3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,000 miles

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problem #3

Oct 012004

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles
Heater coil was replaced three times. The last time the vehicle broke down in the middle of the bridge. Vehicle was towed, and the heater coil was replaced.

- Trout Lake, WA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 272003

(reported on)

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer complained about having problems with windshield. Also stated that there was a crack on windshield which she did not notice in the morning when she drove vehicle to work. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.

- Newport News, VA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 202001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The heater core leaked fluid inside the vehicle. Nlm

- Plattsburg, NY, USA

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