Engine Failure problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2000

Vehicle has stalled many times and the consumer has not been able to restart, several times the dealer has not been able to determine the cause of the failure, possibly an engine failure.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/15/1999

Vehicle has experienced continued problems with engine light coming on, several component replacements (02 sensor, engine harness, tp sensor, alternator/generator assembly and catalytic converter), however problems still persist, possible engine failure . Mjs.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Gasoline Engine problems	15
Car Stall problems	14
Engine Stall problems	11
Emission Control problems	8
Check Engine Light On problems	8
Engine Exhaust System problems	7
Engine problems	6
Catalytic Convertor problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	3
Radiator problems	2
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2

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