4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,830 miles

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2002 Kia Sportage miscellaneous problems

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2002 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 152015

Sportage

  • 113,150 miles

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

When the vehicle was hit while parked the bumper was destroyed the airbags did not deploy. The tune signals do not work, the fuses blow eveytime they are replaced, the hazzard signal blows all the fuses, there is a recall on before this year and some after, but not this one. Gas fumes inside the vehicle, no dealer in our community can find the problem. Shifter is stuck in park, the by pass key works but it will not shift without it.

- Ketchikan, AK, USA

problem #4

May 012013

Sportage

  • miles
The wheel started screeching and it felt like it was about to fall apart I had to replace the fuel pump as it cut out on me in traffic on a highway almost causing an accident

- Clinton, MS, USA

problem #3

Apr 012011

Sportage

  • miles
Well maintained, daily driven, vehicle with 145,000 miles has completely rusted out passenger side rail of frame. Sub standard quality of steel making vehicle unsafe to drive ( with all the complaints for this same issue, has anyone performed a chemical analysis to verify the material properties in these side rails match the material specification requirements per the blue print)? numerous other complaints for same issue with lack of attention from the government for such a critical safety issue. This issue needs to be investigated with there being so many repeat complaints out there before someone is killed as a result of degradation to the frame structure. American auto-makers are held to a much higher standard and are forced into resolving these issues with the consumer. However, the foreign carmakers appear to be getting away with "murder" by placing the american workers at high risk for their safety as well as the safety of every other driver on the road. I can pictures of support or better yet, lack of as there is very little steel left and by no means, any structural support to the frame on this side.

- Ira Township, MI, USA

problem #2

Dec 152002

Sportage

  • Manual transmission
  • 16,000 miles
Been having air condition issues since 12/02 the problem is still not corrected. The ac problem has been long and on going. There is like a fog coming out of it once it has been on and then you hit the ac button off and some white flakes come out of it. The blower motor has been replaced in it. It was making moisture under my dashbroad on the passenger side. Still waiting for that to be done. Apparently they put the car up on racks uped the rpms and say that where the pressure should be at is not. It exceeds where it should be. Waiting for those parts to come in. Had issues with exhaust had entire new exhaust put on the car through out the month of August 03. Was done in pieces because instead of checking the entire system they saw one problem fixed that and told me it was complete. Well the noise continued took it back and under the heat manafold there was another probelm. Needless to say once a week for the month of August expect for the week I was on vacation. Have had power window issues with two windows not rolling down, was unable to duplicate the first time so sent me on my way and had to bring it back when they could witness the problem. Cup holder has broken, dome light, latch on back seat replaced. Fan cracked in 3 spots. Belts have had to be replaced after a 30000 mile checkup and power flush turn on the car and loud noise coming from engine. Was told that belts were loose. They should have been checked twice one wiht each service that was done. $600 service. They took it back and tightened them so they said. Next day noise again from them. Took it back into the dealer they had to be completely replaced.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 182002

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication engine indicator light flashed.dealer has been contacted. Technician stated that when light flashed on it indicated emission problem.

- Danver, MA, USA

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