Faults:

1. I've replaced the Oxygen Sensor at 38,000 miles (this year).

2. The muffler and tailpipe assembly were replaced at 38,000 miles.

3. Both rear springs have been replaced at 38,000 miles (even the Kia mechanic couldn't explain this one!

4. The paint on the fenders has been peeling unbelievably since the first year I owned the car. The dealer says this is not a warranty covered issue.

5. The rear spare tire release and lock assembly has been replaced at 30,000 miles.

6. There is an unexplained rattle in the rear of the car that the dealer has not been able to pinpoint in nearly four years.

7. For the first year I owned the car, the check engine light came

on without provocation. After far too many trips to the shop to count, it

was finally discovered that there was a hairline crack in the gas tank that was causing this problem.

7. Kia's Consumer Service Center is unresponsive and offers no explanation

or apology for these expensive maintenance issues.

General Comments:

My Sportage has been nothing but trouble from the day I bought it. I guess trying to save money backfires ultimately. I'm spending more money now at the shop than if I had bought a more expensive car. I'm now ready to trade the thing in (which is worth about $6,000). I will never buy another car from KIA ever!

Faults:

Air conditioning started leaking on the passenger side cab compartment, due to a clogged drain hose. C.D. player skipped when you hit the slightest bump in the road. Front brakes started making a ticking noise, dealer could never seem to fix. Four wheel drive shifter hard to get in and out of four wheel drive. Overall, one piece of crap.

General Comments:

Worst vehicle that I have ever owned.

Faults:

The car has a leak in the floor board on the front passenger side.

It has a lot of outside noise.

The back latch broke off when I tried to open it.

General Comments:

My experience with Galeana in Columbia, SC was horrific.

I will never do business with them again, nor will I purchase another Kia.

Faults:

Well there have been a number of recalls on the car, but Kia has honored all the recalls when I called in for an appointment to get it all replaced.

The tail lights, well the plastic that covers the lights, when I first bought it, it was really clear and could see the light bulb, but now you can barely see it.

This car is made to get dents it seems.

General Comments:

Great handling for an SUV of its size.

The interior is very nicely laid out except for the buttons on the stereo.

I would recommend this car to anyone!

Great car, except I hate how Kia is now putting the fake chrome on the grills of the new Kias, looks too cheap.