NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2002 Kia Sportage engine problems

engine problem

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2002 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 272003

Sportage 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Since March 27, 2003 my new Kia Sportage has been in the dealership 6 times for the shaking and engine light staying on. I will leave the parking lot of the dealership and it will come on after they say they have fixed it.

- West Covina, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 302002

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Consumer stated the vehicle would reved up when taking off from a stop. Dealer contacted.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

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problem #1

Feb 012002

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated vehicle pulls to the right and the check engine light flashes on and off. Dealer has been contacted.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

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