general problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Six problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2008

I purchased this car used,it stalled on me in the middle of the road. I have basically had the entire motor replaced. I went to test drive and it done the same thing. It stalled in the middle of traffic. I searched for recalls and came up with one in the c123 and c124 wire harness. I believe this was the problem from the very beginning.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2000

Vehicle has had continual electrical failures causing engine shut down while driving.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Vehicle has a shock problem when getting inside of vehicle. When turning vehicle on consumer gets a shock. Also, driver's side window doesn't go all the way down.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/10/1998

Continuous electrical failures causing blown fuses and component failure. Mjs.

5 Electrical System problem

Consumer states she is experiencing several electrical problems, such as the doors unlocking 4 times per second and the heater fan not operating.

6 Electrical System problem

Consumer states she is experiencing several electrical problems, such as the doors unlocking 4 times per second and the heater fan not operating.




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