1996 Kia Sportage from North America - Comments

26th Oct 2000, 21:11

"A piece of crap"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Three driveshafts.

One complete engine.

Computer ($1,000!! + labor).

Lots of electrical problems.

Cam bearings.

Battery failure after only a year.

It is a complete and total failure of quality, fit, finish and manufacturing by Kia Inc.

General comments?

Do not buy a Kia. Just search the web and you will see I am not alone.


28th Jan 2001, 20:39

Your previous car was a KIA too!!! It was built for Ford by KIA.


19th Apr 2001, 20:39

I have only good intentions to tell you that the Ford Festiva was designed by Mazda. Ford owns a large part of Mazda if not the whole company. In fact when you buy a small truck from Mazda, most of the parts are from a Ford Ranger. I know these things from experience.

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