1.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 97,951 miles
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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!!!!!
- Sterling, CT, USA
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.
- Verona, PA, USA
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.
- Ozone Park, NY, USA
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.
- Salisbury Mills, NY, USA
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.
- Hyde Park, NY, USA
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 NHTSA steps in and protects the american consumer.
- Honeoye Falls, NY, USA
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.
- Stoughton, MA, USA
Frame on my 2000 Kia Sportage completely rusted out. It cost me $1,300 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.
- Laconia, NH, USA
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.
- E Falmouth, MA, USA
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.
- Newland, NC, USA
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.
- Ft Worth, TX, USA
- Milford, CT, USA