Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sportage.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
While traveling approximately 45 mph on a paved road, there was a sudden loud bang and the vehicle abruptly went to the right and left the roadway. A person who stopped at the accident scene also stated that he heard the bang. The vehicle entered the ditch and rolled multiple times. After the accident, I observed that the left rear wheel had an extreme abnormal camber angle, with the top of the wheel tilted substantially outward. Photographs taken after the accident also show significant corrosion of rear suspension components. The right rear wheel did not have the same extreme appearance. I do not know whether a rear suspension component or mounting point failed before the vehicle left the roadway or whether the suspension damage occurred during the ditch entry and rollover. I am reporting the incident because a sudden rear suspension or wheel geometry failure is a possible cause and could represent a safety concern if similar incidents have occurred on other vehicles. The vehicle had approximately 166,000 miles. The engine subsequently cranked normally, although the vehicle would not start because electrical components were damaged in the crash. I have preserved photographs of the vehicle, rear suspension, roadway tire marks, ditch path and final resting location. The vehicle was sold as salvage following the crash and is being transferred to a salvage yard.
Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.
Bought vehicle from team gunther kia - daphne, al. Vehicle arrived in colorado with illegally low tire tread depth and unusual rattling in the rear of vehicle which requires a heat shield replacement (i25 kia in colorado). Vehicle only has 23,000 miles. One owner, clean carfax report. Kia refuses to pay for heat shield replacement as vehicle ran out of warrant June of 2019 and 10 year powertrain warranty will not suffice despite incomplete sale (case number: 13917735). Tires should not have been so poor (hankook) at 4/32nds and extreme tire rot with only 23,000 original miles. Suspicious lack of documentation regarding odometer check that has delayed registration of vehicle in colorado. The vehicle condition upon arrival would have been an illegal sale in the state of colorado.