Major Problems with 2011 Kia Sportage Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2011 Kia Sportage

2011 Kia Sportage BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 1300 miles

2011 Kia Sportage POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 73000 miles

2011 Kia Sportage STEERING Victims: 1

Browse 2011 Kia Sportage complaints by category

Problems with ENGINE, POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sportage owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE i began having issues with my 2011 kia sportage not starting. at first i thought i didn't push the brake...	52 ~ 76820 miles
POWER TRAIN dealer claims they referred to previous service history. check engine light was on. when depress gas pedal car does not...	20 ~ 44693 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine light is on and no power when you apply gas pedal. dealer pulled codes for ob2 and found p2562...	20 ~ 62495 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while on vacation in la we had a problem with our 2011 kia sportage. while driving the car lose power...	13 ~ 58084 miles
SERVICE BRAKES push button start would not work due to faulty brake light switch. this model year is not on the recall	8 ~ 32633 miles
STEERING 2011 kia sportage sx all-wheel drive . . . the vehicle shows an inability to track straight while driving. most...	8 ~ 10815 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING engine light is on and no power when you apply gas pedal. dealer pulled codes for ob2 and found p2562...	7 ~ 27309 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the car hesitates upon acceleration from zero turning into traffic. it is very scary and happens often.. the dealer (evergreen	5 ~ 30400 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the car hesitates upon acceleration from zero turning into traffic. it is very scary and happens often.. the dealer (evergreen	5 ~ 78373 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact previously owned a 2011 kia sportage. the contact stated that the side rear passenger door protruded outward due...	5 ~ 32004 miles
SUSPENSION since buying this car 12/26/10 i have had a number of sensors and switches malfunction and needing replacement. warning lights...	4 ~ 49877 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL since buying this car 12/26/10 i have had a number of sensors and switches malfunction and needing replacement. warning lights...	4 ~ 23250 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. while the contact's wife was driving 45 mph on the expressway the...	3 ~ 79337 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light is on and no power when you apply gas pedal. dealer pulled codes for ob2 and found p2562...	3 ~ 10536 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i purchased a 2011 kia sportage mar 2011 w/ 12 miles on it. the mpg range on the window sticker...	3 ~ 20335 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. while driving 45 mph the sun roof exploded. the contact heard a...	2 ~ 70505 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle...	2 ~ 77833 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. while the vehicle was stationary the brake lights malfunctioned and the cruise...	1 ~ 100000 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...	1 ~ 100000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while changing the driver side headlight bulb i noticed that the connector had burned and that the wires going to...	1 ~ 150000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle intermittently does not start due to a faulty brake sensor safety switch. *tr...	1 ~ 47000 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage equipped with kumho solus tires size 225/60 r17. the contact stated that...	1 ~ 23340 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...	1 ~ 23340 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was almost involved in an accident because the horn of this vehicle is very low and there should be...	1
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...	1 ~ 20 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage. the contact stated that the adjustment handle for the front driver seat...	1 ~ 7852 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	1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this vehicles only rear turn signals are two small rectangles down in the rear bumper. when i contacted the dealership...	1 ~ 31 miles

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