2000 Kia Sportage review from North America
"It's the biggest piece of junk out there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had my exhaust replaced three times.
My struts have gone bad three times.
My radio has just been replaced for the second time.
My driver's side door handles in the front and back have broken.
My gas cap was defective.
My four-wheel-drive has gone bad twice.
Several sensors have gone bad.
It likes to die while being driven.
I've almost been hit a few times.
I bought my car used so I got it as a lemon. I wish I would have never bought this car!!!
General comments?
Do not buy a Kia Sportage, because you will regret it. I have had mine to the dealership 13 times in less than a year for many different repairs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13992 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2002 |