3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,421 miles

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problem #1

Aug 042003

(reported on)

Sportage

  • 41,421 miles
The spare tire blew out while driving at 65 mph, spare tire was on vehicle at time, and damaged other vehicle components. This resulted in loss of control, and almost caused an accident.

- Merced, CA, USA