10.0

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

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1997 Kia Sportage suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 102000

Sportage

  • miles

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

While driving on county road an animal ran out in front of vehicle, it swerved to avoid hitting the animal. Road was wet. Went into a ditch, and neither airbag deployed.

- Westminster, SC, USA

problem #1

Feb 132000

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Brakes- excessive braking distance when brakes applied; engine coolant system- vehicle over headed caused vents on dashboard to pop; electrical system under hood- continuous "check engine light" expensive repair bills; engine- shakes like an earthquake, stalls while driving, scared will cause accident/death

- Miami, FL, USA

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