10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,033 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Kia Sportage. While driving 55 mph, the engine roared. The dealer stated that the manifold cracked and repairs were made. The current mileage was 83,846 and failure mileage was 18,000.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
Heat shield broke away, muffler affected and needs replacement due to heat shield. My mom contacted the Kia dealership in reno, nv regarding the issue. The person she spoke with stated my car was under warranty, but since (while I was traveling and in ca and the rattle got so bad I had a licensed mechanic wire it together) he says it is now not covered under warranty. My mom asked the guy at the dealership who she should contact, such as, Kia motor America, as a possible assembly line issue. He stated to her (and she has a complaint for filed out as well through NHTSA today) "the dealership." My concern is a safety issue and concerns over a "dealership" turning in safety issues to the proper authority, let alone my car should have been fixed regardless of who touched it as I was traveling out of state. The muffler had to be wired or it would have fallen off due to the heat shield breaking away and damaging the muffler system. I have a young child and her safety comes first!
- Gardnerville, NV, USA
Vehicle caught on fire within the engine compartment on three separate occasions while driving 45 mph or more. Consumer extinguished the fires. After the last incident vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the cause was due to oil dripping onto the manifold. Manufacturer was also notified.
- Mountain View, AR, USA
- Hollister, MO, USA