Table 1 shows 16 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the cooling fan (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (eleven problems).
Tl - the contact owns a 2002 kia Sportage. While driving between 45-50 mph she heard a loud sound and the vehicle was shaking, running hot and steam and smoke was coming out from under the hood. The vehicle was towed. Read details...
While driving my 2002 kia Sportage yesterday, I heard a loud bang and pulled off the road to investigate. I noticed antifreeze coming from under my car. I opened the hood and found that the radiator fan had exploded and was missing all it's blades and the shroud was in pieces also. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle was "missing" while idle and "back firing". The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where multiple issues were diagnosed (power train, base engine problem, exhaust manifold). Read details...