1998 Kia Sportage exhaust system problems
Owners reported exhaust system problems in 20 complaints for the 1998 Kia Sportage, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the exhaust system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The oxygen sensor is not operating properly. It is causing the vehicle to idle too high. Dealer has been contacted.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Kia Sportage
- Engine 89 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints