One problem related to automatic transmission cooler has been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Right after putting vehicle in park there was a fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle will be towed to the dealership. The vehicle has caught on fire 4 other times in the engine compartment while driving. All 4 times the transmission fluid was drained at the dealership. Please provide any further information.