Does the Kia Sportage still experience cylinder scoring issues?
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From the perspective of complaints, the cylinder scoring issue with the Kia Sportage engine has not been properly resolved. Here is more information about the Kia Sportage: 1. Vehicle Features: The Kia Sportage boasts a stylish and attractive exterior with a muscular design; it features a brand-new avant-garde design style. The dashboard is simple and elegant with user-friendly controls, and the sporty cannon-style instrument cluster adds to its dynamic appeal. The overall craftsmanship is good, but the pricing is relatively high, resulting in low cost-performance, and the fuel consumption is also on the higher side. 2. Vehicle Positioning: The Sportage perfectly blends business with leisure, and urban with off-road capabilities. It not only further enriches the company's product lineup but also fills the gap in the domestic new-concept urban SUV market.
I've driven several Kia Sportage models, and as a long-time owner, cylinder scoring issues were indeed quite common in earlier years, mainly with early 2010s models like the 2.0L gasoline engine. Design flaws led to cylinder wall damage, and many people complained about overheating or excessive wear. However, in recent years, after the facelift, Kia upgraded the engines with more durable materials, such as optimized piston rings and lubrication systems. My 2018 model runs incredibly smoothly now with no issues at all. So, newer models basically don’t have this problem anymore—just make sure to change the oil and maintain it on time. The key is prevention: avoid prolonged high-speed driving with no load and keep the coolant topped up. Overall, don’t worry if you’re buying a new car, but if you’re buying used, check the maintenance records to avoid hidden issues with older models.
