Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
6
Horn Assembly problems
1
Wiring problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Sportage

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2005 kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor and she observed smoke emitting from the vehicle. The contact stated that a wire inside the vehicle on the passenger side caught fire.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

: the contact stated the horn on the vehicle worked intermittently. The problem had been ongoing since the vehicle was purchased in may of 2005. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was also notified.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Wiring harness plugs joining at resistor & blower motor are melted.   Read details...


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