1997 Kia Sportage Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Kia Sportage
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1997 Kia Sportage
Most Common 1997 Kia Sportage Problems
1997 Kia Sportage vehicles have 1 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Kia Sportage problem is: Kia Sportage intermittent starting issue with engine not turning over despite lights and accessories functioning
Some kia sportage owners report experiencing intermittent starting issues where the engine does not turn over,...
Vehicles driven in areas where roads are heavily salted in winter may experience corrosion of the fuel tank, which...
Kia Sportage Repairs and Prices
Kia Sportage
Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement
$200 - $275
Kia Sportage
Catalytic Converter Replacement
$2,174 - $2,247
Kia Sportage
Steering Center Link Replacement
$306 - $380
Kia Sportage
Timing Belt Replacement
$658 - $855
Kia Sportage
Brake System Inspect
$122 - $179
Kia Sportage
Body Control System Diagnosis & Testing
$49 - $72
Kia Sportage
Vibration Diagnosis
$122 - $179
Kia Sportage
Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing
$122 - $179
Kia Sportage
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Switch Replacement
$244 - $261
Kia Sportage
Battery Cable Replacement
$483 - $530
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The Kia Sportage Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $462 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sportage is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Most Common 1997 Kia Sportage Questions
There are 48 related questions for 1997 Kia Sportage vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Kia Sportage questions.
Will turn over very well. just won't start.
It's been running rough, now it's backfiring all the time.. lugging and sputtering. there's rust in the radiator...
1997 Kia Sportage Recalls
1997 Kia Sportage vehicles have 3 known recalls. The most common recall is: Recall 02V216000.
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