1999 Kia Sportage fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 43 complaints for the 1999 Kia Sportage, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was leaking gasoline, and fuel line was defective. There was a trail of gasoline miles away, and vehicle just stopped without prior warning. Also, speedometer didn't work, and she didn't know how fast she was going. Consumer felt that vehicle was very unsafe to drive.
Defective gas tank and fuel lines had to be replaced at owner's expense of $836.54 manufacturer refuses to acknowledge defect and pay for repairs to correct the problem. Fortunately, problem was discovered before personal injury. Occurred by fire or explosion!
Other problems reported for the 1999 Kia Sportage
- Engine 92 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Exhaust system 29 complaints