Used 2013 Kia Sportage LX SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2013 Kia Sportage LX SUV.
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Engines are defective and Kia doesn’t care
Larry, Center, MO, 05/13/2019
2013 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
2013 LX Kia Sportage AWD
Atvings@verizon.net, Virginia Beach, VA, 12/25/2015
2013 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
Good and bad
sporty74, Golden, CO, 06/15/2015
2013 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
2013 Sportage rear end
rottensox, Spring Green, WI, 09/21/2012
2013 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Kia Sportage LX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sharp styling inside and out
- Pro:more fun to drive than other crossovers
- Pro:powerful and efficient turbo engine in SX trim
- Pro:plenty of premium features
- Pro:intuitive controls
- Pro:generous warranty.
- Con:Stiff-legged ride
- Con:backseat doesn't slide or recline
- Con:less cargo capacity than other crossovers.
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