Four problems related to door have been reported for the 1999 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On several occasions, passenger door won't open, and door handle won't open from inside.
The striker plate is out of adjustment causing the drivers side rear door to be out of alignment. Nlm.
Seat belt would continuously chime. The air bag light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle would start erratically. Door frame would leak. Convertible top did not stay closed. Vehicle would idle at 2000rpms when slowing down & almost stall out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Front two doors leak in heavy rain on the top of the door frame, dealer can't find problem.