10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #3

Aug 181998

Sportage

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor to stop. Dealer has adjusted the brakes and problem still exists. Master cylinder was replaced due to complete brake failure.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 151996

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti- lock brake/dash light comes on frequently indicating ABS not working, pedal does not feel normal, goes down roughly making abnormal sound, increase in stopping distance, dealer changed master cylinder/pads/rotors/ bled sensor and brake line, repaired seven times.

- Seminole, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 111996

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Master cylinder replaced.

- Sedona, AZ, USA

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