Component Record

Kia Sportage 1997 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

7 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 1997 Kia Sportage - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V234000Reported December 17, 1997 - 23,493 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 23,493 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine63 Air Bags39 Power Train28 Vehicle Speed Control25 Electrical System21 Brakes20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.