2002 Kia Sportage problems, complaints & recalls

2017-07-27 · Structure:body

“we have religiously cleaned our 2002 sportage with under washing to keep under carriage as clean as possible...yet we are told the frame is too rusted, with holes and cannot be inspected or driven safely...we have less than 90,000 miles on it. why hasn't there been a safety recall on this frame issue...the dealer just said "now is the time to buy …”

2017-07-17 · Structure:body · 163,000 mi

“i purchased a 2002 kia sportage in february of 2017, after driving it for a couple months it all the sudden started rocking side to side uncontrollably while driving. when looking at the car we noticed the whole frame is rusted and falling apart. this is a huge safety problem, especially when it was being used to transport my children.…”

2017-04-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 178,000 mi

“for the past 3 years when going to the gas station to refuel the gas tank, with the car stopped and the engine off, gas suddenly spurts out the gas tank and splashes onto me and my clothing. i have called my kia dealer, but they say there is no recall for this. there are numerous complaints posted on this very same issue. why would you let your …”

2017-03-08 · Seat Belts

“driver side and front passenger shoulder belts are frayed which makes them unable to stay secure. it won't stop upper body movement when brakes are applied quickly. driver side rear passenger window won't go down and motor in door still makes the noise like its wants to work but does not. unable to pump more than a couple dollars of gas before …”

2017-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 113,150 mi

“when the vehicle was hit while parked the bumper was destroyed the airbags did not deploy. the tune signals do not work, the fuses blow eveytime they are replaced, the hazzard signal blows all the fuses, there is a recall on before this year and some after, but not this one. gas fumes inside the vehicle, no dealer in our community can find the pr…”

2016-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted carbon monoxide and caused the contact to fall sleep. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a canal. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact drove the vehicle again and the failure …”

2016-07-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 87,540 mi

“takata recall i purchased this car for my granddaughter on 6-6-2016 it has all the symptoms of kia's recall # cs-048 the car is a 2002 kia sportage vin [xxx] with 87k miles and on july 4th she stopped for a light and the car started to run rough and than stop running, she looked out the window and the road was covered with rough gas from her ca…”

2016-06-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“"takata recall" nothing new, same as this and many other complaints ... component(s): fuel system, gasoline fumes,air bags light stays on, hold light stays on, rust underneath the car,windows dont work, only back left door opens, ac dont work, will run hot if on. consumer location: california all products associated with this complaint expand…”

2016-05-09 · Suspension · 38,500 mi

“rear section of vehicle frame is rotted beyond a safe condition to continue use. rear suspension mount points are crumbling and falling off. vehicle has 38,000 miles. vehicle always parked on pavement or concrete and used as a primary vehicle for an older female. vehicle used very little during winter snow conditions.…”

2016-02-08 · Suspension · 58,400 mi

“i bought a car last week from a private seller, and it has a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. i have not taken it in yet to a mechanic to have it checked out. the seller had replaced the filler hose, and had said the previous owner had replaced the gas tank, so he said there shouldn't have been any issues. i have two grandchildren that ne…”