One problem related to underhood wiring has been reported for the 2008 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2008 Sportage.
Vehicle was sitting for hours in driveway. Smoke began pouring from under hood and damaged underhood accessories such as headlamp housing,abs module, paint, windshield washer reservoir. The wiring harness was damaged, the exterior paint was blistered and now the vehicle cannot be driven. The fire apparently began in the abs module at the right front wheel apron. Everything plastic is damaged and soot covers most of the underhood components. The vehicle has 48k miles on it and has never been in a collision.