1997 Kia Sportage Review

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1997 Kia Sportage is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 167.10 in length and 65.00 in height. Made in South Korea, 1997 Kia Sportage has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,390 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1997 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 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Kia

Model: Sportage

Trims Available: 2

Location: SOUTH KOREA

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Driveline: RWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $15,390 USD

MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

Tires: 205/75R15

Tank Size: 16 gallon

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Kia Sportage 1997 Trims

1997 Kia Sportage EX 2WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

1997 Kia Sportage EX 4WD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: 4WD

Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

KNDJB7238V5529933
KNDJB7238V5530788
KNDJB7234V5550228
KNDJB7239V5536843
KNDJB7236V5530529
KNDJB7238V5533531
KNDJB7232V5546159
KNDJB7232V5550180
KNDJB723XV5547172
KNDJB7236V5542387
KNDJB7239V5533506

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 97V234000 started on /Date(882334800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.

Recall 99V325000 started on /Date(942987600000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE C123 AND C124 CONNECTORS CAN BE PUT UNDER TENSION BY MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE, THUS PULLING THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS, LOOSENING THEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CIRCUIT CONTINUITY.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPRING CLIPS TO LOCK THE CONNECTORS TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SOLDER A SPLICE IN THE WIRE HARNESS.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1997 Kia Sportage look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 Kia Sportage’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 19 miles, which is lower then 1996 Kia Sportage.

The 1997 Kia Sportage is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 Kia Sportage that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 Kia Sportage is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 Kia Sportage has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 19/23 mpg city/highway.