1996 Kia Sportage problems by component
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Kia Sportage, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 25% | — |
| Power Train → | 11 | 19% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 10 | 18% | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 16% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 14% | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 12% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.