1999 Kia Sportage transmission problems
The 1999 Kia Sportage has 62 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
62
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER'S WHEEL BEARING BROKE OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO BENT INWARDS/ SPARKS FLYING, AND FIRE STARTED. DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF FROM THE AXLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 1999 Kia Sportage transmission — 13% 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.