Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

The Front Suspension problem

Vehicle started shimmying violently while going 60mph. Vehicle made a grinding noise in front end and grdually coasted to a stop. Vehicle was towed to a garage, and t frame fell to the ground. Dealer was not contacted. Please provide moe information.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

While driving on county road an animal ran out in front of vehicle, it swerved to avoid hitting the animal. Road was wet. Went into a ditch, and neither airbag deployed.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

This vehicle is garbage - both front window motors-replaced. Transmission replaced, and is now acting up again. Rear-end replaced, acting up, engine squeals, dealer can't hear it, burning anti-freeze smell upon warmup, temp gauge goes crazy, in 4wd vehicle does not want to turn, only wants to go   Read details...


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