The glass portion (only) of the left outside rear view mirror was broken and the dealer advises that replacement is available only as a complete assembly which the dealer says must be purchased as a complete assembly at a cost of approximately $350 including painting of the mirror surround. I looked at the unit and find that the mirror glass is bonded to a black plastic backing that snaps in place. There is no reason other than to pad the bill for the entire unit to be replaced. The dealer will not show us the parts fiche and kia customer service is non-responsive. Can you provide a copy of the parts book breakdown of the left outside rear view mirror for this vehicle? I will appreciate it and will then be able to replace the broken mirror and restore this important safety feature at a reasonable cost. I can see no reason for the broken part to cost, at retail, more than $35 and the installation labor is incidental as it only involves snapping it in place. Thank you very much. Dt
2001 Kia Sportage visibility complaints
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The steering wheel is peeling, I have had it replaced but the new one is doing the same thing. The window strips are all twisted up and make a roaring sound when I drive. I have had them replaced but they still roar. The dash rattles, but they didn't fix it. The rear windows do not roll down. The radio has static most of the time. It doesn't seem to want to go when I accelerate. It kind of sputters and then goes. The bands squeal bad. They have been replaced but they still squeal.
Speedometer malfuctioned/jumped at approx. 30mph to 40 MPH then back down to 20 took back 3x. Suv shimmied at 60+ MPH 3x's took back to dealer dealer replaced tires, electric back windows 3x's to dealer replaced twice, wiring assy-engine, coil ignition, conv. Assy-cat. Replaced (may have caused speedometer , windows etc to operate improperly. R/r main wire harness, r/r both cat convertors, r/r coil and spark plugs, repaired fuel injector wire harness. Vehicle idled at high RPM (SUV power surged to 80 MPH, the slowest I could get the vehicle to go was 40mph and had to use the emergency brake. (throttle cable in wrong poss. At this time transmission is still slipping vehicle at dealership plus I am going through the lemon law and bbautoline. This is the 10 day limit. Kia has not been very hospitable about this situation, I do not feel safe in their vehicle.
While driving, gear shift automatically pops into another gear. Had taken to dealer. *ak consumer states there is wind noise coming from all four doors.
Power windows in rear on both left and right have stop working from time to time.
I was told before purchasing the kia-that the 5-yr warranty covers bumper-to-bumper. The windshield smashed with little impact when a large soft inflatable ball hit the antenna. The windshield has a manufactured unsafe defect.
Motor powered regulator windows have been replaced in vehicle 6 times since april 2001.*ak
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