Faults:

Everything has gone wrong. You need a separate job just to keep up your KIA driving habits. Tune ups are very expensive. You take the car in for and oil change and wind up spending 800 on other up keep that is not standard.

All my maintenance was done correctly. Tune ups at 30K, 60K no problem. That is Reasonable. Then again I had to turn around and do another one at 70K again at 95K and again at 100K. I can't wait to unload this vehicle that is if someone will take it as a trade in. Stereo went. Catalytic converter melted down at 68,000 miles. They replaced it out of shear pity since I cried in front of the service person at the dealer. My 4 wheel drive to my knowledge has never worked. My windows stop working time and time again. My alternator died at 98K, I have had 3 batteries since the purchase of the car. I won't even go into how many times the brakes have been replaced. KIA - as someone perfectly put it - Killed In Action.

General Comments:

Killed In Action - KIA.

Faults:

Can't say the Kia is good or bad. Since I have had it I have had to have the fender guards repainted.

Changed the brakes once.

Changed the tires once.

Have had problems with acceleration.

Factory CD player has a mind of its own.

My speakers sound like I'm in a trash can full of plastic when I turn the radio up to 10.

Check engine light plays peek-a-boo with me.

Clutch started sticking to the floor.

Had to almost pull the motor out to changed the spark plugs.

General Comments:

Over all I guess I found one of the best Kia ever made. I'm pushing for 200,000 miles then overhaul the engine.

Faults:

I have had no problems with my Sportage. I am surprised at all the negative comments from other owners. The only thing I have seen is that the fan belt makes some noise and is about due for replacement. I was told by the used car dealer where I purchased it, that it had been serviced and new brakes had been installed. With over 60,000 miles and purchase price of $7000, I think it's a very good deal. Am I just lucky?

General Comments:

I have found this sportage to be reliable and have had no repair costs in 6000 miles over the past 4 months.

Faults:

Front wheel drive 2000.00, complete muffler system, automatic transmission.

General Comments:

Nice looking truck, but its to slow to small and stays broke down with no power at all.

Faults:

Each of 4 window motors replaced, 2 within first 3 months, 1 nonfunctional now.

Non-functional seat belts replaced at 10,000 miles, Still messed up.

Muffler and tail pipes replaced at 12,000 miles.

Catalytic converter replaced on recall at 25,000 miles.

Constant issues with check engine light throughout the lifetime of the vehicle, It's on now.

Wire harness replaced at 30,000 miles.

Front Brakes and Rotors shot 6 months after first brake job.

Rear brakes gone 2 months later.

Stitching on rear seat came apart at around 25,000 miles.

Front left wheel hub destroyed at 35,000 uncovered by warranty and costing $400 to repair.

Temperamental chugging when cold, sometimes dangerously un-drivable until it warms up fully.

General Comments:

This vehicle is atrocious and has scared me out of buying new cars at all for awhile. I'm going to go find a nice used car with a stable history and relax for awhile. There is now way it could cost me more to maintain then the Sportage has.

I've never seen a hub destroyed on a car of any age, much less a 3 year old vehicle.

The sportage is slow to accelerate and slow to get into gear.

The sheer volume of issues, including those not mentioned above, point out that this car is an annoyance to own under a full warranty and a constant financial drain outside of warranty. Find another reason for pulling your hair out and stay away from the Kia Sportage.