1995 Kia Sportage Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1995 Kia Sportage. Part of Generation 1 — 1995–2002.
Complaints
88
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#25 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
#34 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 4 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — |
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