1997 Kia Sportage engine problems
The 1997 Kia Sportage has 63 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
63
Engine complaints
21%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE STALLED AT 35 MPH. CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, THEN SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the 1997 Kia Sportage engine — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.