1995 Kia Sportage Review
1995 Kia Sportage is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 159.40 in length and 65.00 in height. Made in South Korea, 1995 Kia Sportage has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,295 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1995 Kia Sportage. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.80 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 18 - 19 of gasoline in the city and 18 - 19 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- KNDJA723XS5509651
- KNDJA7231S5508081
- KNDJA7210S5501444
- KNDJA7235S5514482
- KNDJA7236S5506696
- KNDJA7233S5509412
- KNDJA7215S5500032
- KNDJA7235S5515180
- KNDJA7237S5509218
Safety & Recalls
Recall 02V216000 started on /Date(1029470400000-0400)/.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
Recall 95V073000 started on /Date(797572800000-0400)/.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE (1) OIL LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE AND ONTO THE BRAKE LININGS; (2) REAR BRAKE DAMAGE FROM THE AXLE NUTSFALLING INTO THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS; OR (3) SEPARATION OF THE REAR WHEEL/AXLESHAFT FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.