One problem related to frame rust has been reported for the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sportage.
The clutch went out on our kia Sportage and when we had it at the auto mechanic, he told us, the frame was so rusty it was a major safety issue. We were alarmed to hear this considering we used this car to transport our grandchildren sometimes and thought about would could have happened. Currently we do not even want the clutch repaired as we have been told not to consider even driving it unless the frame sub rails/floor are replaced. I have since read other reviews and have found similar alarming concerns. Kia should address this huge safety issue. We cannot drive the car, cannot fix the clutch, so it is just sitting at the mechanics. What do we do, just junk the car? what a cost infringement. We will never purchase another kia, nor will people that we inform of this issue. I shudder when I think about what could have happened, especially driving on the highway. Please advise. . .
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| Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problems | |
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| Frame Rust problems |