Fuel Injector problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Three problems related to fuel injector have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Injector problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2000

Dealer replaced fuel injectors due to check engine light being on and vehicle experiencing a misfire.

2 Fuel Injector problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1998

Fuel injector failed.

3 Fuel Injector problem

Failure Date: 08/10/1998

Vehicle will not accelerate under normal operating conditions. Dealership has worked on vehicle several times since 1998, and has not been able to repair vehicle. The consumer states that the fuel injector, head gasket, wiring harness and transmission had been replaced. However, the problem still exists and the vehicle was a lemon or defective.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage



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