I was told by a mechanic that worked on the brakes that the frame was rotted in the fall of 2009. I changed the exhaust myself in the fall of 2010 and saw the frame was rotted so bad that I could put my hand completely through several of the holes and noticed several cracks. In march of 2011 the center link for the rear axle broke free from the rotted frame and fell down on top of the drive shaft. I did 2 days worth of very creative welding to put it back together. In april of 2011 gas tank began to leak. Put car up on jack stands to remove gas tank and found the frame had broken above left rear coil spring, the cross member just in front of the rear bumper has a 3-4 inch gap (rotted through-no metal left) and the rear axle has shifted over about 4" causing the right rear tire to rub against the shock. I am shocked that a car can rot this bad in only 10 years and there is still no recall. Wtf!!!!!
2000 Kia Sportage body complaints
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Purchased 2000 kia sportage used. Had rear tires replaced and found frame rusted through and cracked at suspension which was ready to break off the vehicle. Unable to drive car at this time it is unsafe.
Tl*the contact owned a 2000 kia sportage. The vehicle was sold to another person who called the contact and stated that she had been informed that the entire frame under the frame had rotted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My 2000 kia sportage has serious frame rust. The car is only ten years old and I am the original owner. I have taken very good care of this car and the stabilizer bar broke off of the frame and my mechanic states the frame is si rusted it is paper thin and advises not repairing as it would be hazardous. I think this should be subject to a safety recall due to the frame being structurally compromised. This is serious.
My 2000 kia sportage has serious frame rust. The car is only ten years old and I am the original owner. I have taken very good care of this car and can't understand why this would happen. There seem to be many of the same complaints on this. I think this should be subject to a safety recall due to the frame being structurally compromised. This is serious. The frame on the right side of the vehicle is almost broken in two pieces.
2000 kia sportage. Consumer states several problems with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated he had problems with the 4-wheel drive not operating properly. When the 4-wheel drive would engage, it would cause tremendous friction which caused the vehicle to slow down drastically. Also, when it was engaged in a turning mode, the front gear would slip. The gas tank shield was three quarters of the way rotted due to rust and there seemed to be minor gas seepage under what was left of the tank shield. The chassis frame rails, both rear sides were approximately 85% rotted out by rust. The consumer was informed by several repair shops that the rails could not be repaired due to the fact that there was very little good metal to repair and strengthen the vehicle frame.
Entire undercarriage rusted out. Rust start with the shroud over gas tank. Then the neck of the gas fill pipe corroded. Now the entire chaise is rusted. I realize the car is 10 years old but it only has 54,500 original miles on it. Kia should have been made to recall all of the 2000 sportages and forced to fix them. There are far too many of these still on the road and they have become a safety hazard. This not a matter of lack of maintenance, the car has been well care for. This is a matter of a manufacture being allowed to get away with selling an inferior product. Time the federal safety agency steps in and protects the american consumer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. While driving at approximately 30-40 MPH, the rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth. The contact noticed that the entire rear part of the frame near the rear passenger side tire had rusted and the stabilizing bar had fallen off on one side. The vehicle had not been inspected by at a dealership or repair shop at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 115,200. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Frame on my 2000 kia sportage completely rusted out. It cost me 1,300.00 to have it fixed. I should have called kia first but was not able to drive the car and had to get it done asap. I have put about 4,000 dollars into this car in the last year and a half from it rotting out.
While my 2000 kia sportage was on the lift for an oil change and tire rotation the mechanic noticed major frame rust. Said it was unsafe to drive and a potential hazard in an accident if not noticed prior. Would like kia to address this issue.
Frame has rusted out from under, one side is completely broken at the rear and it will not be long until the other breaks. This is so shocking because there is no rust on the body of the car that I can tell.
Tires became bald three months after I bought the car, brake pads and rotor needed replacing. The gas lever has been and is broke again. Hubs were replaced the first time, seals were replaced second time. The heat shield needs to be replaced right now. Passenger side window moves very slow. Timing belt replaced early. Brake light comes on whenever I applied the brakes. I went to an auto dealer and had them check out the brakes. They told me that the master brake cylinder was leaking badly.
The vehicle would not start due to egr and fuel pump relay failures,dealer replaced, also the vehicle stalled while the consumer was driving at 60 MPH, the check engine light came on and stayed on due to maf circuit range problem
Consumer stated that water and airflow was entering inside the vehicle, dealer replaced weather strip, which caused passenger door to adjar, adjusted striker and door still is not closing properly.
Power locks would operate erratically, locking / unlocking by itself while vehicle was running/driving. Dealer notified, and problem stilloccurs. Feel free to provide any further information .
Passenger door is not align properly, it casuses water leakages when washing and will not close properly; dealer replace the weather stripping and the door still will not close properly, been in /out of dealer body shop on four occasion and the door still will not close properly, not unless you slam the door close. Feel free to provide any further information.
Front driverside door won't open and all doors lock without warnings with slightest movement of car. Car failed first vt saftey inspection nov. 00 because severe defect with wheel bearings - brakes pads and rotors replaced with adjustments neccesary to wheel bearing as very loose. Four wheel drive checked in november by kia due to possible hub failure, found no problem. First time using 4wh dr, failed had to be towed to dealership (dec 00) all 4wh dr equipment replaced.
While driving 20 MPH back part of vehicle started to fishtail rapidly across 3 lanes. Towed to dealer who found frame welds that hold suspension had broken.
Vehicle shakes uncontrollably.
While driving driver's side door flew open. Consumer said that the hinges are not mounted correctly. Dealer has been contacted.
When parking vehicle and pulling out the key noticed that key was very hot. Glove compartment was also very hot. There was a noise in the steering wheel. When trying to turn. Consumer took car to dealer, and dealer said that there was something in steering column thatwas wrong. There was too much play in steering.
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