Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

The Suspension problem

My 2005 kia Sportage dropped on the rear drivers side. The rear drivers side rear constant velocity axle fell out when the rear sub-frame separated from the suspension and split apart. This caused the tire and wheel to angle to 45 degrees out from bottom to top.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Front suspension problem; a lot of noise, kia dealer has replaced a lot of part of the front suspension, is practically new. But they have not found the problem yet, since I bought it on may, 2005. This causing a lot of big vibrations when driving on highway make it unsafe because instability.   Read details...

The Rear Axle Spindle problem

I took my 2005 kia Sportage ex into the dealership in January to be checked due to a squeaking sound coming from the rear end. The parts clerk ordered a rear passenger spindle. Its been four months and the part is supposedly on back order, they have denied it being a recall and advised me that it   Read details...


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