Faults:

Timing belt broke, warped 4 valves. Keeps blowing the fuse for the electric door locks.

General Comments:

I bought the Sportage cause it looked good, I really hadn't checked it out a lot. I like the way it drives, but I can't believe how much parts cost for it, and how hard it is to even change the spark plugs. Overall, I think I'll keep it for a while, you always have trouble with used cars, but I'm pleased with the KIA Sportage for the moment.

Faults:

Replaced the timing belt at 110,000 miles.

Kia delearship wanted $385 to replace it. I got the Honda dealership to do it for $225.

Spark plugs fouled out at 120,000 miles.

Kia dealership charged me $200 to replace them. The dealerships basic, plain spark plug was $4 each. Bosch Platinum's are under $2.

I imagine because I live close to the beach, the salt air corroded my emission system. Had to be replaced, was under warranty.

General Comments:

Overall the reliability of this vehicle is outstanding. I was weary about purchasing it in the beginning because of all the bad things I'd heard about the Kia line. However, not many of my friends or peers can brag about the 120,000 miles that they have on their 4 year old vehicle that is still in perfect running condition. Yes I have had some minor problems with the vehicle, but anybody that has owned more than 2 cars in their life knows that the 1 guaranteed thing that your car will do one day is to break down when you least expect it. However, you can do things to prevent this by keeping up on your maintenance. I say "your" maintenance, and not the dealerships maintenance schedule because the dealerships, and the manufacturers maintenance don't always coincide. The dealership is out to make money, and they do it by charging you exuberant amounts for service.

For those who say this little 2.0 liter four cylinder doesn't perform, I have had 3 reckless driving tickets in 4 years, because of the magnum size performance this pint size guys spits out. It'll run, if you push it to. Friends who drive my Sportage, refer to it as "peppy", because it reminds you of an energetic puppy, begging to play.

The vehicle is very fun to drive, and actually corners very well.

I expect my Kia to go at least another 100,000 miles and probably much more. However, I don't expect to be driving it by then; but who knows.

Faults:

This car is great; the only problem I have had with it is that when I got it, it had some water in the fuel tank and stalled for about 100 miles until it was all gone.

General Comments:

The seats are very nice and has a good sound system.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable, even when it has had some serious off-road work. Apart from wear and tear of off-road traveling this car has been comfortable. The engine has good pulling power and even when loaded down it pulls well, especially in third gear. It sits four in comfort, five at a squeeze. It handles well, on and off road, but while the steering has no feel, it is light and responsive. The cabin is designed for use and not comfort, but it could be worse. A great all round car.

Faults:

It seem like everything that can go wrong has gone wrong. And most of it all seem to be electrical and always something different. Then the brakes and now there is something going on with the calipers (?). Two different places told me two different things. 1. the calipers need replacing and I need another brake job 2. The calipers need opening up and I need brake pads. Either way it is going to cost me 400+ to get one of the other done. The fact they say about the convertible top coming of easily NOT! The engine light always comes on. I could have just bought a tracker and been done with it. This car in the first year was good, I drove to VA and back in it, but as soon as it started to need repairs it went totally down hill from there.

General Comments:

I understand they don't make the sportage any more I wonder why?