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1997 Kia Sportage 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
299 complaints filed by owners for this model year (50 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD. 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 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD?
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Kia Sportage 2WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Power Train. 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.