Steering Idler Arm problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to steering idler arm 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.

1 Steering Idler Arm problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

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 system, air condition valve cover gasket, front wheel bearing, cruise control were all inoperative, the vehicle has had 2 engine replacements, and the drive belts were out of tension.

2 Steering Idler Arm problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

2001 kia Sportage suffered two complete engine failures. Along with the engine failures, there were problems with the radio, battery and the terminals, front brakes, a sensor knock, exhaust system, air condition, valve cover gasket, front wheel bearings, front pads and rotors, cruise control, and a defective idler arm.


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