Major Problems with 2017 Kia Sportage Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2017 Kia Sportage

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

2017 Kia Sportage ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 2000 miles

2017 Kia Sportage STRUCTURE Victims: 1

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Problems with ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Kia Sportage owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ENGINE
2017 kia sportage. driver remote starts vehicle unlocks vehicle and immediately shifts from park to any other gear without pushing...
27
~ 19303 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the car slightly veered to the left at first. i brought it up to the sales person during the drive....
17
~ 18809 miles
POWER TRAIN
car was parked overnight keys were taken and car locked at 8pm at 530 am heard crash car rolled into...
15
~ 24575 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. after starting the vehicle with the remote starter and shifting from the...
9
~ 35370 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when purchased in may 2017 the headlights had to be adjusted as they were aimed too high. the adjustment made...
7
~ 4749 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started a strong fuel...
7
~ 18141 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
on 8/30/17 i was driving in the middle lane of the highway when my sunrooof exploded. there were no overpasses...
6
~ 39567 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have had 4 instances of what feels like the car slipping out of "drive". while in drive when i...
6
~ 20095 miles
AIR BAGS
i was involved in a head on collision resulting in my suv being totaled. i was stationary in the double...
4
~ 22750 miles
STEERING
2017 kia sportage. driver remote starts vehicle unlocks vehicle and immediately shifts from park to any other gear without pushing...
4
~ 4384 miles
STRUCTURE
2017 kia sportage. consumer writes in regard to transmission slippage and airborne mold within cabin. *as the consumer was getting...
2
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. while driving 70 mph the sun roof exploded without warning or impact....
2
~ 17500 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
my sunroof "exploded" on saturday oct. 14 2017.i was driving on a highway and there was some traffic. after the...
2
~ 10250 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
while driving on a 4-lane street in my community i stopped for a red light. i stepped on brakes and...
2
~ 8405 miles
TIRES
though sold as "all season" m+s rated tires the milestar ms932xp+ has dangerously poor traction on even minor snow accumulations....
1
SEAT BELTS
automatic transmission intermittently slipping gears but seems to resolve on it's own while driving on city streets and highway. now...
1
~ 56994 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
my brand new 2017 kia sporage ex vehicle stopped without any warning while i was driving in the middle lane...
1
~ 20598 miles
SEATS
tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sportage. the contact stated that the front passenger seat was too low and...
1
~ 34000 miles
WHEELS
i have had my car for 30 days & after driving for about 5 miles this morning my tire warning...
1
~ 1774 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact rented a 2017 kia sportage. the contact stated that while pulling into an army base at approximately...
1
~ 83044 miles

Torque wrench

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    • Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

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    • Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
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  • Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, Hand Box Set in Metal, 3 Drawers, Red (CMMT45303)

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  • DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4' & 3/8' & 1/2' Drive, SAE/Metric, 205-piece (DWMT81534)

    DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...

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    • Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
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    Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...

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Tool box

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  • BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20' Portable 3 Drawer Steel Tool Box with Metal Latch Closure, Red

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