10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

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problem #4

May 301998

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Also, engine check light will be on. Vehicle has been to dealer 4 times. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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problem #3

Aug 041998

Sportage

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine valves. Engine check light continues to stay illuminated. The consumer stated vehicle has been serviced for the same problem 4 times.

- Eafb, AK, USA

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problem #2

Oct 091998

Sportage

  • miles
Engine check light came on and the vehicle stalled out. Smelled a burning smell, dealer contacted, and attributed the problem to faulty wiring, under warrany, repair work done.

- South Grafton, MA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 161998

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
The engine check light comes on and won't go off. When the car is turned off can smell something burning. Dealer can't find problem.

- Humble, TX, USA

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