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2001 Kia Sportage Limited Auto 2WD

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2001 Kia Sportage – front Unverified
Photo: 2002 Kia Sportage 4-Door, front right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (NB-7, 1995–2002); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002 Kia Sportage 4-Door, front right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1999 Kia Sportage 2.0i 16V 4WD by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Kia Sportage AWD NB-Ⅶ Purplish Blue (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Kia Sportage (NB-1) rear by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Kia Sportage JA interior by Corvettec6r, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Kia Sportage Limited Auto 2WD is a 130-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $19,690 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Sportage measures 170.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,690 ($36,134 *)
MSRP with Destination$20,185 ($37,042 *)
Destination Charge$495
Engine
Engine TypeMazda FE-DOHC 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated
Horsepower130 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke86 x 86
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in
Wheels Rear15 in
Tires Front205/75R15
Tires Rear205/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width68.1 in
Height65 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Ground Clearance7.9 in
Cargo Volume55.4 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear37.8 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear31.1 in
Shoulder Room Front54.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.4 in
Hip Room Front52.5 in
Hip Room Rear52.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2001 Kia Sportage Limited Auto 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000

228 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Kia SPORTAGE

Owner Complaints

228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Kia SPORTAGE (25 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System54
Gasoline50
Engine And Engine Cooling44
Service Brakes26
Hydraulic24
Structure24
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 29, 2018 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 WEEKS AFTER I LEFT DEALER STARTED NOTICING A SMELL OF GAS THOUGH WAS. BECAUSE JUST PUT GAS IN .THEN WHEN TURNED ON HEAT SMELL WOULD GET WORSE ! A FEW DAYS AGO WENT TO FILL GAS AND A…”
Jan 7, 2017 · Seat Belts, Wheels, Fuel/Propulsion System
“BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH ONLY 11K MILES FROM AN ELDERLY COUPLE THAT HARDLY DROVE IT. NOW AT 21K MILES, THERE IS A GAS SMELL COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ALSO OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HAS A ROUGH IDLE…”
Nov 20, 2015 · Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SHAKE, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN…”
Apr 1, 2015 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE…”
Dec 30, 2014 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FOR MY TEEN...WHEN FILLING GAS TANK IT BEGINS TO SPEW OUT ONTO HIM . ARE THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK.ALSO A BAD SMELL OF FUMES INSIDE OF CAR,,,,PLEASE HELP THE PROBLEM....*JS”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 KIA SPORTAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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