Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to windshield wiper/washer 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.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2003

Consumer states that since buying the vehicle in January of 2003 rotors have been replaced twice in that time. The faulty rotors caused vibration while braking. The rotors were replaced once at 5699 miles and again at 8694 miles. When the engine was started all the doors locked, but when it was damp outside the locks worked intermittently. The driver's side wiper washer was not working as well as the passenger side. The dealer readjusted it. There was a rattling in the dash on the drivers side below the air vent.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2003

The wipers bolts came loose when ice and snow were packed around them.


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