2000 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"This is an automobile than everyone should stay clear of"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The minor problems were the material on the steering wheel constantly peeling off, door molding tearing, fan belt squealing, and brakes not stopping smoothly. The major problem we had was with the wiring harness. The pins and or pin holders would become loose. This was repaired three times while it was under the original 36000 mile warranty. After the warranty ended our extended warranty would not cover it because the part was repaired instead of replaced. The dealer pulled the pins out and tightened the holders. They refused to replace the harness. Dealer advised he would have the District Service Manager contact me, but this never happened.
General comments?
I will never purchase another KIA.
The old saying is that "You get what you pay for." I don't feel that we got anywhere near what we paid for.
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| Very good bargain for the $20,000 or less sticker price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 127 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37700 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2003 |