NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Kia Sportage 4WD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 326 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #3 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Seat belts — Buckle assemblyCampaign 04V305000 · 24 Jun 2004
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
Risk: The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Electrical systemCampaign 00V205000 · 27 Jul 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. These vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. The written instructions for jump starting are accurate. However, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. If the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture aggressively due to increased internal pressures.
Risk: This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Structure12 · 30%
Fuel/propulsion system12 · 30%
Fuel system10 · 25%
Gasoline10 · 25%
Service brakes7 · 18%
Suspension4 · 10%
Hydraulic4 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
The chassis, and the auto body for this particular vehicle is not safe deteriorize and complete hoden i just talk the car to the mechanic when was find out. We believe that is manufacture problems. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 kia sportage. The contact smelled strong fumes from the gasoline tank. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The current mileage was 85,520. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
I took my vehicle to a shop to get the oil changed and they noticed that the driver side rear of the frame is severely rusted out and needs replacement. Also the fuel tank is leaking at one of the seams in the corner of the tank. I have been told by people in the auto industry that this is a common problem with the…
Some of the major problems include the following;fuel tank leak, heavy rust, frame rusted out. Took it to a kia dealership & was told i needed to have the fuel pump, tank&sensor replaced. Per the advisor at the kia dealership, my car did pass inspection in regards to the"extended warranty"on the fuel tank.i was…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.