2000 Kia Sportage review from North America
"A headache waiting to happen"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Around 18000 miles, all 4 spark plugs fouled out, stopped on me in the middle of interstate @ 6am on the way to work.
Around 22000 miles, rear left window stopped working.
Around 33000 miles, Check Engine light started coming on for no reason, tech. can't explain it.
Around 53000 miles (7-6-03), rear-end differential locked up, stopped on me & family on the way home from Tennessee in the middle of interstate, had to be replaced.
At 53223 miles (8-22-03), broke down on the way to work, it started shaking really bad and lost power, had it towed, tech. said it was plugs & wires, replaced all wires, plugs & coils; that did not fix car. They have no idea what it wrong with it.
General comments?
This is not a very reliable vehicle.
I am very unsatisfied with it and do not forsee ever buying another Kia.
Have tried to trade it in numerous times, the most anyone will give me for it is $3000-$4000' and it's only 3 years old.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53223 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2003 |