Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering problems	5
Steering Wheel problems	3
Steering Anti-theft Device problems	1
Power Steering Pump problems	1
Steering Knuckle Spindle problems	1
Steering Gear Box problems	1
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

The Steering problem

This is a repeat of confirmation no. 10514519, but with "was there an injury or fatality? marked "yes" above. Driver and passenger scalded with boiling radiator fluid with foot on pedal, had to keep foot on petal to get off road. On may 30, 2013, at approx. Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

While driving at any speed steering wheel locked up, and consumer could not turn or drive. Dealer/manufacturer contacted. Read details...

The Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Alarm system experienced failure, causing vehicle not to start. Read details...

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