2002 Kia Sportage
Summary:
Nice, reliable car, for a good price
Faults:
After 25,000 miles, the cooling fan broke.
Rattling motion occurred for a week after running something over in the road.
General Comments:
I love my KIA Sportage.
The main problem I have encountered was the cooling fan. All of the blades completely broke off. I took it in to the dealership though, and they are replacing it. It turned out that the cooling fan breaking is a technical problem in all the KIA Sportage.
The service center at the dealership was very helpful. They got the job quick and my car was returned by the time I needed it.
The interior of the car is really nice. The seats are comfortable. There is plenty of storage room in the back. It seats four to five people comfortably. The only disadvantage is the cup holders located above the stereo system and clutch area. I'm afraid of spilling my drink and sometimes the drinks won't fit.
Careful not to run over anything or bump anything in the road. The whole car would shake at a moderate rate after starting, but eventually ceased after a week. Since the fan broke, the rattling stopped, which is nice.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 27th July, 2004
9th Jul 2004, 10:11
The engine light usually comes on if the engine is not shut off before the gas cap is removed. This causes the vapor recovery (emission stuff) to read a failure and the light will remain on till re-set. Will also come on if hose to vapor breather in box under rear bumper is pinched off with packed in mud. Both problems are a nuisance, but nothing more. Tough cheap 4x4 but does have it's quirks.