1998 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Kia Sportage — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 kia sportage a recall about the wiring has been reported I [xxx] has been suffering for transportation due to this malfunction just need justification a.s.a.p my mailing address is [xxx] my ph. Is [xxx] also [xxx]. Thank you and have a blessed day. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom…”
filed May 23, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 kia sportage. The contact stated while traveling at 25 mph, the vehicle began to lose power. The hold button illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent where an unknown repair was made to the vehicle. The failure persisted. The mechanic advised…”
filed Jul 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 5 | 20% |
| 2025 Sportage | 15 | 31% |
| 2024 Sportage | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 Sportage | 44 | 24% |
| 2022 Sportage | 8 | 18% |
| 2021 Sportage | 6 | 13% |
| 2020 Sportage | 19 | 12% |
| 2019 Sportage | 10 | 14% |
| 2018 Sportage | 28 | 18% |
| 2017 Sportage | 62 | 16% |
| 2016 Sportage | 17 | 13% |
| 2015 Sportage | 18 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Kia Sportage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.