Model year guide

1997 Kia Clarus

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Kia Clarus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 92 on record.

1997 Kia Clarus — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Kia Clarus at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Kia Clarus recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Kia Clarus.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Kia Clarus

The Kia Credos was Kia's first self developed mid-size family sedan, which went on sale in South Korea in 1995, and in Australia in 1998. The Credos is based on the fifth generation Mazda Capella/Cronos, which was also sold as the Mazda 626.

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1997 Kia Clarus vehicles on record

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Other Kia Clarus model years

2001 2000 1999 1998 1996

1997 Kia Clarus — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Kia Clarus have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Kia Clarus. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.