5.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,481 miles

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problem #3

Jan 142004

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
Rotors and pads were replaced every 10,000 miles. The last time vehicle was repaired the rotors/pads and calipers were replaced. Consumer stated brakes were replaced three times. Dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also dealer replaced left and right axles.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Mar 112003

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,443 miles
The brake pedal traveled all the way to the floor while braking. The dealer replaced the caliper and the problem still existed.

- Hinton, WV, USA

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problem #1

May 142001

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Brake caliper arm cracked, causing brake pads and rotors to prematurely wear.

- Tiltonsville, OH, USA

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