10.0

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

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problem #8

Apr 092002

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Oil turned to a sluggy/ pasty thickness, engine had to be replaced. Fuel injection system failed. Also, had to be replaced. Please provide any further information, and identification number.

- Credmoor, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 011999

Sportage

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle intermittently stalls at any given speed. Vehicle has been at dealer shop on three occasions/ at an independent repair shop on three occasions and no one could locate cause. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter. Consumer states vehicle has stalled on the freeway at 65 mph, in intersections, and going around corners, the entire fuel system has been replaced along with other parts and vehicle still stalls, possibly engine related.

- Salt Lake, UT, USA

problem #6

Feb 101998

Sportage

  • miles
Remote control window motor blew in the right passager seat front exhuast pipe fell from the manifold, A/C blower switch failed, A/C filter broke,3 times brakes had to be adjusted, head light blew, both oxygen sensors have been replace due to check engine light coming on, currently car is still in the shop for the 21 day concerning the check engine issue.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #5

Dec 111997

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Transmission shifts erratically. In addition, noisy rear brakes due to recent brake adjustments/steering wheel column will not lock/ gas gauge failure/ odometer failure/passenger's side sunvisor disconnects from clip when encountering harsh ride or when visor is pulled down and engine often hard to start.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #4

Feb 011997

Sportage

  • miles
Engine stalls.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #3

Jun 211997

Sportage

  • miles
Car is constantly leaking oil. Manufacturer contacted, replaced the drive lines and two seals, . manufacturer told owner that vehicle would not leak any more. Problem still exists.

- El Darodo Hills, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 191997

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving along vehicle will start shaking and it will just cut off without any warning. Has happened when putting vehicle in reverse or park. Vehicle has been taken in several times for the stalling and they can't find the problem. Had an accident because the vehicle stalled just as I was making a turn to go onto the ramp which caused an accident.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 011996

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Stalled numerous times while driving.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA