10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,588 miles

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problem #2

Apr 092001

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • 19,176 miles
Driver's side front seat belt latch does not hold, causing seat belt to pop open while driving. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****743827

- Wauwatosa, WI, USA

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problem #1

Mar 212002

Sportage

  • miles
While traveling and without prior warning a deer appeared in the street. To avoid him, consumer swerved and hit an enbankment. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumers seat belt popped causing consumer to lurch forward and and hit her head. Consumer sustained multiple injuries.

- Rainier, OR, USA

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