10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jul 062002

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 4-wheel drive did not function.

- Peru, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the four wheel drive failed twice.

- Enosburg Falls, VT, USA

problem #5

Oct 032000

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Consumer complains of dysfunctional 4-wheel drive. Manufacturer has been contacted.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #4

Oct 032000

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Consumer complains of dysfunctional 4-wheel drive. Manufacturer has been contacted.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #3

Nov 122001

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While putting vehicle into four wheel drive it would not lock into place, and vehicle would not be on four wheel drive even though light inside turned on, showing four wheel drive on. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

- Barre, VT, USA

problem #2

Jun 042001

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Had to have rotors and pads replaced for 2nd time in 23000 miles. While brake job was being performed they found out that both bearing seals were completlely gone. Removed tires and hubs to find hubs completely contaminated with corrosion. Right front wheel was about to fall off. 4-wheel drive was also inoperative. Replaced both hus to include both rubber vacuum lines, four wheel solenoid and vacuum canister because of contamination. Car drove fine for 3 days, now it has a loud squeel and front end vibration when applying brakes at a normal breaking speed of around 45 mph. Service dept. Could not duplicate problem....I will be returning vehicle back for further service immediately. There is now a groove in left front rotor after only about 400 miles of wear.

- Wilmot, NH, USA

problem #1

Feb 232001

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
4-wheel drive feature does not operate, warning light comes on, indicating that system is working. But 4 wheel drive does not engage, cause unknown.

- Athol, NY, USA