1997 Kia Sportage review from North America
"Fix the little things! I love my Kia"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Doors locks on it's own, goes through spark plugs and wires. hood latch going bad, latch on spare tire sticks, can't always get into the hatch, radio will not reset even after I have done everything in the book, and called dealership.
General comments?
I love the Kia, but owning one is very maddening. I can't always get into my hatch.
My stereo will not reset even after I have done everything in the book.
Sometimes my doors lock on their own, And other timeswhen I push my drivers door lock, it is the only one that does lock.
It has never left me sitting and runs good.
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| A piece of junk, not worthy of the junkyard |
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| Dependable little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Accent |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2005 |