10.0

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

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problem #2

Jun 151999

Sportage

  • miles
I took car back to dealer today and they informed me that since the car does not leak each time car is started that if they cannot cause it to leak while at dealer, that I am out of luck. The representative was very rude and suspicious that I was not telling the truth about the leak. He stated that he would start every two hours and if it does not leak too bad!! I also noted the bad paint for the 3rd time and he laughed at me and said "I don't know what to tell you"! please advise!!

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 081999

Sportage

  • miles
Gas leak from mid right side of car. Happens when car first starts. Several continuous drops in garage and down driveway. 1 drop per second. Does not happen each time car starts. Dealer said there was no leak. Pressurized lines and inspected 3 times in 2 days. Said no sign of leak and if happens again come in. It is going back tomorrow. Leak has happened again. This will make the 5th time I have witnessed the leak. Scared to drive!! will not drive!! please advise!!

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

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