Wheel Cover/hubcaps Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 3 problems related to wheel cover/hubcaps (under the wheel category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.

1 Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 07/28/2003

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. A bad odor was coming inside of the vehicle. Driver's side wheel cover was on fire.

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2 Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 03/16/1999

While the vehcle was driven by a service person from the dealership, front right wheel froze up. The wheel hub was replaced by the dealership with one from a previous model. The owner brought this to the attention of the dealership because of a noise that was heard while driving. Please provide any other information.

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3 Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of the 1997 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 02/13/1998

While driving at any speed the vehicle gives no prior warning. The engine check light coming on. Contacted dealer , can't find the problem. Vehicle has been in the shop three times. Check engine light comes on and engine stalles at times while driving due to egr valve failure. Hood release handle was broke. Right front hubcap fell off. Radio bezel was broke.

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Other Common Wheel related problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
25
Wheel problems
5
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
3


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