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2002 Kia Sportage Problems

Fuel Tank Leak Due to Corrosion From Road Salt

for the Kia Sportage

Vehicles driven in areas where roads are heavily salted in winter may experience corrosion of the fuel tank, which can result in a leak. Kia has extended the fuel tank warranty on the 1996-2002 models. Please check with you local Kia dealer for more information, the service bulletin number is 059

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Software Update Available Which May Correct Transmission Issues

for the Kia Sportage

Reprogramming the transmission control module with the latest Kia transmission software may fix abnormalities in the automatic transmission and erroneous transmission-related Check Engine Light illumination. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom caused by a component failure. However, whenever major transmission repairs are performed the transmission software should be checked and updated as necessary.

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Cooling fan blades may crack, updated blades available

for the Kia Sportage

Improved are available. The original fan blades were replaced under a manufacturer recall because they cracked and failed, resulting in the engine overheating.

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