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1996 Kia Sportage 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 20 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 96V131000

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.

Campaign 97V234000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

Campaign 02V216000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

98 complaints filed by owners for this model year (13 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 Power Train 12 Engine And Engine Cooling 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD?

EPA figures for the 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD?

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Kia Sportage 4WD, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.