3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,973 miles

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problem #3

Jul 012010

Sportage 4WD

  • 120,520 miles
My 2000 Kia Sportage has serious frame rust. The car is only ten years old and I am the original owner. I have taken very good care of this car and can't understand why this would happen. There seem to be many of the same complaints on this. I think this should be subject to a safety recall due to the frame being structurally compromised. This is serious. The frame on the right side of the vehicle is almost broken in two pieces.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 122005

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,400 miles
Tires became bald three months after I bought the car, brake pads and rotor needed replacing. The gas lever has been and is broke again. Hubs were replaced the first time, seals were replaced second time. The heat shield needs to be replaced right now. Passenger side window moves very slow. Timing belt replaced early. Brake light comes on whenever I applied the brakes. I went to an auto dealer and had them check out the brakes. They told me that the master brake cylinder was leaking badly.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 102000

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Vehicle shakes uncontrollably.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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