Four problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sportage.
I bought a car last week from a private seller, and it has a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. I have not taken it in yet to a mechanic to have it checked out. The seller had replaced the filler hose, and had said the previous owner had replaced the gas tank, so he said there shouldn't have been any issues. I have two grandchildren that need to be able to ride safely in this car, and I refuse to drive it with this leak on there. From the other reports that I am reading, this is a major issue, along with the rusted frame on the car. Kia should not be allowed to continue to sell cars without fixing these other major issues.
My car has rusted significantly underneath the vehicle. . To the point where it appears that it rusted the frame and shock absorbers. My car was made in korea. . . Wonder if these imports have to adhere to the same standards as american made cars with underbody treatment? also the fuel backs-up out of the gas tank. . . When in try to get the replacement part. . . I have been give numerous parts which do not fit from the dealer. Also brakes have been replaced and rooters ground down but they keep having problems.
Tl- the contact owns 2002 kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was a odor of fuel present near the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and they stated that there was a fuel leak present from fuel tanks under holding field. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls and the approximate failure mileage was 162,180. Gb.
When it is cold (winter season) when fueling my tank it spills out, making it hard to fill tank. This has been happening ever since I have had the vehicle, which was oct of 2010. Yesterday (thurs) when fueling it would not let me put hardly any gas in with out spilling out. I don't know exact date this was noticed by me but it was in winter, this happens every cold season.
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| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System Pump problems | |
| Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Filling/charging problems |