1999 Kia Sportage Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Kia Sportage, 5% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,280 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“\t\t\t\t 11/16/02\tgeneral diagnostics after purchase\t no stored codes \t $75.50 \t\ttiming check - disconnect battery\t\t 11/29/02\tengine bucks on acceleration\t no stored codes\t $87.26 \t broken center console replaced\t\t 01/02/03\tengine stalled - died after one week's time, no diagnosis\t $70.88 * towed *\t\t 01/05/03\temail sent to: Kia consumer affairs advised of poor running condition and \t inferior Kia service received response as to four \t \t\t manufacturer recalls not performed to\t \t\t date on vehicle\t 01/13/03\t*sc014 recall - engine wiring harness\t recall performed\t…”
NHTSA complaint #10069808, filed 2004-01, 50,280 miles“We noticed yellow streaks over time on the hood where the engine block and radiator are positioned. I have never had any trouble with overheating or any other problem of that nature. But eventually the clear coat began peeling and chipping in several different places on the hood where major engine components are located and now I am left with huge spots on my hood where the clear coat is missing. The underhhood insulation is in perfect condition. I assume there is a defect in either the clear coat itself or the insulation which prevents the heat from damaging the hood has failed to do so. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203485, filed 2007-09“I am the owner of a 99 Kia Sportage with only 19000 miles on it bought new with only 10 miles on it back in 99. This SUV has been nothing but problems from day one, with everything from the AC to the 4 wheel drive needing repaired twice in one day, to the most serious problem happening on 8-19-02 when my right rear anti sway bar bracket breaks away from where it was welded on the frame in the factory ( the org. Welds just broke ) as my daughter and I are driving this SUV home one evening causing this SUV to be all over the road and uncontrollable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069532, filed 2004-01“Recall 99v325000 work was corrected. Since recall work was done engine check light illuminated on the dash. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer noted that recall problem has failed and wires went bad. Also, air bag light was illuminating on the dash. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #871947, filed 2000-10“Not only has the proportional braking valve failed,but also engine temp sensor,causing transmission failure, engine light came on,and hold light for the trasmission come on, and now the power window gets stuck open. We smell a faint smell of wire insulation burning,but service dept. Said they couldnt do any thing until the brake light came on and stayed on. He said there was a short in the wiring harness.this makes twice.”
NHTSA complaint #716175, filed 1999-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 29% |
| 2025 | 22 | 40% |
| 2024 | 21 | 28% |
| 2023 | 50 | 26% |
| 2022 | 8 | 17% |
| 2021 | 16 | 30% |
| 2020 | 34 | 20% |
| 2019 | 18 | 25% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 75 | 19% |
| 2016 | 18 | 13% |
| 2015 | 27 | 18% |
| 2014 | 14 | 11% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 5% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 16 | 9% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Kia Sportage
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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