Used 2013 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Engines are defective and Kia doesn’t care
Larry, Center, MO, 05/13/2019
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
Love the Sportage but the engine began ticking while on the interstate. Within minutes the ticking turning into local banging. No engine warning lights, nothing at all. Engine is blown. We have meticulously maintained this car and gave the records. 139K miles and it is now dead. Dealer diagnosed engine failure consistent with other recalled Kia/Hyundai motors but they refused to replace engine. Kia corporate (consumer affairs) was very helpful at first but as soon as the dealer confirmed a defective engine consumer affairs has gone silent. They do not return calls after at least 10 messages. BEWARE of the 2.0L and the 2.4L Theta II engines. They are defective. Kia recalled only a small number of them. A large number are failing. Google "Kia engine failure" and start reading. Never ever buy a used Kia. Even replacement engines are failing. Don't expect Kia/Hyundai to stand behind their products.
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2013 LX Kia Sportage AWD
Atvings@verizon.net, Virginia Beach, VA, 12/25/2015
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Sportage AWD, I have over 70,000 miles and drive it every day. I have no complaints about this car. I am 6 ft 1" and feel very comfortable driving this car anywhere, even on long trips. You can't beat the AWD, it's actually better than the Suburus AWD system. As long as you do the regular oil changes and tire rotation, this car will perform the way you want it to.I would highly recommend this car to anyone, this is more bang for the buck without a doubt. And once again the AWD system is awesome, you will be surprised too. I will say a 5 star all the way around.
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sporty74, Golden, CO, 06/15/2015
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I like the styling inside and out. Seats are comfy on long trips. Getting better gas mileage than advertised. AWD is great. But, suspension is really bad. I have to avoid potholes and minor bumps so I do not cringe at the noise. Can feel every bump through the steering wheel. Interior road noise is very high. The gas engine sounds like a diesel at idle. Not sure if I would buy another one, unless they made major improvements in the new models.
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rottensox, Spring Green, WI, 09/21/2012
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
In my later posts, I described the problem with the rear differential leaking. The dealer replaced the differential twice. In the end, they put a totally different differential in. Judging by the date stamp on the casting, it was manufactured in 2010. So far, it seems to be working fine and there's no evidence of a leak. However, it did take them two weeks to fix it. They gave me a free cargo mat for the inconvenience. Big deal. I think, given the profit margin on the sale, they could have done MUCH better.
2013 Kia Sportage
luv2golfnski, Seattle, WA, 10/08/2012
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 42 people found this review helpful
Great little SUV. Fun and easy to drive and at a price that is very easy on the pocket book. Love the color selection, we picked "SeaHawk Blue" and couldnt be happier