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1995 Kia Sportage — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
56
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
60
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)

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1995 Kia Sportage Safety Recalls (2)

02V21600016/08/2002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

95V07300011/04/1995
SUSPENSION:REAR

THE NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINERS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE UNDER- TORQUED CAUSING THESE UNITS TO LOOSEN OR FALL OFF.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.

Most Common Problems Reported for 1995 Kia Sportage

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
SEAT BELTS
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
SUSPENSION
3
STRUCTURE
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
VISIBILITY
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2

Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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