3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,230 miles

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problem #2

Feb 182003

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,459 miles
1998 Kia Sportage. Faillure to crank. After being driven for a while it cuts off while driving. Hard to crank. Fuel pump was replaced, but it's doing the same thing. Rear windshield wiper doesn't work all the time. Four wheel drive doesn't work all the time.

- Chesapeake Beach, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jun 251998

Sportage

  • miles
Fuel pump and hose assembly failed.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

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