Kia Sportage 1996
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Kia Sportage, manufacturered by Hyundai-kia America Technical Center Inc (hatci).
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Special Purpose Vehicles Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize").
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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| Kia | 5XY 5XY | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 17 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG | 467.73 - 493.72 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Sportage 2wd - Sportage 4wd -
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What is the MPG of a 1996 Kia Sportage?
- The 1996 Kia Sportage has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 - 22 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Kia Sportage?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Kia Sportage can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Kia Sportage?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Kia Sportage is $2850.
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Where is the 1996 Kia Sportage produced?
- The 1996 Kia Sportage is produced in Whasung Mi, South Korea.
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Are there recalls for the 1996 Kia Sportage?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 1996 Kia Sportage, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 1996 Kia Sportage?
- The 1996 Kia Sportage has a GVWR of Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) lbs.
Recall 556 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recall 13805 [USA]: Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
Recall 14595 [USA]: This condition can cause the accelerator to hold the throttle partially open, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recall R/2003/092 [UK]: The front seat belt buckles may not latch securely
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Sportage 2wd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33881 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 13157 Model name (carline) Sportage 2wd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.1111 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.0 EPA vehicle size class Special Purpose Vehicles You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sportage 4wd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33881 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 13213 Model name (carline) Sportage 4wd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 27.0 EPA vehicle size class Special Purpose Vehicles You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Sportage 4wd
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33881 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 13214 Model name (carline) Sportage 4wd Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 EPA vehicle size class Special Purpose Vehicles You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- PS539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- TSB-GEN085R1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?One time use.? Some example
- TSB-GEN085 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?One time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- KT-2008082201 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- 76 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Fuel pump relays & emissions failures. Kia technician times. *tt
- 027 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: This bulletin provided information related to recall campaign 027 to replace the front seat belt buckles. *tt
- 027 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: Recall campaign 027 to replace front seat belt buckles. Notification letter to dealers. *tt
- 33000003 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM: Subject regarding steering knuckle replacement. *tt
Fuel tank leakage investigation # EA06007
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.Review of the warranty data revealed elevated tank leakage experience in vehicles produced from june 1999 to october 2000.Analysis of complaints and warranty claims identified multiple causes and origins of fuel tank assembly leakage.The majority of complaints involve non-specific allegations of fuel leakage where more than one fuel system component was replaced.Odis analysis focused on leaks occurring on the underside of the tank due to corrosive failure caused by disruption of the protective pvc coating.The analysisindicates that such leaks are rare and do not show evidence of an increasing trend. Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See document file for additional information regarding this resume.
Safety belt buckle malfunction investigation # PE02051
By letter dated august 25, 2002, kia advised nhtsa that the subject vehicles will be recalled.Specific corrective action to be taken by kia has not been reported to nhtsa at this time.The safety recall program has been assigned campaign no. 02v-216.
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Air Bag Loc Front | Driver Seat Only |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| DisplacementCC | 2000 |
| DisplacementCI | 122.0474881894 |
| DisplacementL | 2 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Make | KIA |
| MakeID | 499 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Manufacturer Id | 1034 |
| Model | Sportage |
| ModelID | 2770 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | KIA |
| NCSA Model | Sportage |
| Plant City | WHASUNG |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |
| VIN | KNDJA7235T5526584 |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20041206 |
Consumer was traveling at 25 mph in foggy conditions when suddenly she lost sight of the road and proceeded to strike a tree head on. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.*ak
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20030531 |
The passenger side door speaker caught on fire while listening to the radio . Fortunately my wife was able to put the fire out with her jacket. The fire burned part of the door panel. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20021228 |
The driver-side seat belt fastener will not work. I have contacted kia, but they say that this item is not covered by warranty. I have not abused this piece of equipment and i have never had a seat belt fail (in any other car-- nor heard of this) because it comes unlatched. I am really concerned about this as it seems i will need to pay for the new seat belt fastener. Ts
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20020310 |
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags deployed, but lap and shoulder belt didn't hold. Consumer was thrown into window and sustained injuries. *ak *yh
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20011213 |
Air bags deployed inadvertently while parked. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer stated that while sitting in the vehicle keys not in ignition, the airbag deployed and caused injury on her face and legs. *yd
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20011114 |
While driving, seat belt detaches. When driving more than 35-40 mph consumer has to depress brakes harder than usual. *ak consumer states there was an accident and that there were problems with the belts detaching 2-3 months prior to the accident, one person was injured in the accident, consumer did not list the cause of the accident. *slc
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011030 |
The car's rear left tire detached from the vehicle. The lug nuts and the assembly where intact. From what the body shop told me the ball bearings melted causing the casing where the bolts go to detach. I'm not a mechanic so i don't know the details but if you need further information please do not hesitate to contact the body shop that's working on the car. I can get you that information if you request it. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20011030 |
While driving 65 mph rear driver wheel and wheel assembly fell off. No accident, and no injuries.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010114 |
Transmission is going to needed to be replaced due to vibration and noise. *jb
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P2057 [1] Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 2
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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| KNDJA7235T5526584 | 1996 | Sportage | WHASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |