1997 Kia Sportage Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Kia Sportage
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1997 Kia Sportage
1997 Kia Sportage

Most Common 1997 Kia Sportage Problems

1997 Kia Sportage vehicles have 1 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Kia Sportage problem is: Kia Sportage intermittent starting issue with engine not turning over despite lights and accessories functioning
1997 Kia Sportage
Some kia sportage owners report experiencing intermittent starting issues where the engine does not turn over,...
1997 Kia Sportage
Vehicles driven in areas where roads are heavily salted in winter may experience corrosion of the fuel tank, which...

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2023 Kia Sportage
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The Kia Sportage Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $462 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sportage is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Most Common 1997 Kia Sportage Questions

There are 48 related questions for 1997 Kia Sportage vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Kia Sportage questions.
1997 Kia Sportage
Will turn over very well. just won't start.
1997 Kia Sportage
It's been running rough, now it's backfiring all the time.. lugging and sputtering. there's rust in the radiator...

1997 Kia Sportage Recalls

1997 Kia Sportage vehicles have 3 known recalls. The most common recall is: Recall 02V216000.