1997 Kia Sportage engine problems
58 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Kia Sportage, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle stalled at 35 MPH. Consumer smelled smoke, then saw flames coming from under the hood. Vehicle was totalled.
Kia refuses to include my 1997 sportage ex 4wd in recall for 1997 kia sportages ex 4wd. Recall 1cmp005 to replace the engine control module (ECM) has never been performed. Also not sure that recall 2cmp014 on wiring has been performed. My main concern and the refusal from kia is on the ECM.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sportage
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints