Equipment Related Problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the air conditioner (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the equipment (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

The Air Conditioner problem

Remote control window motor blew in the right passager seat front exhuast pipe fell from the manifold, a/c blower switch failed,a/c filter broke,3 times brakes had to be adjusted, head light blew, both oxygen sensors have been replace due to check engine light coming on, currently car is still in   Read details...

The Equipment problem

Manufacturer ignores my request for information about 2 recalls on this car. No defect listed.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The passenger side door speaker caught on fire while listening to the radio . Fortunately my wife was able to put the fire out with her jacket. The fire burned part of the door panel.   Read details...


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