Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the steering anti-theft device (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

The Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Consumer received manufacturer's recall 9764. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, but stalling began again. Also, alarm system stopped working which caused the horn to stop working.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

This is the most unreliable vehicle that I have ever owned-someone should do something about all of these problems occurring with kia's. No safety defect (s) mentione din the summary.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

Steering is locking up, replaced power steering pump but that did not correct problem.   Read details...


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