2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,180 miles

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problem #6

Jan 102014

Sportage

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently and caused that contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was corrosion on the rear end of the vehicle after he regained control, stopped and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Albany, OH, USA

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problem #5

Dec 202013

Sportage

  • 161,000 miles
Rear frame of my 1999 Kia Sportage rotted, and causing the whole rearend to shift severely. At 30mph. Causing me to park my Sportage. Rest of the frame in good shape.

- Albany, OH, USA

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problem #4

Nov 042013

Sportage

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when a larger truck passed him on the roadway and caused the contact's vehicle to swerve into another lane. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

- Wilkes Barre, PA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 162011

Sportage

  • 72,083 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact took the vehicle for an oil change and was told that the frame of the vehicle was rusted completely. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where an engineer for the manufacturer inspected and determined that the rear frame was severely rusted and could not be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 72,083.

- Barbersville, WV, USA

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problem #2

Dec 082000

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
No lights on dashboard came on.this is one time engine check light did not come on. Oil all over motor. Around area of dip stick.pressure from motor blew out dip stick has anyone else had to replace motor on these cars? also have had brakes replaced 5 times. Wiper assembly replaced. Fourwheel drive hose replaced. Windsheild replaced. Emissons replaced. Rotors 5 times. Seats front and back 1 time each. Soft top replaced 3 times need replaced again.smells like sulfur all the time. Will never buy one again. First I have to pay $3000 for a new motor and pay this one off.asked for help from Kia they said no.they will not replace motor. I bought extended warrenty. Don't buy it doesn't cover brakes or rotors or hubs.had headlight switch by motor replaced no headlights they would go off when I put them from high beam to low beam or low to high. Then they stopped working alltogether had to hold switch to see to get home.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 181999

Sportage

  • miles
Center console will not lock. Nlm

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

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