Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the underhood wiring (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (four problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

The Underhood Wiring problem

While driving 34 mph smoke came from under the hood. Consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

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   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

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 )   Read details...


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