Tire Blowout problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to tire blowout 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 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2004

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.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2002

Consumer states that while driving heard a loud noise. Passenger rear tire blew out. Model radial 798 size r205/75r15. Dot #h2amyp1h3380. Oringinal tire equipment. Please provide additional information.


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