1997 Kia Sportage safety record

Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.

Not rated

NHTSA overall rating

complaints reporting a crash

complaints reporting fire

safety recall campaigns

Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 21 report injuries (24 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Crash- and fire-risk recalls