1997 Kia Sportage Lights Problems
3 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
May 1999 – Jul 1998
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
mediumINTERIOR LIGHTING
CrashFiled: Jun 2002
LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ALL COME ON AND STAY ON FOR A LITTLE WHILE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. SOON AFTER LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND SUFFERED SOME MAJOR INJURIES.*AKJG
NHTSA #: 8012019
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: May 1999
BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. WHENEVER TURNING ON INTERIOR LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND STAYS ON. DEALER SAIS VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA #: 838206
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF NOT HAVING ANY HAZARD LIGHTS, AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO REPAIR THEM. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON THE PARTS. *AK
NHTSA #: 825767
Other 1997 Kia Sportage Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling (55)Air Bags (34)Electrical System (18)Power Train (14)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18)Fuel System, Gasoline (15)Vehicle Speed Control (11)Latches/locks/linkages (6)Seat Belts (5)Tires (5)Structure (5)Steering (6)Visibility (3)Suspension,structure (7)Equipment (2)Seats (1)Wheels (1)Fuel System, Other (1)