1999 Kia Sportage 4x4 review from North America
"Do not buy a Sportage, they're junk!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After market moon roof leaked.
Brake pads fell off twice. Literally fell off causing the wheels to lock up almost killing me twice.
A belt broke causing a chain reaction with all of these other things happening to my engine costing $1200 damage. Which was unforseen.
General comments?
The thing rattles in the rain.
Makes all kinds of strange sounds, which the dealer says are normal.
This is the worst car I have ever purchased. I advise anyone who is thinking about it, don't buy a Sportage!
It may save your life, because mine almost killed me twice.
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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 | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 210 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52692 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2001 |