5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,190 miles

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2001 Kia Sportage body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2001 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 032003

Sportage

  • 28,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 50 mph front bumper fell off. There was no accident nor did the vehicle hit anything in the road. After bumper fell off vehicle moved at such a rate of speed that the it ran over the bumper. Manufacturer and the dealer have been notified.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #1

Jul 082003

(reported on)

Sportage

  • 9,880 miles
Consumer state vehicle backed into a tree, then instead of bumper catching the impact the spare tire carrier was crushed. Bumper was not strong at all.

- Spiopook, OK, USA

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