10.0

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

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problem #3

Nov 112001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
The rear latch has been replaced three times, also there is extreme wind noise in coming from the front door.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

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problem #2

Nov 112001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
The rear latch has been replaced three times, also there is extreme wind noise in coming from the front door.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012001

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
All four windows get stuck, doors lock and unlock by themselves, vehicle is trying to shift into 4X4 while vehicle is in motion, air conditioner works 1 out of 4 times, latch opens on back of vehicle while in motion. Black tarry dust on front tires.

- North Hampton, NH, USA

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