Vehicle Safety Data

1998 KIA SPORTAGE Structure Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structure Issues in the 1998 KIA SPORTAGE

1 structure complaint has 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
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#824213 |
WHEN CONSUMER IS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEN ACCELERATES, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL LIKE THERE IS NO GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. *AK VEHICLE IDLED LOW, WHEN FIRST STARTED IN THE AM VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND STUMBLED UNTIL IT WARMED UP, DEALER STATED THE IAC WOULD NOT OPEN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO THE TPS SENSOR BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS. TAIL LIGHT LENS CRACKED AND THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH FELL IN THE DASH. VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUGS, VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND HESITATED, DEALER REROUTED THE WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIRED THE PIN CONNECTORS. VEHICLE OVERHEATED DUE TO A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR RATTLED WHEN CLOSING AND THE WINDOW WAS DOWN, DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL. CARPET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WOULD NOT LIE FLAT....

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 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 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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