1999 Kia Sportage SUV review from North America
"It's a cheaply built car and undependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end struts had to be replaced at 102,000 miles.
Door mechanisms keep failing and a door came flying open with a passenger next to it.
The car developed an intermittent starting problem. Finally after finding a good mechanic, I was told the security plug under the dash was never removed by the dealership and it was corroded out.
The sun-visors rotted out and it costs $100 each for new ones.
The tire hatch wire has been stuck now for two years so I cannot use the hatchback.
General comments?
When it runs, it's a fun car. Parts are expensive and something is always wrong with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2008 |