10.0

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

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problem #3

Feb 021999

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Passenger side mirror unable to adjust- broken inside, need to replace- parts on back order.

- Erie, PA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 301998

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Erie, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 111998

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: Hydraulic brake pedal has to be pressed to the floor before vehicle stops. The lifters made loud noises & rattling & needed to be changed. Rear door is off line & not shutting properly. Customer states drivers side mirror fell off. The check engine light is on due to oxygen sensor failure. The rear hatch does not close properly. The customer stated that there was a ticking noise at engine when hot or cold, this happens all the time. Dome light screw fell off, dealer found loose ground at light, the ground was resecured and a new screw was installed.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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