Kia Sportage 2005 and newer

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• hhcnurse (Dec 19, 2007 2:23 pm)
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You might have a mechanic check the idle speed control sensor. when this sensor goes bad the idle goes up and down similar to your problem

Replying to: jrt2 (Nov 20, 2007 3:49 pm)

I'm having the same problem with the cruise control on my 2005 Kia Sportage. The first time it happened, one of the brake lights also went out. When I replaced that brake light, it started working properly again. But now it's doing it again. I'll turn the cruise control on, the "Cruise" light will turn on, but when I hit the "Set" button, the "Set" light will flash on but won't set. Or sometimes it will set, but then the cruise control will just turn off a few minutes later!! Very, very frustrating since my commute is 40 miles each way. Please let me know if someone finds a solution to this problem.

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Replying to: lucyinfiniti (Apr 24, 2007 5:56 pm)

Update: the Sportage is now Recommended by CR and its predicted reliability is "above average".
 
Only about a dozen posts here in the past year. Doesn't anyone buy or own Sportages any more?? I am looking for a vehicle to replace our aging minivan, and my wife just loves the Sportage--thinks it's really "cute". I like it because of its safety gear, roomy interior, and price--there's a good lease deal right now that fits our financial plans. We drove a jade green LX I4 AT yesterday--very comfy and roomy, and enough power although it won't burn any rubber. If we can get a decent price for our van, we will probably pull the trigger on it this month.
 
P.S. the other purpose of this post was to move the number off "666"... just not a good number for a car I might be driving soon.

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Replying to: jamieanne (Jul 06, 2008 3:34 pm)

Even if there's no problems, it's OK just to come and talk about your car now and then--as you just did.
 
I am in penny-pinching mode on this vehicle and frankly the LX has everything we'd want, except remote locking. But I'm not going to buy an EX V6 just to get that. My first minivan was a '91 Caravan, 2.5L I4, 100 hp, pulling a little more weight than the Sportage I4 does with 140 hp. So the I4 will do. Will get a little better fuel economy than the V6 also. My middle son will get his license this fall, and this will be my wife's around-town daily driver, so safety is the main concern.
 
One thing we like about the Sportage is all the leg room in back, and the reclining rear seats with center armrest. It should be a pretty nice highway cruiser for the few times we take long trips. It seems you have found that to be the case. How long are the trips you've taken in your Sportage?

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