Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

The Tank Assembly problem

1997 kia Sportage have a defective fuel tank. Consumer states that she received a notice after the repair to the fuel tank was done and would like to be reimbursed for the repair work. The consumer stated prior to the repair, she smelled gas and there was gas on the garage floor.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

I took car back to dealer today and they informed me that since the car does not leak each time car is started that if they cannot cause it to leak while at dealer, that I am out of luck. The representative was very rude and suspicious that I was not telling the truth about the leak.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

This car is absolutely unsafe to drive; at any moment it may stall due to the faulty electrical system. I have had this car in for service numerous times and I have never gotten the problem resolved. I have simply had enough and would like some help.   Read details...


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