1999 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 45 complaints for the 1999 Kia Sportage, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system 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 | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Windshielwipers would go so fast at times they flew off windshield, or so slow that they wouldn't hardly move, the driver side power window controls would not put down the back p[assenger side window, vehicle had a tendency to loose all power at 55 - 60 MPH, vehicle caught fire on 9/06/200 due to electrical reasons vehicle is totaled most likely, all interior wiring , dash assemlby shifter and radio comp needs replace ment as well as all the interior windshiel headliner etc.
I purchased my kia used, from a dealer, less than a year ago, and it passed the electronic systems check for vehicle inspection. I immediately had to have dealer replace the gasoline tank after smelling gasoline. This car is used solely for light usage to transport myself and my children to and from dr's and grocery stores. After owning the car for less than two months, check engine light came on, reporting issue with catalyst. Found a recall on this issue and am trying to get original dealer to fix.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sportage
- Engine 92 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Exhaust system 29 complaints