1998 Kia Sportage Base Auto 2WD
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- Photo: 2002 Kia Sportage 4-Door, front right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Kia Sportage 2.0i 16V 4WD by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage AWD NB-Ⅶ Purplish Blue (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage (NB-1) rear by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Sportage JA interior by Corvettec6r, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Kia Sportage Base Auto 2WD is a 130-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Sportage measures 170.3 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mazda FE-DOHC 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 130 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.3 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 55.4 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Kia Sportage Base Auto 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Kia SPORTAGE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Aug 16, 2002 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA campaign 02V216000
Nov 19, 1999 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
NHTSA campaign 99V325000
Sep 15, 1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.
NHTSA campaign 98V222000
303 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Kia SPORTAGE
Owner Complaints
303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Kia SPORTAGE (19 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 72 |
| Hydraulic | 62 |
| Service Brakes | 62 |
| Power Train | 59 |
| Electrical System | 43 |
| Suspension | 23 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1998 KIA SPORTAGE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.