1999 Kia Sportage Wipers & Visibility Problems
24 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (24)
LOUD NOISES FROM THE A/C & HEATER UNDER THE GLOVE BOXES FINAL CONCLUSION THE UNIT STOPPED BLOWING AND MAKES A LOUD NOISES WHEN SWITCH. *TR
HEATER COIL WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRIDGE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE HEATER COIL WAS REPLACED. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD. ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON WINDSHIELD WHICH SHE DID NOT NOTICE IN THE MORNING WHEN SHE DROVE VEHICLE TO WORK. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. *AK
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL TO HEATER-A/C,POWER WINDOWS,WIPERS. *AK
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS WATER AND AIR. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THAT WIPERS DO NOT STAY ON WINDOW, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS WATER AND AIR. *TT
HEATER FAN IS NOISY. *TT
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS WATER AND AIR. *TT
HEATER FAN IS NOISY. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THAT WIPERS DO NOT STAY ON WINDOW, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS WATER AND AIR. *TT
CONSUMER STATES WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, ALSO AIR WAS COMING THROUGH WINDOWS.*JB
THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM BROKE OFF DURING A RAINSTORM. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
THE HEATER RESISTOR AND BLOWER MOTOR FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *YH
THE HEATER CORE LEAKED FLUID INSIDE THE VEHICLE. NLM
PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS LOOSE. NLM
THE MASTER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WIRE HARNESS INSIDE THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL TO THE WINDOWS HAD MELTED. *YH
THE RUN CHANNEL ON FRONT DRIVERS DOOR IS FOLDED IN THE WINDOW CAUSING WIND NOISE TO COME INTO THE DRIVERS DOOR. NLM
WINDSHIELD WIPER ON PASSENGER'S SIDE STOPPED WORKING. WINDSHIELD WIPER NEVER STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL CONSUMER TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED A MONTH AFTER CONSUMER HAD THE CAR. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT REST PROPERLY, CAUSING WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND RESULTING IN POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE USING WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY WILL STOP OPERATING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME OFF SIDE OF WINDSHIELD DURING RAIN MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT AS WELL AS TEARING THE PAINT OFF THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME OFF SIDE OF WINDSHIELD DURING RAIN MAKING VISIBILITY DIFFICULT AS WELL AS TEARING THE PAINT OFF THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. *AK
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON IN THE RAIN. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER SUDDENLY FLEW OFF THE WINDOW AND RESTED ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR. AFTER HAVING THE WIPER INSPECTED IT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY LINKAGE SYSTEM SLOWLY CAUSING THE WIPER TO SCREW WHILE IN USE. EVEN AFTER SCREWING THE WIPER BACK INTO PLACE THE WIPER JUST LAID THERE AFTER TURNING THE WIPERS BACK ON. *AK
KIA SPORTAGE'S ARE WORTHLESS,.DO NOT BUY ONE. NO SAFETY DEFCT INCLUDED IN SUMMARY. *AK