Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |
Driver side and front passenger shoulder belts are frayed which makes them unable to stay secure. It won't stop upper body movement when brakes are applied quickly. Driver side rear passenger window won't go down and motor in door still makes the noise like its wants to work but does not. Read details...
Coolant gauge not reading or registering thermostat temperature therefore rendering it unfit for clearing an inspection. It causes the check engine light to stay on even if coolant and/or thermostat, sensors,harness wiring wires and other things/parts connect to it has been replaced or checked for Read details...
On Dec. 15, 2005, I contacted the dealer where I purchased my 2002 kia Sportage a month ago for warrantee service (empire Toyota, oneonta NY). I was told that they no longer sell or service under the kia warrantee. At that time it had 58,000 miles. New dealer: country club kia, oneonta, NY. Read details...