1998 KIA SPORTAGE Electrical Systemignition Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 KIA SPORTAGE
7 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 KIA SPORTAGE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER . DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND STILL PROBLEM RECURRING. *AK
#8018745
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RECALL 99V325000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT INTERFERED WITH PERFORMANCE. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRS DONE, BUT SYMPTOMS RETURNED. MANUFACTURER CLAIMED NO RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, SMOKED AND WAS OVERHEATING. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. IGNITION COILS CRACKED AND WERE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. FRONT LEFT TURN SIGNAL CLIPS BROKE. OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK FELL OFF. VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL PARTS ON RECALL BEFORE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED IT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THOSE RECALLED PARTS WERE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. *YH
#738268
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THE CAR HAS ON GOING PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TELLING KIA'S MECHANICS THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS OVER AND OVER. 1) ELECTRICAL-POWER SURGES, LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING,FUSES BLOWING! KIA REPLACED THE BATTERY AND SAID IT SHOULD BE FINE NOW BUT IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN! WENT IN FOR A RECALL ON MCC AND ENDED UP DOING OTHER RECALLS THAT I NEVER RECEIVED! NOW, THE PROBLEM IS WORSE! FUSES ARE BLOWING! I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM TO THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR! BASICALLY, I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THEY CANT FIND IT UNTIL SOMETHING REALLY GOES WRONG. WELL, IT HAS! THE LOSS OF POWER IS TEN TIMES WORSE! I FEAR FOR ANY LIFE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION! THIS IS MY FIRST CAR AND I AM A YOUNG FEMALE! SO, I FEEL LIKE I AM BEING BLOWN OFF AND SUCH...
#556790
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IGNITION WIRE WAS CORRODED, IT CAUSED A BAD CONNECTION AT THE STARTER. *SLC
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WHILE PERIODICALLY DRIVING 5MPH OR LESS VEHICLE WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON FIRST, THAN IT SHUTOFF. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND CAUSE OR REMEDY. SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT, VEHICLE HAS SHUTDOWN 5 MORE TIMES. *AK
#721067
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CONNECTOR CORROSION CAUSED VEHICLE NOT TO START. ALSO, THERE WAS A CAMSHAFT OIL LEAK. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65MPH, ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. WAS AS IF SOMEONE PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND STEPPED ON GAS.
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VEHICLE WON'T START. NLM
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Structurebodydoor
13 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Electrical System
12 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
7 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
4 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Wheelshubcapcover
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint