Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 16 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGIN T... |
| Mar 19, 2014 | STRUCTURE | I JUST TRIED TO GET MY KIA SPORTAGE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT PLACES THE FRAME IS RUST... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVE... |
| Jul 2, 2012 | STRUCTURE | I HAVE A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE WITH APPROXIMATELY 84,000 MILES AND THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED AND I ... |
| Feb 28, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, ... |
| Jan 23, 2011 | STRUCTURE | MY 2001 KIA SPORTAGE BEGAN TO SWERVE AND WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. I BROUGHT IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT T... |
| Jul 25, 2010 | STRUCTURE | 1 2001 KIA SPORTAGE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. DRY PAVEMENT. REAR OF VEHICLE SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE NOTICE CLUN... |
| Jul 23, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, S... |
| Jun 6, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE REA... |
| Mar 15, 2010 | STRUCTURE | THE WHOLE UNDERBODY OF A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE IS RUSTING OUT , ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GAS TANK. *TR |
| Feb 9, 2010 | STRUCTURE | PURCHASED A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 55200 MILES. WENT TO KIA DEALER BECAUSE OF FUEL LEAK. TECHNICIA... |
| May 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | THE FRAME, BEHIND THE REAR WHEELS, RUSTED TO THE POINT OF NOT PASSING INSPECTION IN 2009. IT COULD... |
| Sep 3, 2003 | STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH FRONT BUMPER FELL OFF. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT NOR DID THE VEHICLE HIT ANYTH... |
| Jun 2, 2003 | STRUCTURE | CAR SEEMS TO NOT WANT TO START WHEN IT RAINS, MOISTURE CAUSES SPORTAGE TO STALL NUMEROUS TIMES UNTIL... |
| Jul 14, 2001 | STRUCTURE | I WAS DRIVING HOME JULY 14TH 2010 WHEN I BEGAN TO HEAR A "THUD" UNDERNEATH MY 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. IT ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STRUCTURE,TIRES | CONSUMER STATE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A TREE, THEN INSTEAD OF BUMPER CATCHING THE IMPACT THE SPARE TIRE... |