1997 Kia Sportage Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Kia Sportage, 1% of the 181 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving at any speed the vehicle gives no prior warning. The engine check light coming on. Contacted dealer , can't find the problem. Vehicle has been in the shop three times. Check engine light comes on and engine stalles at times while driving due to EGR valve failure. Hood release handle was broke. Right front hubcap fell off. Radio bezel was broke.”
NHTSA complaint #828455, filed 1998-10“Took vehicle for service on tires. Informed the wheels were loose & were dangerous. Took to mechanic, with a friend from Kia. The seal assembly for hub needed to be replaced. Vehicle not on recall. Was not repaired. Car traded in with problems unresolved.”
NHTSA complaint #857840, filed 2000-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Kia Sportage
56 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
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