NHTSA — Structure: Body: Door Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Kia Sportage body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1999 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 292001

Sportage 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

On several occasions, passenger door won't open, and door handle won't open from inside.

- Corona, CA, USA

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problem #4

Aug 292001

Sportage 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
On several occasions, passenger door won't open, and door handle won't open from inside.

- Corona, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 262000

(reported on)

Sportage 4WD

  • miles
Front two doors leak in heavy rain on the top of the door frame, dealer can't find problem.

- Leominster, MA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 061999

Sportage

  • miles
The striker plate is out of adjustment causing the drivers side rear door to be out of alignment. Nlm

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 111999

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat belt would continuously chime. The air bag light stays on after starting vehicle. Vehicle would start erratically. Door frame would leak. Convertible top did not stay closed. Vehicle would idle at 2000rpms when slowing down & almost stall out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.

- Orlando, FL, USA

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