2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 052003

(reported on)

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles
The rear seat belt on the passenger's side will not release.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 232003

(reported on)

Sportage

  • 45,000 miles
Received recall 02 V 216 000 concerning front seat belts, but rear seat belt failed in this vehicle. Dealership was not replacing the rear seat belt under the recall remedy.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA