Complaints
493
Crashes
43
Fires
6
Injuries
21
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#142 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Crash-related:4
#219 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Avg mileage:33,456 mi
#316 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:108,938 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 42 | 4 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 33,456 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 | — | — | 108,938 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 | — | — | 189,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 111,386 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 2 | — | 25,140 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 10 | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 12 | — | — | 68,115 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 12 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 | 4 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 3 | — | 157,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | 1 | — | 61,330 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 61,426 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 10 | — | — | 102,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 8 | — | — | 59,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 81,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | 4 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 6 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 247,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 6 | — | — | 63,559 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 121,771 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 2 | 65,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | — |
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