4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,186 miles

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problem #3

May 052006

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,559 miles
: the contact stated the fuel tank assembly developed a hole causing a fuel leak. The dealer replaced the fuel tank and determined the storage assembly also had a leak which could no longer be seen. Gas totally covered that area where the hole was located. The contact also stated when the front passenger side door was locked, the door could not be opened from the outside with the key. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer regarding the lock. Updated 10/4/2006 - the dealer failed to fix the door while it was there for service. The four wheel drive was not activated although the four wheel drive light was illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the vacuum lines.

- Shippensburg, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 182001

Sportage

  • miles
The latch on the hatchback broke twice. (attorney for client).

- Salamanca, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 061999

Sportage

  • miles
Door lock found in the bottom of the door and the key lock clip installed incorrectly from the factory. Nlm

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

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