 10-60mph. 5. Vehicle 's body bounce forward and backward a few times when vehicle comes to complete stop. 6. Front driver seatbelt locks sometimes(for no reason). (dot number: 5mhca32900 tiresize: p185/65r14).