10.0

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

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problem #4

Jan 242002

Sportage

  • miles
While driving 60 mph vehicle would vibrate. Took to dealer, and dealer balanced tires, but problem still exists.

- Eustis, FL, USA

problem #3

Jan 122002

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle pulls from left to right 20-60 mph, especially on main hwy, pulls so hard at times that it feels like it could flip over very easily or throw me into another lane. Had dealership check the sway bar or other parts that could cause this to happen when car was in for other multiple repairs. Dealership said they found nothing wrong with it, however they only drove it 4 miles inside city limits where the speed limit is approx 25-35 miles per hour. Vehicle has been been in repairs numerous times since I bought it brand new in 10/01.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 262001

Sportage

  • miles
Vehicle was pulling to right. Brand new vehicle. It was taken in at 20-30 miles. Dealer replaced front end. All work was covered under warranty.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 102001

Sportage

  • miles
1. vehicle rocks side-to-side when making turns. 2. vehicle has extra play in the steering wheel. 3. vehicle moves(slides) right of the roadwhile driving. 4. front left-side of vehicle shakes(until you can look out front window without having a headache)at 10-60mph. 5. vehicle 's body bounce forward and backward a few times when vehicle comes to complete stop. 6. front driver seatbelt locks sometimes(for no reason). (dot number: 5mhca32900 tiresize: P185/65R14)

- Dolton, IL, USA