5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,667 miles

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problem #3

Jul 232006

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles
: the contact stated there was a smell of gas and a fuel leak observed under the vehicle. It was driven to an independent repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the fuel lines. The dealer has been alerted. The fuel tank and fuel lines had rusted and were leaking gasoline. Updated 08/25/06.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 211999

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
We bought a 1999 Kia in November of 1999. Since then we have had nothing but trouble with it. Every six months there is something gone wrong with it.

- Conway, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jul 052002

Sportage

  • miles
The fuel line came off under hood causing fuel to spill on the engine. Taken to the dealership the dealer said that the clip on fuel line came off. Please provide any additional information.

- Intersession, FL, USA

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