1999 Kia Sportage problems by component
284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 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 | 28% | 50,280 mi |
| Power Train → | 57 | 20% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 44 | 15% | — |
| Electrical System → | 41 | 14% | 70,100 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 34 | 12% | 78,100 mi |
| Structure → | 29 | 10% | 100,198 mi |
| Visibility → | 27 | 10% | — |
| Air Bags → | 23 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 19 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 6% | — |
| Equipment → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.