Three problems related to wheel have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Two wheels out of balance, dealer also noticed wear pattern on tires, possibly related to wheels being out of balance, no tire information given.
Two wheels out of balance, dealer also noticed wear pattern on tires, possibly related to wheels being out of balance, no tire information given.
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems |