Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

After putting vehicle into park and then putting up hand brake vehicle started to accelerate, and ran through garage into the basement.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Continuation of complaint. . . . I then checked the NHTSA website for recalls or service campaigns and found 3 recalls that fit in my VIN range. I immediately called kia's 800 number and asked if my vehicle was included and was promptly told no.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

While accelerating in reverse vehicle cuts off. Vehicle has been brought to the dealership 3 times for this problem. Fuel injection system was changed twice. Also, the moulding around the sparks plugs broke loose, and it was replaced. Consumer is still experiencing stalling problems.   Read details...


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