10.0

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

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problem #3

Jun 042001

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Had to have rotors and pads replaced for 2nd time in 23000 miles. While brake job was being performed they found out that both bearing seals were completlely gone. Removed tires and hubs to find hubs completely contaminated with corrosion. Right front wheel was about to fall off. 4-wheel drive was also inoperative. Replaced both hus to include both rubber vacuum lines, four wheel solenoid and vacuum canister because of contamination. Car drove fine for 3 days, now it has a loud squeel and front end vibration when applying brakes at a normal breaking speed of around 45 mph. Service dept. Could not duplicate problem....I will be returning vehicle back for further service immediately. There is now a groove in left front rotor after only about 400 miles of wear.

- Wilmot, NH, USA

problem #2

Aug 232000

Sportage

  • miles
Car has lost power in 1st and 2nd gears, engine light comes on, car smokes, replaced two 02 sensors, tapping noise under hood when start engine, car would not start, once started had gas smell, and blew smoke out exhaust

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #1

Sep 142000

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
I called Kia to report the 4th time the 02 censor died.they did not give me any satisfactory answer. This vehicle has been in the garage 5 times alread. They also have to relpace the computer modulator.

- Willimantic, CT, USA