7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,778 miles

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problem #6

Oct 202011

Sportage

  • 4,290 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and depressing the brakes, the lining fractured on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was towed home where the owner replaced the brake shoes and cylinders on the rear driver and passenger sides. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,290.

- Avova, NE, USA

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problem #5

Aug 252004

Sportage 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles
Brakes need replacing twice in under 18000 miles. Wives car need whole brake system from master cylinder on down under40,00 miles.

- Magnolia, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Dec 312002

Sportage

  • 2,380 miles
2002 Kia Sportage. (nar) first oil change, filter replacement, lube, rattling noise under steering wheel, sluggish transmission shifting and excessive brake residue on right front wheel.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 232004

Sportage

  • 11,000 miles
The vehicle's rotors and brakes failed prematurely. The cause has not been determined. The part has been replaced three times, however problem still exist.

- Salem, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 272003

Sportage

  • miles
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the brakes would make a loud noise. Dealer notified.

- Blanchester, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 252003

Sportage

  • 15,000 miles
While driving the consumer applied the brakes but they did not respond.

- Mauston, WI, USA

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