2001 KIA SPORTAGE Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2001 KIA SPORTAGE
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A CRACK FORMED IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECTED FROM THE RIGHT BALL JOINT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH; AT THAT POINT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED BUT NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN PERFORMED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,600. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,500. UPDATED 05/18/10. *LJ
VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE FOR THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS ON THE ROAD. WHILE DRIVING TWICE, CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN COLLISION. *AK *JB *TS
Other 2001 KIA SPORTAGE Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Structureframe And Members
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint