Major Problems with Kia Sportage Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Kia Sportage

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Kia Sportage.

Model Year	Complaints
2020 Sportage	1
2019 Sportage	10
2018 Sportage	36
2017 Sportage	84
2016 Sportage	26
2015 Sportage	32
2014 Sportage	26
2013 Sportage	186
2012 Sportage	224
2011 Sportage	116
2010 Sportage	11
2009 Sportage	65
2008 Sportage	76
2007 Sportage	66
2006 Sportage	101
2005 Sportage	63
2002 Sportage	234
2001 Sportage	228
2000 Sportage	303
1999 Sportage	284

Worst 3 Kia Sportage complaints

2017 Kia Sportage AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 26000 miles

2001 Kia Sportage AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 14000 miles

2012 Kia Sportage SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 3 Mileage: 3600 miles

Browse Kia Sportage complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sportage owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE while driving my leased 2014 kia sportage there was nonstop continuous hesitation "bucking" with white smoke blowing out of the...	518 ~ 84393 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the design of the ignition key is faulty. this vehicle only starts with a proximity interface between the interior starter...	186 ~ 52473 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my suv is 2yrs old and the compressor blew out. i have had it diagnosed by one of west side	138 ~ 49384 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2014 kia sportage. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle....	132 ~ 50390 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE we experience an intermittent raw gasoline smell in the interior cabin of the vehicle. this problem started a few weeks...	120 ~ 55355 miles
POWER TRAIN this vehicke was purchased new in march of 2014. i am the originalk owner. while making an out of town...	104 ~ 54397 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when i did an oil change on my sportage i turned on my car and it started making a loud...	74 ~ 73016 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE my 5years daughter have her window little open when she has her finger on the window. i closed the window...	73 ~ 68734 miles
STEERING the front passenger side wheel bearings started to wear. they were replaced and seized up while driving. a new wheel...	68 ~ 41057 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL shortly after i took possession of this vehicle on 3-15-14 i began to notice the traction control lights intermittently flashing...	62 ~ 41888 miles
SERVICE BRAKES after around 13/14k miles the front brakes began to make extreme noises like very loud sandpaper against metal when backing...	62 ~ 51339 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we experience an intermittent raw gasoline smell in the interior cabin of the vehicle. this problem started a few weeks...	58 ~ 42774 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated vehicle pulls to the right and the check engine light flashes on and off. dealer has been contacted.*jb	58
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. the contact stated that the low beam and high beam headlights shorted...	56 ~ 41555 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. while driving 30 mph the rod bearings fractured and the vehicle seized...	50 ~ 57739 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2008 kia sportage do not have a protective shield under the gas tank. consumer has a hole in the gas	50 ~ 44679 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL shortly after i took possession of this vehicle on 3-15-14 i began to notice the traction control lights intermittently flashing...	48 ~ 48564 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was purchased new and on the way home from the dealership the brakes were applied as i was approching...	47 ~ 29435 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN check engine light came on from day one. almost always when tank of gas was at the 3/4 mark. compressor	47 ~ 20537 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was in auto accident and my car rolled and my body (even though i was wearing a seatbelt) was...	46 ~ 19022 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 kia sportage ex has repeated problem with engine shutdown/stall upon starting from a stop at an intersection. both left...	43 ~ 27997 miles
SEAT BELTS drivers seat belt clicks but doesn't want to lock....	41 ~ 50855 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE at 245k only right side frame rot inside out. therefore showing no notice of deteriorating with original engine and original	37 ~ 92565 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING check engine light came on from day one. almost always when tank of gas was at the 3/4 mark. compressor	37 ~ 9582 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY back power widows will not go down when botton is pushed.*ak...	37 ~ 3806 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light/fan relay ar shook upon being turned on two separate occassions prior to enging light coming on. car taken...	30 ~ 41205 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. the vehicle was repaired under recall # 05v120000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). the...	28 ~ 6450 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked for approximately 45 minutes when...	24 ~ 16387 miles
TIRES while parked in neutral i noticed the low tire warning light blinking. the vehicle had approximately 3000 miles on it....	23 ~ 18711 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph uphill on icy road conditions with the 4wd engaged the vehicle began...	22 ~ 30031 miles
STRUCTURE my kia sportage was parked in the parking lot of my employer here in everett wa. it was not a...	21 ~ 28109 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. while driving at speeds of 20 mph in a snow storm the...	20 ~ 15332 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. while driving 65 mph the vehicle violently jerked and vibrated. the contact stated...	19 ~ 37 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. the contact has experienced several failures with the vehicle ever since its date...	18 ~ 3383 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer was having continuous problems with front brakes. has had them replaced by dealership.*ak dealer found rotors were warped and	18 ~ 4778 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer stated the four wheel drive failed twice. *yh ...	18
WHEELS i have had my vehicle looked at numerous times since i bought it 3 years ago. there is a odd...	17 ~ 18985 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT coolant gauge not reading or registering thermostat temperature therefore rendering it unfit for clearing an inspection. it causes the check...	17 ~ 9502 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the contact has 2006 kia sportage that has burned off anti-freeze coming through the air vent. the coil is thining...	17 ~ 52775 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER while backing my 2014 kia sportage out of my garage i heard a loud noise. it almost sounded like a...	15 ~ 26654 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the check engine light intermittently illuminates. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership several times...	15 ~ 39768 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN i own a 2002 kia sportage. #1) the auto started to have a gas order for several weeks then gas...	15 ~ 22296 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated the radio failed the radio failed. *jg ...	15
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. while driving 20 mph the check engine indicator illuminated for a few...	13 ~ 68544 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM rattle/vibration from under vehicle when shifting from high gear to low and visa versa. car has been in shop 4...	13 ~ 7113 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. the contact stated that an undercoating procedure was performed on the vehicle...	12 ~ 102892 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact stated that the passenger doors did not shut properly. the...	12 ~ 4083 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. the contact stated that the vehicle would not hold fuel. on a separate...	12 ~ 50449 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle caught on fire within the engine compartment on three separate occasions while driving 45 mph or more. consumer extinguished...	12 ~ 31974 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. while driving 5 mph the contact smelled a burning odor and flames...	11 ~ 21763 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage equipped with kumho solus tires size 225/60 r17. the contact stated that...	11 ~ 23204 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY its approx 57 degrees out. 6:30 am this morning went outside to start car came back 10 minutes later to...	11 ~ 518 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. while driving approximately 40 mph the rear passenger tail light failed to...	11 ~ 8636 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY my sunroof exploded. i had just entered the highway (there was no overpass near me) merging into traffic. i heard...	10 ~ 32951 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT problems with brakes sticking windows locked up calipers cracked.*mr two months after purchase mechanic was informed that the brakes felt...	10 ~ 154 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes warped since consumer owned vehicle. after repair the brakes would warp again. this pattern continued until the dealership decided	10 ~ 6831 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. while the vehicle was stationary the brake lights malfunctioned and the cruise...	9 ~ 31186 miles
VISIBILITY driving at approx. 35 mph exiting the 405 s freeway in socal on the brookhurst n exit ramp heard a...	9 ~ 25889 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2007 kia sportage. consumer states that rear brakes failed due to rear caliper slides being corroded with brake dust. also...	9 ~ 11835 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph uphill on icy road conditions with the 4wd engaged the vehicle began...	9 ~ 7393 miles
EQUIPMENT several months after the purchase of my 2002 kia sportage my brakes started to pulsate i took it to the...	9 ~ 11111 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES front passenger door does not latch correctly. when opening door consumer has to pull up on the door. took vehicle...	9 ~ 12157 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer called complaining about having problems with the gas tank also states that everytime he is filling the tank on...	9 ~ 62616 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was almost involved in an accident because the horn of this vehicle is very low and there should be...	8 ~ 11038 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. the contact stated that the air bag lights illuminated intermittently. the vehicle...	7 ~ 34357 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sportage. while driving or attempting to start the vehicle the engine seized. the...	7 ~ 2524 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on july 18 2009 and...	7 ~ 8571 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2007 kia sportage accelerator on the vehicle became engaged at full throttle and the vehicle struck a tree. *nj (lawyer	7
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2006 kia sportage. from the day i bought it it's made a boiling sound in the dash...	7 ~ 1000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2001 kia sportage 4 dr with 50 000 miles failed inspection because of broken wheel bearing and right idler arm....	7 ~ 20286 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when the brake pedal is depressed they fail to stop the vehicle due to the rotors warping. this results in...	7 ~ 41446 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the engine belts made a squeaking noise. kia was not aware of the problem. nlm ph jb...	7 ~ 17936 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION when the brake pedal is depressed they fail to stop the vehicle due to the rotors warping. this results in...	7 ~ 26469 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING after having vehicle for three months courtesy light stopped working. dealer has been contacted. please provide furthr information.*ak...	7 ~ 9857 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY my 5years daughter have her window little open when she has her finger on the window. i closed the window...	6 ~ 15492 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. the contact stated that the springs that held the seat belt in...	6 ~ 27500 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS i was in auto accident and my car rolled and my body (even though i was wearing a seatbelt) was...	6 ~ 17551 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the truck would not start at times and kept blowing fuses.. dealer found problem to be in the engine harness...	6 ~ 27814 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer rear ended another vehicle in march 2002 the consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop....	6 ~ 9700 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while changing the driver side headlight bulb i noticed that the connector had burned and that the wires going to...	5 ~ 43600 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY kia sportage 2011 the side mirrors are so large they obstruct view on turns. twice i have missed correct lane	5
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage which was purchased in september 2009. he stated that the traction control was...	5 ~ 42104 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE my 2001 kia sportage had a strong gas odor for a couple of weeks. i was told by the dealer...	5 ~ 86840 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper motor inoperative during a storm while i was driving my windshield wiper motor broke leaving me with no...	5 ~ 4560 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2006 kia sportage. from the day i bought it it's made a boiling sound in the dash...	5 ~ 26084 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph in snowy conditions the right front wheel dislodged from the axle. the vehicle...	5 ~ 9000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 kia sportage 4wd has a vacuum-hub system this has a history of failure as i have been researching on...	5 ~ 74212 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE smell of gas fumes. also a gas leak.*cn ...	5 ~ 46839 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2001 kia sportage has a defect in its design. the solenoid & hoses that connect to it are placed...	5 ~ 5800 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was wondering if you would know where i can get my vehicle tested for health issues. i purchased a...	5 ~ 11000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS windows lock and shake driver's side door swings open passenger door does not shut properly back seat belts-only 1 works	5 ~ 8400 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument panel lights go out intermittently while driving. vehicle has been taken to dealer for repairs 3 times.*ak...	5 ~ 13000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY this vehicle has multiple defects in which the manufacturer/dealer is unable or unwilling to correct. car is a safety hazard....	5 ~ 23400 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a fuse keeps blowing out which controls engine control unit causing failure of odometer/ speedometer and tachometer and vehicle does	5
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. the contact stated that the cooling fan failed. the contact inspected the...	4 ~ 65870 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicles heating and cooling unit started working sporadically. then stopped and you could smell a burning smell. took to mechanic...	4 ~ 32250 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. the contact stated that the brake lights illuminated when the brake pedal...	4 ~ 32546 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT it started feb 22nd 2010 when a sensor on the power steering pump broke and i had power steering fluid...	4 ~ 89250 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES we have a new 2008 kia sportage. the tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) comes on intermittently four times in 10...	4 ~ 24250 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i was recently injured when using a 2008 kia sportage. as i was opening the back door the ring finger...	4 ~ 25100 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph a passerby alerted the contact the rear of the vehicle was on...	4 ~ 35750 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated one year ago the vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change and an...	4 ~ 33208 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt: a 2000 kia sportage station wagon. the bottom of the vehicle rusted. the fuel tank had a hole in...	4 ~ 81999 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER after starting the vehicle or while driving the vehicle at various speed of 40 mph consumer smelled fuel odor. vehicle...	4 ~ 22250 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving the vehicle power steering line broke. it was towed to the dealer. consumer called to see if the	4 ~ 45500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found that the harness which held the	4 ~ 24729 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seatbelt on my 2000 kia sportage on the driverside always opens. i feel this is very dangerous if i...	4 ~ 13750 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN differential failed resulting in vehicle stalling while driving.*ak...	4 ~ 25500 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING power steering is hard to turn at times especially when cold from parallel parking spot. dealer said they could not	4
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the air condition was not cooling the vehicle the engine light illuminated and it was determined the gas cap was...	4 ~ 9000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the four wheel drive failed twice. *yh ...	4
SIDEWALL > TIRES kumho tire e4 0225645-s i bought a kia sportage 06. i have 15400 mi. on my odometer. i put air...	3 ~ 5133 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. while driving approximately 40 mph the rear passenger tail light failed to...	3 ~ 25000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2002 kia sportage. whenever the vehicle was driven it would change to 4-wheel drive without the...	3 ~ 70500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2002 kia sportage 4x4. purchased in april 2004 with 3 years & 50k miles remaining on warranty....	3 ~ 45674 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle was involved in a rear end collision at 40 mph. driver's side seatback collapsed on impact onto a small...	3 ~ 10000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer state vehicle backed into a tree then instead of bumper catching the impact the spare tire carrier was crushed.	3 ~ 12793 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2002 kia sportage airbags failed to deploy in an accident. consumer states that the airbags did not deploy and her...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING 2007 kia sportage steering wheel noise. consumer states that he has not gotten a response or a solution. he would	3 ~ 793 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN a fuse keeps blowing out which controls engine control unit causing failure of odometer/ speedometer and tachometer and vehicle does	3
