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The Good
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2008 KIA Sportage: Quick Overview
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2008 KIA Sportage Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2008 |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Sportage |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Wagon |
| Category | Minivan Medium Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Korea |
| Manufacturing City | GWANGJU |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.7 L V-6 |
| Engine Size | 2.7L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 4 Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 4-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2008 KIA Sportage Have?
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How long will the 2008 KIA Sportage last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2008 KIA Sportage Prices and Market Value
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2008 KIA Sportage Cost of Ownership
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2008 KIA Sportage Fuel Efficiency
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2008 KIA Sportage Safety Rating
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2008 KIA Sportage Recalls & Defects
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Recall date
2013-04-01
Recall no.
13v114000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors Corporation (Kia) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo, Model Year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, Model Year 2008-2011 Optima, Model Year 2010 Forte, Model Year 2007-2009 Amanti, and Model Year 2009 Borrego Vehicles. Originally, IN April 2013, KIA Recalled 623,658 Model Year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, Model Year 2007-2011 Sorento, Model Year 2007 Sedona, Model Year 2010-2011 Soul, and Model Year 2011 Optima Vehicles. IN September 2013, KIA Informed THE Agency That IT WAS Adding AN Additional 356,719 Vehicles TO This Campaign. THE Total Number OF Vehicles Being Recalled IS NOW 980,377. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Stop Lamp Switch MAY Malfunction. A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Cause THE Brake Lights TO NOT Illuminate When THE Brake Pedal IS Depressed or MAY Cause AN Inability TO Deactivate THE Cruise Control BY Depressing THE Brake Pedal. Additionally, A Malfunctioning Stop Lamp Switch MAY Also Result IN Intermittent Operation OF THE Push-button Start Feature, Affect THE Operation OF THE Brake-transmission Shift Interlock Feature Preventing THE Shifter From Being Moved OUT OF THE Park Position and Cause THE Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Malfunction Light TO Illuminate.
Consequence
Failure TO Illuminate THE Stop Lamps During Braking or Inability TO Disengage THE Cruise Control Could Increase THE Risk OF A Crash. Additionally, When THE Ignition IS IN THE 'on' Position, THE Transmission Shifter MAY BE Able TO BE Moved OUT OF Park Without First Applying THE Brake. This MAY Lead TO Unintentional Movement OF THE Car Which MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
KIA Will Send AN Interim Notification TO Owners IN MAY 2013. When Parts ARE Available, Owners Will Receive A Second Notification and Dealers Will Replace THE Stop Lamp Switch, Free OF Charge. Owners MAY Contact KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Recall Campaign Number IS Sc098.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:wiring
Recall date
2016-11-10
Recall no.
16v815000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA Motors America (Kia) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2009 KIA Sportage Vehicles Manufactured August 9, 2007, TO MAY 13, 2009. THE Wire Harness Cover ON THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu) MAY BE Improperly Sealed Allowing Water TO GET Onto THE Hecu Circuit Board. IF THE Water IS Contaminated With Salt, Such AS Could Occur From Melted Snow, THE Wire Harness Connector Pins MAY Corrode and THE Circuit Board MAY Short Circuit.
Consequence
IF THE Hecu Short Circuits, There IS AN Increased Risk OF AN Engine Compartment Fire.
Remedy
KIA Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Connector Pins FOR Corrosion, IF NO Corrosion IS Found, THE Connector Cover Will BE Replaced. IF Corrosion IS Present, THE Dealer Will Replace THE Hecu Assembly and THE Connector Cover, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 28, 2016. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc138.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Recall date
2022-10-24
Recall no.
22v800000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
KIA America, Inc. (Kia) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2009 Sportage Vehicles Previously Recalled Under Recall 16v-815. AN Engine Compartment Fire Originating From Around THE Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (Hecu) MAY Occur While Parked or Driving.
Consequence
A Fire Increases THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Owners ARE Advised TO Park Outside and Away From Structures and Other Vehicles Until THE Recall Repair HAS Been Performed. Dealers Will Inspect and Replace THE Hecu, ITS Wiring Harness, and ITS Fuses, AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed December 22, 2022. Owners MAY Contact KIA Customer Service AT 1-800-333-4542. Kia's Number FOR This Recall IS Sc253.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.nhtsa.gov.
2008 KIA Sportage Insurance
Insurance for a 2008 KIA Sportage is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2008 KIA Sportage Compare to Other Wagon?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2008 KIA Sportage a Good Wagon?
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