10.0

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

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problem #11

Jul 192002

Sportage

  • miles
While pulling out of a parking lot, consumer applied brakes, there was a clunk sound and there were no brakes, consumer had to pull the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to stop.

- Arkansaw, WI, USA

problem #10

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the brakes failed.

- Enosburg Falls, VT, USA

problem #9

Jun 252001

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalls in traffic and loses power.took to dealer, hey cleaned engine, and problem reoccurred. Consumer stated the brakes were replaced after 2 months of owning vehicle, 2 oxygen sensors sensors were replaced, the thermostat was replaced, defroster was defective, the exhaust systems was replaced, and the windshield wiper flew off.

- Sparta, NJ, USA

problem #8

Feb 012002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated that she is experiencing uneven brake ware on the left side of the vehicle.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 012002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Consumer stated that she is experiencing uneven brake ware on the left side of the vehicle.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012001

Sportage

  • miles
Brakes have been replaced four times. By the dealership mechanic. When traveling on highway there is a bumping noise coming from rear wheels. Dealershp was aware of problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 102001

Sportage

  • miles
Was driving 5mph and pulling into a parking spot, applied the brakes which failed, and vehicle did not stop. Had to slam on brakes in order for vehicle to slow down and then stop.

- Port Ritchie, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 222001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving rented vehicle from budget rental the steering and brakes failed causing the vehicle to crash throught a barb wired fence and into a field, the steering wheel did a 360 degree turn and brake would not stop the vehicle. Nlm

- Pisgah For, NC, USA

problem #3

Nov 102000

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 30 mph there was a need for an emergency stop and vehicle began sliding when brakes were applied, striking another vehicle in rear. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Sportage

  • miles
Consumer starting having problems at 13,000 miles. Had extended stopping distance. Dealer stopped the noise but, engine check light still comes on.

- Erbacon, WV, USA

problem #1

Jul 272000

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Kansas City, MO, USA