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. while the vehicle was stationary the brake lights malfunctioned and the cruise...	2 ~ 74500 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. the contact stated that the hood failed to open without warning. the...	2 ~ 64000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING electronic power steering issue. it is impossible to track vehicle straight at speeds over 30 mph. when driving on the...	2 ~ 1510 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this vehicles only rear turn signals are two small rectangles down in the rear bumper. when i contacted the dealership...	2 ~ 16 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 kia sportage. while driving approximately 30 mph a crack formed in the exhaust manifold. the...	2 ~ 60750 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. while driving 60 mph the accelerator pedal locked up and would not release....	2 ~ 6750 miles
CHILD SEAT no failure/crash/injury to myself or anyone i know but design complaint that could result in injury. my 2006 kia sportage...	2
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sportage. the vehicle was repaired under recall # 05v120000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). the...	2 ~ 16500 miles
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: a 2000 kia sportage station wagon. the bottom of the vehicle rusted. the fuel tank had a hole in...	2 ~ 66977 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2001 kia sportage temperature gauge never registered that the engine was running hot. the consumer had to have the engine...	2 ~ 22615 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES 2001 kia sportage stopped dead in the middle of a major highway. *bf the consumer was unable to get a...	2 ~ 384 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 kia sportage stopped dead in the middle of a major highway. *bf the consumer was unable to get a...	2 ~ 43000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i bought mt 2001 kia sportage in 2003. it was a 2 door automatic soft top. the problems with the...	2 ~ 10000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the truck would not start at times and kept blowing fuses.. dealer found problem to be in the engine harness...	2 ~ 19797 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING the gears shifted improperly and there was a rattling noise coming from under the vehicle. consumer was informed the transmission	2 ~ 49000 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have had problems with the car since i brought it. the windshield washer doesn't work the mirrors don't work...	2
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake system/rotors. the vehicle is a year old and was purchased new twice the rotors have been changed due to	2
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY while driving the driveshaft made a loud noise and broke. when this occurred the consumer pulled over and called a...	2 ~ 14220 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING door stays ajar. mechanic told consumer that door is not off line yet door does not close properly.*ak now horn...	2
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE door stays ajar. mechanic told consumer that door is not off line yet door does not close properly.*ak now horn...	2
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING consumer stated while driving the vehicle spent out of control she also stated that the steering wheel was shaking really	2 ~ 31500 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES consumer state vehicle backed into a tree then instead of bumper catching the impact the spare tire carrier was crushed.	2 ~ 25651 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT oxygen sensor and air flow sensor failed. nlm...	2
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sportage. while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled on the highway. the contact...	1 ~ 108000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the headrest position in new vehicles has caused thoracic outlet syndrome in this driver who is 5'4". my cervical spine...	1 ~ 400 miles
HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE > CHILD SEAT under normal usage two of the three rear seatbelts failed to release causing children to be stuck in seat. after...	1 ~ 91000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage with an ultra 578510 dolly. while driving approximately 55 mph and towing the...	1 ~ 42000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2009 kia sportster suv and only in certain situations can one read the instruments including the speedometer...	1 ~ 400 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC as of yet there has been no incident other than being notified that there is a safety recall on my...	1 ~ 42000 miles
PARKING BRAKE my brake lights kept blowing. then i lost my cruise control. then my esc light kept coming on. then all...	1 ~ 80000 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. while driving approximately 40 mph the rear passenger tail light failed to...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i purchased my kia used from a dealer less than a year ago and it passed the electronic systems check...	1 ~ 69000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER my complaint is that we have been smelling a strong odor of gas in our kia spoartage we took it...	1 ~ 120000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle was towed to shop / no start fuel pump inoperative rust found in fuel filter fuel tank leaking externally	1 ~ 100000 miles
VALVE > TIRES had problem with kia tmp tire pressure gauge i think kia disconnected it and i paid $587 for 4 new...	1 ~ 38000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the rear wiper arm of the kia sportage is made of weak plastic and cannot withstand going through a car...	1 ~ 800 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR i took my 2005 kia sportage ex into the dealership in january to be checked due to a squeaking sound...	1 ~ 10967 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt: contact stated exterior rear view mirrors and the inside rear view mirror were dark that the consumer has...	1
