The service and repair manual for the 1998 Kia Sportage — the 2.0L I4 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Kia published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | EX Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 558 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Sportage manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 86
- Engine Performance 651
- Accessories & Equipment 149
- General Information 1,505
- Body & Frame 45
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 25
- Brakes 77
- Steering 39
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Suspension 38
- Electrical 136
- Transmission 111
- Engine Mechanical 125
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Sportage
- Electrical System — wiring · 99V325000This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 558 complaints and Kia has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Sportage. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Sportage manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Sportage?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 across the EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Kia published for this year.
What 1998 Sportage problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Sportage, covering electrical system, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Kia dealers.
Does it include 1998 Sportage wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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