Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While traveling and without prior warning a deer appeared in the street. To avoid him, consumer swerved and hit an enbankment. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumers seat belt popped causing consumer to lurch forward and and hit her head. Consumer sustained multiple injuries.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40 mph with a light pole and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Manufacturer had notified at this time.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

When traveling 50 to 55 mph consumer was involved in a head-on collision, hitting a gaurdrail. Vehicle flipped over, and there was no deployment of both driver's and passenger's side air bags. Also, states the vehicle was a total loss. Please provide any further details.   Read details...


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