Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 100004 | 1 | |
| As my wife was driving home from work she noticed the rear of the suv was swaying upon further inspection of myself and an auto mechanic we found a crack in the rt rear frame the mechanic told us to park it and contact kia. told by kia as this car was now over 100,000 miles that it was no longer covered and there was nothing that could be done or it . well we welded on a few pieces of steel and it lasted only another 3 months and it started again this time we checked and found that the frame was rotted from the passenger door to the back end of the vehicle you could put your finger thru it car is now parked and wont be driven again. kia will do nothing about this. i went to the bone yard to see if they had a frame and the 7 kias that i checked all had the same problem if i were you and i owned a kia i would check this out before i drove another mile. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportgage. the contact was driving 40 mph when she lost control of the vehicle and experienced a difficult time steering straight. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic stated that the track bar, which was connected to the rear axle, was corroded and needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,500. and the current mileage was 65,600. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 kia sportgage. the contact was driving 40 mph when she lost control of the vehicle and experienced a difficult time steering straight. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic stated that the track bar, which was connected to the rear axle, was corroded and needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,500. and the current mileage was 65,600. sm. | |||
| 11/17/2011 | 65500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 kia sportgage. the contact was driving 40mph when the vehicle loss control and the vehicle became hard to steer straight on the road. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the track bar connected to the rear axle was corroded and needed replacement. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,500. and the current mileage was 65,600. rds | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Stabilizer connected to the chasis rotted from the frame and the brakes stopped working because where the brake line was connected to the frame was rotted. brought the car to an independent mechanic to find this out. cannot drive the vehicle in current condition as it is extremely unsafe. i was lucky i wasn't going fast and was able to get the car off the road. people should be notified to have this checked immediately, it could save someones life. | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 58 | ||
| Continual problems with 2001 kia sportage convertible. replacement of brakes 5 times, replacement of belts 6 times and 14 other problems. *bf the cup holder, convertible top, and belts were replaced. the alarm wires were re-adjusted, the ac compressor, ignition coil pack, cd player right rear axle, right front strut, catalytic converter, center console, rear window fuse, spark plug and engine harness were all replaced numerous times. *jb *nm | |||
| 01/23/2002 | |||
| When vehicle is started engine check light comes on due to a problem with cable harness.also while driving vehicle vibrates and completely shutsdown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 4 | ||
| Consumer stated fuel will not allow the tank to fill up with fuel, consumer took vehicle to dealer and had some parts replaced, the vehicle has been back to the dealer 4 times and the problem still exists.*ak consumer also stated the vehicle pulls from left to right, and the check engine light illuminated.*slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicle not been stable. also stated that when she is driving the vehicle on the highway any vehicle that passes by the vehicle with the wind it will push the vehicle to loose stability and will swing lane by lane on the highway. dealer was contacted and stated that since she has made her first payment yet that they could not do any type of work on it. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/24/2002 | |||
| While driving 60 mph vehicle would vibrate. took to dealer, and dealer balanced tires, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle pulls from left to right 20-60 mph, especially on main hwy, pulls so hard at times that it feels like it could flip over very easily or throw me into another lane. had dealership check the sway bar or other parts that could cause this to happen when car was in for other multiple repairs. dealership said they found nothing wrong with it, however they only drove it 4 miles inside city limits where the speed limit is approx 25-35 miles per hour. vehicle has been been in repairs numerous times since i bought it brand new in 10/01.*ak | |||
| 03/26/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was pulling to right. brand new vehicle. it was taken in at 20-30 miles. dealer replaced front end. all work was covered under warranty.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2001 | 12/01/2000 | ||
| 1. vehicle rocks side-to-side when making turns. 2. vehicle has extra play in the steering wheel. 3. vehicle moves(slides) right of the roadwhile driving. 4. front left-side of vehicle shakes(until you can look out front window without having a headache)at 10-60mph. 5. vehicle 's body bounce forward and backward a few times when vehicle comes to complete stop. 6. front driver seatbelt locks sometimes(for no reason).*ak (dot number: 5mhca32900 tiresize: p185/65r14) | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/31/2003 | 19600 | 1 | 12/28/2001 |
| Right lower control arm bolts sheered off | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 76000 | 2 | 06/10/2001 |
| 2001 kia sportage 4x4 with 76k miles. within the last 3 weeks i have had to have the front brakes totally replaced, alternator and 2 belts replaced, muffler tailpipe rusted thru, and both front bearing hubs need to be replaced (wobbly).*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 121500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. while driving approximately 30 mph, a crack formed in the exhaust manifold. the stabilizer bar disconnected from the right ball joint while traveling at approximately 5 mph; at that point, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left. there were no warnings before the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed but no repairs had been performed when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 121,600. the failure mileage was approximately 121,500. updated 05/18/10. *lj | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 768 | 2 | |
| 2001 kia sportage suffered two complete engine failures.*mr along with the engine failures, there were problems with the radio, battery and the terminals, front brakes, a sensor knock, exhaust system, air condition, valve cover gasket, front wheel bearings, front pads and rotors, cruise control, and a defective idler arm. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 2 | ||
| 2001 kia sportage, stopped dead in the middle of a major highway. *bf the consumer was unable to get a full alignment because the idler was defective, on 2 occasions the vehicle would not start and it had to be jump started, which was due to defective battery terminals, the radio, font brakes exhaust system, air condition valve cover gasket, front wheel bearing, cruise control were all inoperative, the vehicle has had 2 engine replacements, and the drive belts were out of tension. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 768 | 4 | |
| Vehicle's engine and a/c failed. *nm the consumer had to replace two engines within a 40000 mile usage. the vehicle stopped dead on a very busy us route 1 hwy. the sudden stop caused a traffic tie up and the vehicle was nearly rear ended by a air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>air conditioning, the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement, valve cover gasket, front wheel bearings, drive belts out of tension, cruise control, v belts replaced, brakes and rotors, exhaust system. *tc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 27500 | 15 | |
| I purchased a kia sportage from a dealership who said the vehicle still had its full power train warranty bumper to bumper for 7 years. the kia has low mileage and still does due to the fact it has been setting at the kia garage and they will not do anything to the vehicle. the vehicle had multiple issues with problems from the exhaust, front suspension, moto, and the 4wd transfer system. i cannot get the kia dealership to fix the vehicle saying they cannot replicate the problem. i have had to pay my local mechanic $100.00 to find the problems and said they definitely needed fixing or the vehicle would run into more expense as time lingers on. the head gasket is blown and leaking oil, loosing compression and eventually the motor will fail to operate. my wife has a quadriplegic daughter who needs around the clock attention and she needs the vehicle to transport her back and forth to the hospital twice monthly, and she attends church with her daughter several times per month as well. i am afraid that the vehicle is going to malfunction with her daughter inside and if she gets cold then she faces possible sock, pneumonia and is extremely suspectible to any kind of sickness. kia motors has fought me as well as their safety hook, line and sinker trying to save them a buck. if there is someone out there who will listen to my complaint please contact kia and tell them to fix this vehicle or recommed someone who will take them to court to bring justice into this issue. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 07/29/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 kia sportage seems to have the same recall defect as the 2001-2004 optima. the car only has 45,000 miles on it and was just declared unfixable at the dealership due to the rear suspension rotted off the frame. the service technician said it was the second one he saw today, same model/year. *tr | |||