1998 Kia Sportage problems by component
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 79 | 26% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 70 | 23% | — |
| Power Train → | 63 | 21% | — |
| Electrical System → | 47 | 16% | — |
| Visibility → | 27 | 9% | — |
| Structure → | 26 | 9% | — |
| Suspension → | 26 | 9% | — |
| Equipment → | 19 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 18 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 13 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.