4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,333 miles

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problem #3

Feb 242003

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
Smoke had come out of the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who stated the wires in steering column caused friction. The mechanic stated that eventually the vehicle would burn to the ground. The battery was replaced twice due to a corroded cable which lead to the engine. The horn was inoperative and the consumer was unsure if the air bag(s) would deploy.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

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problem #2

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the horn failed.

- Enosburg Falls, VT, USA

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problem #1

Mar 282001

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Horn assembly will not sound when pressed in certain spots. Dealer has been notified.

- Kingston, NY, USA

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