1998 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 58 complaints for the 1998 Kia Sportage, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Engine check light came on and the vehicle stalled out. Smelled a burning smell, dealer contacted, and attributed the problem to faulty wiring, under warrany, repair work done.
I drove our SUV about 2 miles parked it in the garage and noticed a burning smell. I noticed the clock,radio, door locks, and passenger window were not working. I drove the car the next day for a short distance to work. Than called kia talked to a janson cook who checked my vehicle for recall on this wiring. He said my sportage was not on file for the VIN# and would not be fixed under the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Kia Sportage
- Engine 89 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints