1995 Kia Sportage Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Kia Sportage, 14% of the 56 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Horn failed to operate/ all of the power windows failed to operate properly/ instrument panel brake light would come on whenever the brake pedal was applied, and driver's seat belt would come unlatched while driving. Dealer notified and refused to assist the consumer in any of these concern. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #874953, filed 2000-11“Smoke was seen coming from the hood area. As consumer stopped to see what the problem was, he noticed that the engine had caught fire due to an electrical problem. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830774, filed 1998-11“Vehicle has ABS brakes, driver states that the brakes went completely out and that there has been several other safety problems with this vehicle, such as a faulty horn andthe steering bolts fell out.”
NHTSA complaint #810543, filed 1997-03“Horn malfunctioned twice. In addition, replaced electric windows and door locks and gas gauge. In addition, transmission will not shift out of park and brakes failed. Also, replaced muffler.”
NHTSA complaint #518506, filed 1997-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 15 | 27% |
| 2024 | 16 | 21% |
| 2023 | 46 | 24% |
| 2022 | 8 | 17% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 30 | 18% |
| 2017 | 63 | 16% |
| 2016 | 17 | 13% |
| 2015 | 18 | 12% |
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 22 | 6% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 38 | 21% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 18 | 23% |
| 2008 | 27 | 28% |
| 2007 | 13 | 17% |
| 2006 | 22 | 20% |
| 2005 | 8 | 12% |
| 2002 | 16 | 7% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 32 | 11% |
| 1999 | 41 | 14% |
| 1998 | 47 | 16% |
| 1997 | 21 | 12% |
| 1996 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 8 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1995 Kia Sportage
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology