Door problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Eight problems related to door have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2003

Both rear doors can't be opened either manually or electrically. Rear doors are a trap for passengers. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/25/1999

Car at dealer 3 days, problem fixing locks, dealer paid for car rental.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/10/1999

Windshield wiper motor continuously has internal electrical short/abs indicator continually comes loose and "backs out of relay block/ power windows/mirrors switch contacts backing off, causing "open circuits".

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/24/1999

Engine check light is on, the car is stalling, the air bag lights are on. I am afraid that they will deploy at any given time. Almost killed myself and my daughter on the queenboro bridge, I was going 40 and all of a sudden the car accelerated on it's own, I applied the brakes, but they had turned hard, I had no brakes, put emergency brakes, but nothing, when it was nearing an accident because I had to stop I threw the car in neutral which slowed it down enough for me to safely put it in park in the middle of a bridge. The cars engine roared when I put in park I couldn't move or fear of killing myself. The locks on the car keep opening and closing by themself. It needs 2 quarts of engine oil every month. I am totally dissatisfied with this car.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/28/1998

Auto leaking fluid near engine. In addition, intermittent stalling/electrical door and window switch failed, and engine check light comes on/off.

6 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/06/1998

The door locks do not function properly even after recall repair (sc006). Nlm.

7 Door problem

Doors unlock and relock constantly both while driving and parked. Many visits to the dealer. . . Cannot repair. Poor service.

8 Door problem

Doors unlock and relock constantly both while driving and parked. Many visits to the dealer. . . Cannot repair. Poor service.


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