1999 Kia Sportage LX review from North America
"The biggest lemon out there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The flares around the wheels needed painted four times.
My air conditioner stopped working, water was leaking inside from the air conditioner.
Heater air conditioner blower motor stopped working.
The seals around the doors leak.
Cuts out.
Several sensors have went out.
Brakes went out.
Four wheel drive went out. Has not been fixed properly.
Fan belt has always made a noise.
A lot of rattles when driving.
The clutch needs to be repaired.
Mud flaps were missing.
Constant brake dust.
Throw out bearing going out.
Too numerous to go on.
General comments?
Was ripped off, will never buy another one.
The dealer will not make it right.
Have had it in for a service over 25 times and it's still not right.
The manufacturer will not make it right.
The biggest lemon out there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37500 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Mighty Max |
| Date of Entry | 3rd August, 2001 |