1999 Kia Sportage Power Train
Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.
Complaint Timeline
Chronological view of owner reports
DEFECTIVE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WILL NOT ALLOW DRIVER TO SHIFT INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE "ON THE FLY". NLM
WHEN THE GEARS ARE CHANGED TO THIRD AND FOURTH, TRANSMISSION GRINDS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE FIVE TIMES, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE COMES ON AND OFF WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FLY OFF THE ROAD. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A SEAL FOR THE HUB. *AK
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Quick Summary
The 1999 Kia Sportage has 28 Power Train complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.