10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 111999

Sportage

  • miles
Windshield washer motor failed. Nlm

- Huffman, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 101999

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor continuously has internal electrical short/ABS indicator continually comes loose and "backs out of relay block/ power windows/mirrors switch contacts backing off, causing "open circuits".

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011998

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor failed two times.

- Newark, NJ, USA

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