Used 2017 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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As named, a Sporty SUV
Rus Johnson, Brentwood, NY, 03/08/2016
updated 09/21/2020
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
Updated review: I’ve had my 2017 KIA Sportage for 4+ years now and it has been highly dependable. In fact, I can honestly say that I’ve had no problems with it. Wish I could say the same for my former 2006 Mercedes E-class, Chevy Blazer and Ford Aerostar which ALL had multiple quality and reliability problems throughOut my ownership. The Sportage now represents my 3rd KIA and in 6 months I’m looking to trade it in for a Telluride.
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Still one of our best vehicle purchases
Ken, Grand Island, NE, 04/14/2017
updated 04/21/2022
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We love our 2017 Sportage. Now at over 90K miles. We did replace the starter under warranty; otherwise, no problems at all. We love the ride and handling. Engine and road noise seem very subdued compared to most comparable vehicles we have driven (to the point that we are frequently surprised at our speed and needing to back off!) Very good fuel economy, always averaging better than 30 on the highway. One of the best vehicle decisions we've ever made.
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Defective Vehicle...upgrade to fair 10/2018
NCASE, Maryville, TN, 04/02/2017
updated 10/15/2018
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Loved my 2012 Sportage. This 2017 has a major defect that is apparently a recall in the waiting. The transmission is worse than bad. Mine has locked into a gear and would not change. It constantly downshifts when it has no business shifting...thus, planting you into the steering wheel. It has a proclivity to slip into neutral while driving causing the RPM's to redline for no reason. The dealer has no idea what to do about it because Kia hasn't come up with a fix. I am aware of three other cars just like mine with the same issues.....all brand new. I've had strangers come up to me in parking lots and ask if my tranny is screwed up too. Kia has to be aware they are selling cars with a defect. Edited 10/2017...Kia finally discovered a problem with the ground in the electrical system. Apparently the grounding "screws" were painted over in the initial factory painting and they had to be cleaned and rewired. Since then the gear lock seems to be either fixed or better. I have still had a couple of warning light and shifting issues when driving in the mountains. When I pull out of the driveway every morning I get 50 yards up the road and hear a "clunk" as if something isn't bolted tight enough. Nobody can find the source of that sound. Additionally the material used for the dashboard that is intended to feel like leather turns out to be a dust magnet and scuffs when you try to clean it. The tow plug on the front bumper falls out all the time so I had to silicone it in place. I've noticed this on several Sportages I've seen around town. In general.....this car has too many small defects to garner a better rating and I feel they are all in the form of poor design and engineering. Perfect example....you cannot drive this car with the driver side window down......the buffeting sound will literally hurt your ears. Edited 10/2018 The gear locking issue seems to be fixed. Now at 30,000 miles and I do generally trust the car now. That being said....all other complaints above....are still accurate. This just isn't a great car. I was going to buy another KIA but now.....doubt it very much.
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2017 Kia Sportage EX With premium an Tech package
BRIAN FINOCCHIO, Orange, CA, 04/06/2016
updated 10/19/2020
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love this car at the beginning the old dealer I bought from went out of business and was bought by Kia of orange. This has to be the worst dealer to deal with in oc. After 5 visits for my air conditioning Not working in the hottest part of summer two of which stayed at the dealer for over a month the car was deemed a Lemon. Took months to get a check and to get the dealer to cooperate and even more time to get my extended warranty taken care of. Last and only time I will own a Kia. Update kia took the car as a 🍋 law.
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So far so good
Scott, Morganton, NC, 10/04/2016
updated 04/06/2018
Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
My wife just traded her 2014 Mustang for a base 2017 lx Sportage front wheel drive. So far haven't missed the Mustang at all. The Sportage rides extremely comfortable and has been getting 26 to 27 mpg in town. The A/C will run you out. The visibility is terrific with little to no blind spots. The 4 cylinder has ample enough power around town and on highway for a SUV. Negatives? Stereo sound is wimpy and do miss the hid headlights the Mustang had. Overall we are satisfied with the look, ride, and performance of the 2017 Sportage. Have owned the Sportage for a year now and my wife has put over 10,000 miles on it. Still doing good although ever so often the transmission feels like it gets hung out of gear for a few seconds. Does this very randomly maybe once or twice a month. Dealer hasn't found anything wrong with it so keeping an eye on it.
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