1999 Kia Sportage LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper pivot failure
injection wiring failure
transmission computer failure
power door lock failure
radiator failure
piston/cylinder component failure.
General comments?
Unreliable!
Over $5000 in repairs needed in 13 mos!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34169 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2002 |