NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Kia Sportage electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 072000

(reported on)

Sportage

  • miles

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

Intermittently electrical system became inoperable, resulting in circuit continuity. Dealer has inspeceted the vehicle.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jun 091999

Sportage

  • miles
Short in electrical system, dealer would not repair because mileage was 1,200 over warranty coverage of 36,000.( dot number: Tire size: P205/75/15 )

- Ocala, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 091999

Sportage

  • miles
Short in electrical system, dealer would not repair because mileage was 1,200 over warranty coverage of 36,000.( dot number: Tire size: P205/75/15 )

- Ocala, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 011998

Sportage

  • miles
While traveling the vehicle indication lights would come on without warning. Dealer has been contacted.

- Texas City, TX, USA

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