1999 Kia Sportage

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

5 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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   1998-10-19Service brakes, hydraulic98V222000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles without an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.

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   1999Complaint volume 284 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2000-01-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-06-29 Turn signal, traffic safety hazard
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   2000-01-25Electrical system99V325000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The wires connected to the C123 and C124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors…

   Remedy: Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness.

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   2000-06-29Engineering analysisClosed 2002-07-29 Turn sighal
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   2002-01-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-07 Windshield wiper
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   2002-10-18Recall queryClosed 2003-09-02 Engine stalling post-recall
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   2003-10-14Recall queryClosed 2004-02-27 Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunction
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   2004-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 2004-07-26 Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunction
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    2004-08-16Seat belts04V305000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "Click" Sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began August 16, 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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    2006-01-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-05-09 Fuel tank leakage
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    2006-05-09Engineering analysisClosed 2007-11-30 Fuel tank leakage
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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Is the 1999 Kia Sportage reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Kia Sportage is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kia Sportage?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Kia Sportage have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.