2002 Kia Sportage review from North America
"As cheaply made as a wooden toy airplane"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2002 Kia Sportage/Ongoing rotor & brake pad replacement (4+ times), had to have alternator replaced, had to have whole exhaust system replaced, had to have rear window motors replaced, had to have alarm fixed, all of this by 12,000 miles! Ended up filing a lemon law case with an attorney and finally got Kia to buy it back, whole process took 2 months. Own a 2003 Toyota RAV4 now!!!
General comments?
I would never never buy another Kia again, after researching the Internet, I see that most Kias have the same problem! I should have researched this prior to buying it, I'm just glad to finally be rid of that thing!
Recommended Reviews:
  | Waste of money |
| 2001 - Sportage LX Standard Gas Thank god for the factory warranty |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14200 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |