Faults:

Brakes Failed, Gearbox failed, engine is finicky. The manuals are really hard to get so you have to go to the dealer. I got charged a thousand bucks to change two lousy plugs and a transfer case gasket. Now, it won't start in a small temperature range - between eighty and ninety-five degrees, but at all other times. Alas, I live in AZ so it's often that temp in the morning. I'm terrified to go for another expensive repair on what is probably a tiny problem if I had a simple manual. I think they hoard their manuals so you have to get a repair and get raped.

General Comments:

I bought it cheap. It pulls well, but I sure am tired of weird engine lights and problems that are inscrutable. I also wish they'd make their manuals more easily available, and more general. Or if you could get a manual at all.

Faults:

I've had to replace the alternator, front disc brakes, pads and most recently a tune up after it was discovered that the shaking of the car was due to the oil soaked spark plug that was pulled out of it.

General Comments:

The Good: The car has an awesome turning radius. The seat is easy to slide down in the back. The mpg is OK, but I would think it would be better for a car this size. Wonderful power steering. Holds it's oil well. Still sounds good while idle and running. The interior is beautiful still. Even though the aforementioned parts had to be replaced, they were relatively inexpensive.

The cons: The convertible top has a hole in the back. Homeless people have actually gotten into my car because the convertible is so easy to take down. The Air conditioning did leak, and I suspect it will again this summer. Other than that, this is a very good car, but then again I'm single and don't know how good of a family car it is.

Faults:

Brakes squeal all the time.

Brake dust is difficult to get rid of.

There is grinding when the gears shift.

General Comments:

The car is quite comfortable, but safety should outweigh comfort and this is not a safe vehicle. It is top heavy and my mother died when the KIA flipped on its top and continued to roll down the interstate. It slid for about a tenth of a mile before coming to rest on its top.

Even when the brakes were changed and cleaned they would squeal all the time.

This SUV did make for a nice ride and had lots of room for travel and hauling goods.

Faults:

Spark plugs, Timing Belt, Brake pads, Roaters.

General Comments:

The Sportage is a OK car. Most of my problems were in the last 2 years. Its in the shop now getting the timing belt replaced. Setting me back about $350. Up until last year the car/truck has been excellent.

Faults:

Overall, the Kia is reliable, but I have had a few repairs in the first 2 yrs. Nothing major, and everything, but the spare tire lock was covered under warranty.

I've kept the interior clean and it's still like new.

General Comments:

My Kia doesn't have any power, and it's unlikely I'll buy another small vehicle.

I am on 66,500 miles and I doubt it will last past 100,000.

Faults:

Air conditioner condenses and leaks into the passenger side floorboards. Have had it checked 3 times for this and states that "nothing is wrong". Something broke in the engine supports about three years ago and the entire engine had to be removed and the support piece replaced. Front end suspension was rebuilt, brakes replaced twice and mind you it still only has 30,000 miles on it in 5 years with all these problems!

General Comments:

Not enough leg room in back for an adult.

Too light of a vehicle to be a serious 4WD SUV.