I would start by checking the alternator yourself or take it and have it checked. If you had'nt had any battery issuses like hooking battery up wrong It is prob. your alternator.
Battery Group Size 58 for: 2000 Kia Sportage, 2001 Kia Sportage, 1999 Kia Sportage
between the battery and the intake side of the motor. below the battery
always remove battery terminal when replacing sensors.That is your reset.
Why does my 2001 kia sportage idle rough?
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 16 valves.
Check next to manifold between battery on 1999 its almost directly under battery may be same on yours.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has an inline 4 engine.
2001 kia sportage will not turn any gears
The 2001 Kia Sportage has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2001 Kia Sportage is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2001 Kia Sportage is 13 ft. 0.4 in. (156.4 in.) long.
The 2001 Kia Sportage runs on regular unleaded.