One problem related to steering anti-theft device has been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Alarm system experienced failure, causing vehicle not to start.
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Knuckle Spindle problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |