1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
101,000 miles

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1998 Kia Sportage drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1998 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 192004

(reported on)

Sportage 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 101,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicles 4-wheel drive engaged sometimes then popped out causing a loud noise. The consumer found out about a hub seal recall and inquired about it at the dealer. The dealer indicated that the recall was performed by the manufacturer. The consumer looked under the hood for a red mark on the vacuum canister bracket but didn't see one. The consumer therefore believes that the recall has not been completed.

- Passaic, NJ, USA

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