1999 Kia Sportage 4 Cylinder
Summary:
Horrible
Faults:
Had car serviced for sensor problems 9 times. Had to report it to the Texas Department of Transportation as a lemon. KIA finally had to send an "Engineer" out here to "fix" it.
Wheel cylinder leaks.
Cruise control inoperable.
Muffler has a broken baffle.
Check engine light came on again this morning. No telling why this time.
General Comments:
Have never had so many problems with a car in my life. Since I've owned the car, I've been to the dealership over 10 times - most visits for the same problem. Of course, KIA claims it was a different problem each time - but the symptoms were the same. Each time I returned to the dealership with the same problem, I was told it was my fault - putting the wrong gas in, I replaced my gas cap, I needed a tune-up, etc.
The problems with my sensors caused my car to bog down - often on acceleration into oncoming traffic. Kia is not at all concerned with safety.
Purchasing this "cute" car was the worst, and most expensive mistake I've ever made. I will stick to American-made cars in the future.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th January, 2003
16th Nov 2004, 11:48
Boy, if that is all that is wrong I don't know what your problem really is! Spark plugs have to be replaced. Normal engines don't operate above 5000 RPMs regularly, Maybe you or your passengers should be a little more careful with the cup holders. It doesn't sound like a bad car just not a very caring driver\owner.