1997 Kia Sportage air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 39 complaints for the 1997 Kia Sportage, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 101,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 21 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 20 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 21 crashes, 20 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving about 45 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision. The airbag did not deploy , and the restraints failed to lock up upon impact. The manufacturer has been notified.
Dt: driver's side air bag deployed while consumer was driving in reverse backing from a driveway at low speed. There was no crash or impact. This happened without any warning. No lights illuminated or warning signals. The car had been parked in a shaded area for about an hour when this occurred. Consumer's husband drove vehicle home after the incident. Have not taken this to a dealer for this issue, vehicle was parked afterwards and has not been driven since. No explanation or clue as to why this happened.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sportage
- Engine 58 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints