Structure Related Problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the body (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
3
Door problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2009 Kia Motor Sportage

The Body problem

The frame has rusted out on this vehicle. The passenger side frame above the rear axle is completely rusted out. I can put my thumb through the rear frame on the driver's side. The exhaust system on this vehicle is still intact - ironic that the frame would rust out before the exhaust system.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2009 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the passenger doors did not shut properly. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.   Read details...


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