Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
4-wd not working, hubs not locking. Engine is straining as if in 4wd, indicator light is lit, leading you to believe you are safely in 4wd, but the back tires are spinning and the front tires are not turning. The dealer has checked the truck and ordered parts. . . Read details...
Front driver's side tire blew out although air was still in tire. But, the tread completely come off, and took all the wiring to the fuse box with it. Vehicle will not start. Also, took some of the bumper and turn signal off . Read details...
In June of 2004 my husband was on his way to drop something off to me at work. Him and my son made a right onto one of the back roads. They had to come around a big corner he could not have been going 25 mph. Read details...