Four problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Twice it has shot spark plug right out of engne.
Vehicle stalls/dies when it comes to a stop, and sometimes will not restart.
Kia Sportage 1997, vehicle was in an accident, the accident was reported to the police, after the dealership was suppose to repair the vehicle it kept shutting off. Vehicle had a bent frame. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership twice, and they failed to fix the problem. Electric windows will not go up after being pushed down. Consumer heard a whistling noise in the vehicle. The consumer believed the vehicle was unsafe therefore traded it in for another vehicle.
Been to dealer several times problem persists. Loss of control nearly caused accidents.