Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/17/2012 | 60008 | ||
| I took my vehicle to a shop to get the oil changed and they noticed that the driver side rear of the frame is severly rusted out and needs replacement. also the fuel tank is leaking at one of the seams in the corner of the tank. i have been told by people in the auto industry that this is a common problem with the kia sportage. i have also seen nomorous reports on the internet as well. it's only a 12 year old vehicle. i have had plenty of other vehicles much older without all of this kind of rust issue. this is rediculous. obviously there is some kind of defect with the materials being used. i surely hope the nhtsa wil make kia motors recall these vehicles. because it is a major safety hazard. | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 120005 | 1 | |
| (1) noticed that the fuel tank shield is severely rotted out and is barely connected. (2) smell fuel vapors periodically while in the vehicle. (3) fuel tank appears to be rusting, afraid to mess with tank in fear of disturbing the rust and rupturing a hole in tank. (4) brake lines were so severely rusted in one area that it blew a hole in the line and prevented the vehicle from stopping and required the prompt action for repair. other brake lines look like they may fail in near future. (5) steel portion of power steering line rusted out and blew fluid everywhere preventing the ability to turn the wheel while driving. (6) the frame has heavy rust scale and appears to be rotting in several place. (7) paint is starting to bubble which is indicating body is rusting under paint job. this is a 12 year old vehicle with very bad rotting of metal from salt corrosion. have never seen this much rust on 20+ old vehicles that are in the same northern regions of the us. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 120005 | ||
| (1) noticed that the fuel tank shield is severely rotted out and is barely connected. (2) smell fuel vapors periodically while in the vehicle. (3) fuel tank appears to be rusting, afraid to mess with tank in fear of disturbing the rust and rupturing a hole in tank. (4) brake lines were so severely rusted in one area that it blew a hole in the line and prevented the vehicle from stopping and required the prompt action for repair. other brake lines look like they may fail in near future. (5) steel portion of power steering line rusted out and blew fluid everywhere preventing the ability to turn the wheel while driving. (6) the frame has heavy rust scale and appears to be rotting in several place. (7) paint is starting to bubble which is indicating body is rusting under paint job. this is a 12 year old vehicle with very bad rotting of metal from salt corrosion. have never seen this much rust on 20+ old vehicles that are in the same northern regions of the us. | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 101835 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact stated that the fuel tank was corroded causing a fuel leak . the contact mentioned that fuel fumes were emitted around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified that the fuel tank was in fact corroded and caused the fuel leak. as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 101,835. pmb | |||
| 08/20/2012 | 101835 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact stated the fuel tank rusted causing fuel to be leaked out. the contact stated she smell fuel fumes coming from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who inspected the fuel tank and notice the hole where it was rusted and caused the leak. the dealer was notified who stated they inspected her vehicle in 2008 for fuel leakage but did not notice any failure. any leakage now the contact would have to pay for the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 101,835. mw | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. while parked, the contact noticed an overpowering fuel smell. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak coming from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. while parked, the contact noticed an overpowering fuel smell. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak coming from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. while parked the contact noticed a fuel smell. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available.the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. da | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact stated that he was notified by a concerned citizen that his vehicle was leaking fuel. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that there was a puddle of fuel underneath. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis, but was informed that the failure was not a defect and that the vehicle was just old. the vehicle was not able to be parked on rental property due to the hazard and potential for a fire. the fuel fumes also made the driver feel dizzy, contributing to unsafe driving. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact stated that he was notified by a concerned citizen that his vehicle was leaking fuel. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that there was a puddle of fuel underneath. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis, but was informed that the failure was not a defect and that the vehicle was just old. the vehicle was not able to be parked on rental property due to the hazard and potential for a fire. the fuel fumes also made the driver feel dizzy, contributing to unsafe driving. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. the contact stated that he was notified by a concerned citizen that his vehicle was leaking gasoline. he went to investigate and there was a puddle of gasoline under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but was informed that it was not a defect and that the vehicle was just old. the vehicle is not able to be parked on rental property due to the hazard and potential fire. the gasoline fumes also make the driver feel dizzy contributing to unsafe driving. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. dt | |||