1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2002 Kia Sportage steering problems

steering problem

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2002 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 092003

Sportage

  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The gears shifted improperly and there was a rattling noise coming from under the vehicle. Consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced, also the dealer noticed the steering gear box was leaking.

- Citrus Hieghts, CA, USA

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