Is there a recall for 1996 Kia Sportage transmission?

As of the latest NHTSA data, there are no open recalls specifically for the 1996 Kia Sportage transmission system. However, there are 8 owner complaints related to this system.

1996 Kia Sportage Transmission Problems

Q: What are known 1996 Kia Sportage transmission problems?

There are 8 owner-reported transmission complaints for the 1996 Kia Sportage. Common issues include: Your rear left tire separated from the vehicle while driving; Your transmission is making vibrations and noise and will likely need to be replaced; THE WIND LEAKS WERE AN ONGOING ANOYANCE AND I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY GAVE UP WITH AN IMPROVEMENT BUT NO FIX.

8 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

Complaints

Mar 1998 – Nov 2001

Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Nov 2001

Your rear left tire separated from the vehicle while driving. The lug nuts remained intact, but according to the body shop, the ball bearings overheated and melted, causing the wheel hub assembly to fail and detach. This is a serious structural failure that allowed the wheel to come off.

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NHTSA #: 754244

highPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Apr 2001

Your transmission is making vibrations and noise and will likely need to be replaced. The repair will involve removing and replacing the entire transmission unit.

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NHTSA #: 884771

mediumPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Oct 1999

THE WIND LEAKS WERE AN ONGOING ANOYANCE AND I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY GAVE UP WITH AN IMPROVEMENT BUT NO FIX. THE DEALER SAID KIA ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM BUT HAD NO FIX. THE SHIFT SENSOR AND SOLENOID FAILURE MADE THE CAR SO IT COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR! THIS WITHIN DAYS OF THE WARRENTY EXPIRATION AND AND WITH LESS THAN 16K MILES ON THE CAR. THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED TO SEE IF ITS SYMTOMATIC AND A RECALL STARTED IF IT IS.

NHTSA #: 713816

mediumPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Mar 1998

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 532951

mediumPOWER TRAIN

Filed: May 1997

NOISE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA #: 517272

mediumPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Apr 1997

WHILE DRIVING ON ICY ROAD EXPERIENCED WHEEL HUB FAILURE, WHEN IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL HUB UNLOCKED, CAUSING 4- WHEEL DRIVE TO DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SPINNING OUT 360 DEGREES INTO CIRCLE, LOSS CONTROL DUE TO ONE OF THE TIRES DISENGAGING FROM 4 WHEEL DRIVELINE, OCCURRED 5 TIMES, DEALERS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, HAS NOW REPLACED WITH MANUAL WHEEL HUBS. *AK

NHTSA #: 810765

mediumPOWER TRAIN

Filed: Oct 1996

POWER TRAIN VIBRATION, CAUSING REARVIEW MIRROR TO BLUR/POOR VISIBILITY.

NHTSA #: 509485

mediumPOWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY

Filed: Aug 1996

POWER TRAIN HAS HARMONIC VIBRATION BETWEEN SPEED 45 MPH - 60 MPH WHICH RESULTS IN NOISE AND REARVIEW MIRRORS VISION IS DISTORTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA #: 801647

Other 1996 Kia Sportage Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16)Air Bags (8)Seat Belts (6)Engine And Engine Cooling (8)Electrical System (6)Vehicle Speed Control (3)Equipment (2)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)

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