The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to sway back and forth. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where they advised that the vehicle had rusted from the chassis on the rear passenger side. The mechanic also advised that the failure was non-repairable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but was unable to assist. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. Updated 9/16/11 updated 2/9/12

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

1995 to 2002 Kia Sportages frames are rotting out and gas tanks leaking also. Kia refuses to repair or put out a recall on this issue. Vehicles are a safety issue to the public. Ford Windstar had similar problems from 1998 to 2003 back axle rotting out, they are taking action and owning up to the problem. I have been a state inspection mechanic for the state of pa. For 35yrs this defect is going to cause several crashes, maybe deaths. Kia is not concerned about this matter any help would be great. Thanks

- Phila, PA, USA

I have a 1999 Kia Sportage with 55,000 miles on it. The entire frame is rotted and rusted out. Cannot drive the vehicle in safety. Will not pass inspection. I have 6 more months of payments I want to know what I can do about this? this is unacceptable. 3 dealerships would not even take it as a trade! I was told not to drive the vehicle because the gastank could fall down if I hit a bump in the road and the vehicle could explode.

- Randolph, MA, USA

1999 Kia Sportage. I have owned it since 2008. I have had the gas tank patched 3 times, then completely replaced cost of over 400 dollars. My mechanic said the tank kept rusting no matter what he tried and it was defective. All rear brakes twice and now with even new lever and other parts 420 dollars. Now the car is undriveable due to the rear frame which has cracked and separated causing the car to sway and making steering extremely difficult. I thought it was a shock that broke when I heard the clunking sound, took it to the mechanic who informed me the car was to unsafe to drive because the frame is swinging all around. I have no other vehicle and two children am a single parent. Now I can't get to work, appointments, schools ect.

- Franklin, NJ, USA

I own a 1999 Kia Sportage and recently had it racked to see what the noise was that was coming from underneath my car. The entire undercarriage has rusted out and the fame is separating from each other, leaning on the shock absorbers on both sides, there are large holes in the fame where they have rusted through, the fuel tank and shield is rusted out and this car is a ticking time bomb, ready to fall apart, and or if anything hits the fuel tank it will disintegrate and possibly explode. This car is literally coming apart underneath.two of the doors panels underneath have rusted away. Everything is rusted and it scares me to death to be driving it now that I have seen the undercarriage. I have many photos to submit for proof of the problem.apparently this car has been rusting for some time and I have never noticed it. I bought it brand new in September of 1999. It has prematurely rusted out unlike most vehicles which last for many years. I was informed by my brother this past summer and he told me that there was a service campaign on the fuel tank but when I took it to the dealer, they said it was past the 10 year mark by a few months and they wouldn't do anything about it. I have been in contact with Kia to gather information about recalls and service campaign notices of which I only was notified about 3 or 4 of them shortly after I purchased it.

- Springfield, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. When the mechanic was changing the oil he notified the contact that the rear frame had decayed. The vehicle was driveable but had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 115,000. Updated 02/10/11 updated 03/11/11

- Glen Gardner, NJ, USA

The frame is all rust. I had to have the stabilizer bar welded where it come lose from the frame from rust. The bar was on the rear of the car witch maid it go all over the road.

- Mt Orab, OH, USA

My wife was driving on I-80 when the vehicle swayed very badly and almost hit a another vehicle. She immediately slowed and exited the highway. Upon inspection the frame severed and broke where the suspension attaches to the frame right behind the rear tire on the passenger side of the vehicle. This vehicle is a death trap... the mechanic and my insurance adjusted said my wife must have an angel watching over her.

- Dubois, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the rear driver's side frame behind the tires was beginning to rust and disintegrate. There were no recalls for the particular component. The failure and current mileages were 78,000. Updated 01-26-09 updated 01/27/09.

- Dalton, PA, USA

Vehicle has a water leak, water comes in and runs along the glovebox and drips onto the floor. (attorney for client)

- Salamanca, NY, USA