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1997 Kia Sportage Steering Problems

6 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
May 1998 – Nov 1997
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jun 2001

CAR STRUCK ON REAR PASSENGER DOOR/CAR LOST CONTROL/SPUN OUT OF CONTROL/ROLLOVER. *AK

NHTSA #: 746476
mediumSTEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2000

CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 9764. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT STALLING BEGAN AGAIN. ALSO, ALARM SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING WHICH CAUSED THE HORN TO STOP WORKING. *AK

NHTSA #: 862131
mediumSTEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: May 1999

THIS IS THE MOST UNRELIABLE VEHICLE THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED-SOMEONE SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRING WITH KIA'S. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) MENTIONE DIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA #: 706693
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 1998

STEERING IS LOCKING UP, REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM.

NHTSA #: 541392
mediumSTEERING
Filed: May 1998

STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED.

NHTSA #: 535362
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Nov 1997

ALARM FAILED.

NHTSA #: 525379

Other 1997 Kia Sportage Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling (55)Air Bags (34)Electrical System (18)Power Train (14)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18)Fuel System, Gasoline (15)Vehicle Speed Control (11)Latches/locks/linkages (6)Seat Belts (5)Tires (5)Structure (5)Visibility (3)Suspension,structure (7)Equipment (2)Interior Lighting (3)Seats (1)Wheels (1)Fuel System, Other (1)
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