10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Kia Sportage electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #4

May 052005

Sportage 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dt the vehicle revs up to almost 2000 RPM's, the vehicle jerked then stalled. This has been going on for about 5 years. The vehicle has been serviced, but it keeps happening. There has been a recall on the vehicle, but the dealership stated that the service computer indicated that the recall repair was already done.

- Atlantic Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

May 082000

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles
Electrical system wiring failed prior to rcall notice causing it to stall. Nlm

- Mohegan La, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 131999

Sportage

  • miles
The wiring harness failed prior to recall notice (99V-325) causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #1

Feb 011998

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Wiring failure causing engine light to stay on.

- Newark, NJ, USA

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