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1998 KIA SPORTAGE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1998 KIA SPORTAGE

4 engine and engine cooling 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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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10037862 |
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY AND THEN STALL OUT. *AK
#10007930 |
FIRST OF ALL, MY 1998 KIA SPORTAGE HAS HAS SEVERAL (LIKE 4) RECALLS. WHEN THE RECALL CAME ABOUT THE HUBS ON THE 4X4, I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. THE NEXT WINTER HOWEVER, THE 4X4 DID NOT WORK. THANKFULLY THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WAS FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE NO BEARINGS PUT INTO THE BRAKES, NEW ROTATORS AND BRAKE PADS TWICE. IN DEC., 2002, I HAD $500.00 WORTH OF WORK DONE TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP, THE TIMING BELT AND OTHER BELTS THAT WERE SQUEAKING. JUST TODAY (AFTER JUST ONE MONTH AGO HAVING $500.00 WORTH OF WORK DONE TO THE CAR), MY CAR IS NOW GETTING HOT WHEN IT SITS AND IDLES. MIND YOU, I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 4-1/2 YEARS AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN...
#10004256 |
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ON JUNE 2002, DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE, SEVEN MONTHS LATER PROBLEM IS RECURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
#744036 |
DEAD BATTERY NEEDEDS JUMPED TWICE -REPLACED ON PRORATED WARRANTY: TEMPERATURE GUAGE WOULD GO TO COLD - SHOP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *AK

Other 1998 KIA SPORTAGE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 47 complaints Unknown Or Other 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 21 complaints 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 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Structurebodydoor 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 13 complaints 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 Electrical Systemignition 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 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
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