2001 Kia Sportage body problems

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Body · 160,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle begin to shake, the brake warning indicator illuminated, and the brakes failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 01/12/16*lj ;updated VIN invalid 4/25/18*jb

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Body · 131,000 miles · NY

I just tried to get my kia sportage inspected and was told by two different places the frame is rusted right out and I shouldn't even be driving it. I just looked online about the problem and there are alot of complaints and feel there should be a recall to fix the problem. The car is fine otherwise. If there is no recall I am going to be without a vehicle now because I cant afford another one.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 193,000 miles · MA

I was hearing a clunk every time I started going forward and backwards and got underneath the car to notice the frame crossmember was totally separated from the frame. It is the frame crossbar that holds the rear axle support to the frame. The affected frame cross member goes underneath the gas tank and would require 2 days labor to fix at my local repair shop. To remove the gas tank is one project and to have a new welded support bar is another project and will cost alot to fix. I called kia for possible recalls and they said "oh its out of warranty" goodluck with that!!! This car is unsafe and could have caused serious damage.

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Body · 36,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 100,004 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Body · 84,000 miles · NH

I have a 2001 kia sportage with approximately 84,000 miles and the frame is completely rotted and I was told it was unsafe to drive on public roads.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Body · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. The contact stated that while having regular maintenance, the mechanic notified her that the frame was severely corroded. The mechanic stated that the vehicle was not able to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 91,000 miles · MA

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 someone's life.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Body · 105,280 miles · RI

My 2001 kia sportage began to swerve and was all over the road. I brought it to a repair shop that told me the frame was rotted were the stabilizer connected to the chassis. Honda has the same problem and recalled the vehicle.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Body · 137,000 miles · MA

1 2001 kia sportage driving on highway. Dry pavement. Rear of vehicle sways side to side notice clunking sound intermittent 2. Chassis is rotted everytime vehicle driven failure occurs. Turning corners, accelerating, or if bags or luggage are loaded in rear of vehicle. Vehicle sways or feels like you are driving on very low tires in the rear of vehicle. 3.nothing can be done to correct the failure. The rear of the chassis is completely rotted on both chassis rails, also the cross member that stabilizes the rear of the chassis is so rotted there is a 5" oval hole through the cross member. Please look into this problem. The vehicle has been maintained looks great from the top but from underneath you can literally poke holes in the chassis with a screwdriver. Mechanic recommendation : unfit/unsafe for travel on public roads. Vehicle is presently sitting in yard undrivable. I have pics of the rot to send to the federal safety agency if this will help get investigation started.