3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,000 miles

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problem #2

May 032005

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Heat shield broke away, muffler affected and needs replacement due to heat shield. I contacted the Kia dealership in reno, nv and the attendant stated my car is no longer under warranty. I informed him of my car, daughter's and friends vehicles all having heat shield/muffler issue. I asked who I should inform of the possible assembly line issue? he stated "the dealership". my daughter has a 2002 Kia Sportage and a friend has a 2002 Kia Sportage (all 4X4). Within 5 months all three vehicles have had the identicle failure. Am concerned the muffler and/or heat shield can harm occupants in or out of vehicle, especially on highway while traveling in the event any parts should drop off.

- Gardnerville, NV, USA

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problem #1

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The muffler broke two years after purchase of the vehicle.

- Enosburg Falls, VT, USA

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