Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Unknown Unknown Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 4%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Unknown Unknown, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The problem is related to malfunction of the rearview mirrors supplied with the vehicle since date of purchase. These rearview mirrors do not monitor the real distance of the approaching vehicles from the back, giving the wrong impression to the driver that those vehicles are farther back than they really are. While on the maneuver of changing lanes based on the wrong information these mirrors monitor to me, I have been on the verge of several serious accidents. …”

NHTSA complaint #743579, filed 2001-04

“Rear back window has been leaking, im sure since before we purchased the vehicle. Weatherstrip has been replaced twice, window has been removed and repositioned twice, and this last time in shop was kia motors final attempt. Repair shop used an after market window sealant to try to cover up leaks. Aftermarket sealant is all on top of inside of the window and is even on the healiner. Back deck, rear seats, and 1/4 of headliner has been soaked due to water leak. Unfortunately water is leaking into spare tire compartmnet now. Dealer/repair shop doesn't know what else to do with this rear window. …”

NHTSA complaint #748031, filed 2001-07

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	3	5%
2001	2	4%
2000	6	6%
1999	6	6%
1998	4	8%
1997	2	5%
1996	1	4%
1994	2	11%
1992	1	9%

Other parts of the 2001 Unknown Unknown

Tires
11 complaints Exterior lighting
8 complaints Brakes
5 complaints Electrical system
5 complaints Fuel system
4 complaints Steering
4 complaints Body and structure
4 complaints Engine cooling
3 complaints Other or unknown
3 complaints Suspension
3 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Unknown Unknown

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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