Wheel Related Problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

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

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
3
Wheel problems
3
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

The Wheel problem

Hubs recall by manufacture- done.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Wheel assembly becomes "loose" and requires routine tightening by dealer. Loose wheel causes safety hazard & potential for loss of control as well as needless damage to remaining hub assembly and drive train components totaling as much as $3,500 per incident to repair.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

While the vehcle was driven by a service person from the dealership, front right wheel froze up. The wheel hub was replaced by the dealership with one from a previous model. The owner brought this to the attention of the dealership because of a noise that was heard while driving.   Read details...


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