Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Four problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2001

Oxygen sensor has been replaced three times after routine service was performed. Consumer also stated the wipers were not clearing windshield, windows go up slowly, 4-wheel drive was inoperative,vehicle was loosing power steering, dealer replaced the fan belt,air condition was inoperative,wheel bearing were loose,weatherstrip was replaced,the engine boggs down while driving, front brakes were noisy.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

All three, 2 frontal and 1 rear windshield wipers are rusting with only 31,000 miles on vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *note: this was just reported to dealership on April 16, 2001.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 06/28/1999

Windshield wiper fluid inoperable due to feed line disconnection. Mjs.

4 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wiper failed causing poor visibility and near accident.


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