Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage

The Electrical System problem

Air conditioner, have short circuit, it works at liveral. A wired is coming out from box underneath steering wheel. And the worst problem is the tires were totally unsafe to drive, found out this problem on Nov. 14, 2025 (bought car on September 27,2025) when took car to tire center.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

While the vehicle is in motion interstate or city street, the engine revs up without putting more pressure onto the gas peddle. On several occasions I had to hit the brake peddle to avoid hitting another vehicle and once pulled into the side of the road as a precaution.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

I purchased my 2017 kia Sportage new with 0 miles. Since day one I have had multiple electronic related issues with this automobile. The speedometer sometimes doesn't display speeds, the bluetooth connection turns on and off randomly. The air conditioning system sporadically works.   Read details...


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