1996 Kia Sportage Electrical Problems
6 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
Your check engine light stays on while driving, and your vehicle has stalled and died completely. The dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle multiple times, but the problem keeps returning. This likely requires diagnostic testing to identify the underlying electrical or engine issue causing the repeated failures.
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Your car's horn doesn't blow loud enough to effectively warn other drivers. This could potentially lead to an accident if other vehicles don't hear your horn in an emergency situation.
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INTERIOR WIRING HARNESS FAILURE.
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH LIGHTS ON DASH WENT OUT AND SMOKE FILLED THE CAR. THE WIRES UNDER THE DASH THAT RUNS TO THE ENGINE COUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED NO ENJURIES. MANF. CONTACTED.
LIGHTING; WHEN DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY THE TAIL LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY GO OUT WITH NO WARNING. HAVE TAKEN IN FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM EIGHT TIMES, THE DEALER SAY IT'S A PINCHED WIRE. *AK
COMPUTER FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.