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE received recall notice for fuel leak on 2005 kia sportage. letter said repair takes two hours. took vehicle in and...	1 ~ 2000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: consumer states that the tire latch on the back of 2001 kia sportage i broke. this was latch that...	1 ~ 13623 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i own a 2002 kia sportage. #1) the auto started to have a gas order for several weeks then gas...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST under normal driving conditions fortunately happened at a parking lot brake pedal went to the floor. initial investigation revealed leaking...	1
TORQUE ARM > MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION i purchased a kia sportage from a dealership who said the vehicle still had its full power train warranty bumper...	1 ~ 27500 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY our rear windshield wiper has never worked properly and as of march 1 2004 our front wipers no longer work...	1 ~ 70000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL i am not sure if you can help me but i feel that i need to vent in reference to...	1 ~ 6738 miles
HUB > WHEELS while traveling on the highway and without prior warning. a bad odor was coming inside of the vehicle. driver's side	1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my car has only thirty thousand miles and the master brake cylinder is broken. i spoke to many automachenics and...	1 ~ 30000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving 65 mph the rear passenger side strut broke which caused a loud noise at the rear of the	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while driving check engine light illuminated on dashboard. due to fuel contamination coating in the fuel tank peeled and was	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT right lower control arm bolts sheered off...	1 ~ 19600 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER have had brakes worked on 5 times in past year air conditioner smells musty every time you turn it on	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving rear seats move backwards and forwards when braking or accelerating.*ak...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE for a period of 30-45 minutes after starting the vehicle gasoline and exhaust fumes entered the passenger's cabin. a company...	1 ~ 9930 miles
COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer had vehicle parked in gear with parking brake not on and vehicle rolled back. vehicle was not running. has	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE when trying to stop vehicle brakes pedal went to floor. back brakes started making a squeaking noise. also emergency brake	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS front bearings were disentergrated causing tires to wobble while driving. dealer has replaced bearings and hub. ak jb...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle would not start due to egr and fuel pump relay failures dealer replaced also the vehicle stalled while...	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer stated air bag sensor light stayed on. consumer was concerned that in a crash air bags will not deploy	1 ~ 10000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC not only has the proportional braking valve failed but also engine temp sensor causing transmission failure engine light came on...	1
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE seat belt would continuously chime. the air bag light stays on after starting vehicle. vehicle would start erratically. door frame...	1
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt would continuously chime. the air bag light stays on after starting vehicle. vehicle would start erratically. door frame...	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING when driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle shakes. also air bag light and abs brake light stay	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE have had vehicle in for brake service 9x in 2 yrs. only 20 k miles on car.(2000 kia sportage). 13...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY while driving driver's side door flew open. consumer said that the hinges are not mounted correctly. dealer has been contacted.	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i called kia to report the 4th time the 02 censor died.they did not give me any satisfactory answer. this	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY the glass portion (only) of the left outside rear view mirror was broken and the dealer advises that replacement is...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY vehicle collided with a guard rail and air bags failed to deploy. *ph on a separate occasion the consumer had	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake light stay on. the dealer has repaired vehcile three times but the problem still exists. *ak...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failed. nlm...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE throttle: car intermittently jerks in first and second gears. service person at dealership has been present and experienced this and...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL was driving approximately 60mph when rpms revved up to 6000 & vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. when brakes were applied	1
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING electrical system failed and caused several components to malfunction. the hazard warning signal light engaged by itself which caused a...	1 ~ 25000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT thie diagram on page 6-5 in the owners manual shows the wrong way for connecting jumper cables could cause battery	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING whenever consumer hears crackling noise turn signals and flashers become inoperative. *ak...	1

FAQ

What year Kia Sportage is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 20 years, Kia Sportage models of 2020, 2019, 2010 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Kia Sportage?

Kia Sportage models of 2000 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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