6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,144 miles

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problem #4

Aug 152003

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,575 miles
ABS and parking brake dash lights came on. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said that low fluid in master cylinder caused the lights and that the master cylinder had a leak and needed replaced. Also stated that this was a common problem on this year vehicle. Could have lost all braking capability if car was continued driven with the lights on cause fluid levels would drop.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 032003

Sportage

  • miles
Consumer states took vehicle for services and the technician found the master cylinder was leaking also found passenger brake line was leaking. Manufacturer has been notified. Provide further information.

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312000

Sportage

  • miles
Master cylinder leaking. Nlm

- Huffman, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jun 081997

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Master cylinder brake problems;. when applying the brakes the pedal is very hard and there is very little stopping ability. Vehicle at dealership since July 9, 1997. In addition, windshield wipers broke in a driving rain storm, and electric side mirrors broke, preventing driver from adjusting them.

- Annandale, VA, USA

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