4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,000 miles

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problem #4

Nov 272008

Sportage

  • 69,000 miles
I purchased my Kia used, from a dealer, less than a year ago, and it passed the electronic systems check for vehicle inspection. I immediately had to have dealer replace the gasoline tank after smelling gasoline. This car is used solely for light usage to Transport myself and my children to and from dr's and grocery stores. After owning the car for less than two months, check engine light came on, reporting issue with catalyst. Found a recall on this issue and am trying to get original dealer to fix. Now experiencing loss of power to engage inclines or hills, causing a hazard to other drivers. Also back brakes simply "blew"! without any forewarning, with my children in the car, I lost all braking abilities. Thank goodness I was not going fast and have a standard to quickly downshift. My mother was killed due to loss of brakes, and it was an absolute panicking situation for me emotionally. Being a single mother I rely on mechanics to do all my work, and I had just had all my fuel levels topped off and my pads checked, without any issue found. I have also had an intermittent issue with the front seat belts remaining engaged. The dealer warranty expired and I am stuck with recalls nobody seems to want to fix!

- Penn Yan, NY, USA

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problem #3

Aug 152008

Sportage

  • miles
The contact owns a 1999 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle is gradually leaking brake fluid and he is constantly having to add more fluid. Also, the vehicle stalls intermittently while driving between 30-50 mph and merging into traffic. His VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 98V222000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping and fittings) and 99V325000 (electrical system:wiring); however, the dealer will repair the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign id number 04V305000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The current mileage was 107,812 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011999

Sportage 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Kia Sportage 1999: Brake system needs to be replaced by the dealership every 15000 miles, rotors every 50,000.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012003

Sportage

  • miles
There was loud squeaking and grinding noise coming from the rear wheel. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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