1996 Kia Sportage Equipment Problems
2 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
1
Fires
Oct 2003 – Nov 1996
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
criticalEQUIPMENT
FireFiled: Oct 2003
Your passenger side door speaker caught fire while the radio was playing. The fire damaged part of the door panel, though your wife was able to extinguish it with her jacket. This type of fire can happen when there's an electrical short circuit or wiring issue in the speaker system.
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NHTSA #: 10041399
mediumEQUIPMENT
Filed: Nov 1996
AIR CONDITIONER NOT COOLING PROPERLY.
NHTSA #: 511322
Other 1996 Kia Sportage Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16)Air Bags (8)Power Train (8)Seat Belts (6)Engine And Engine Cooling (8)Electrical System (6)Vehicle Speed Control (3)Suspension (3)Wheels (2)Steering,service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Other,power Train,structure (1)Tires (1)Visibility (1)Structure (1)Interior Lighting (1)