1995 Kia Sportage Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 25%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Kia Sportage, 25% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,500 miles.
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.
“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the engine locked causing lose of power. There is a special campaign #011, regarding the catalytic converter. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the campaign; however it is not included in the campaign due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10152900, filed 2006-03, 114,000 miles“The engine will start up and stay at aprox 3000 RPM for at least 30 seconds. A few times it would not start at all. Twice the rpms jumped while each my wife and I were driving it and almost caused accidents. The locking hubs on the four wheel drive are not unlocking. It caused some sliding in the rain going around a corner. The wheels always turn at the same rate around corners. The trim is coming loose around the windshield. The transmission is rough when I shift, and during driving it will some times surge forward and back. Too much play in the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #724567, filed 2000-06“Contacted dealership about the exhaust system/catalytic converter. Took vehicle to dealership. After arriving, was informed that no parts were available. Would order parts & contact owner. So far no contact with dealership on catalytic converter.”
NHTSA complaint #854934, filed 2000-01“While driving on a residential street at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and stopped. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Dealer stated that the vehicle overheated because of a blown freeze plug. The vehicle is at the dealership for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #823853, filed 1998-06“After starting vehicle could hear a lot of ticking inside of engine. Had taken vehicle to a technician, and the hydraulic lifters had been replaced three times”
NHTSA complaint #874927, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 13% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 69 | 29% |
| 2001 | 45 | 20% |
| 2000 | 45 | 15% |
| 1999 | 79 | 28% |
| 1998 | 79 | 26% |
| 1997 | 56 | 31% |
| 1996 | 10 | 18% |
| 1995 | 14 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1995 Kia Sportage
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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