Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel problems |
Transmission shifts erratically. In addition, noisy rear brakes due to recent brake adjustments/steering wheel column will not lock/ gas gauge failure/ odometer failure/passenger's side sunvisor disconnects from clip when encountering harsh ride or when visor is pulled down and engine often hard to start.