4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,299 miles

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problem #4

Jul 282006

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,546 miles
Defective gas tank and fuel lines had to be replaced at owner's expense of $836.54 manufacturer refuses to acknowledge defect and pay for repairs to correct the problem. Fortunately, problem was discovered before personal injury. Occurred by fire or explosion!

- Hazleton, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 192006

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,750 miles
Noticed smell of gas. Replaced gas tank and fuel pump/sender unit.

- Tiverton, RI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 022005

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,900 miles
The fuel pump went out. Fuel tank was rusted and had to be replaced, and the bolts broke. The vehicle was out of warranty. Marathon told consumrer the need of a need a new fuelpump. Contacted a couple of Kia dealers they said there were afraid someone else may break the bolts. This happened on August 2, 2005.

- Elgin, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 122000

Sportage

  • miles
Vehicle was leaking gasoline, and fuel line was defective. There was a trail of gasoline miles away, and vehicle just stopped without prior warning. Also, speedometer didn't work, and she didn't know how fast she was going. Consumer felt that vehicle was very unsafe to drive.

- Cinn, OH, USA

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