Major Problems with Kia Sportage - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Kia Sportage model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Sportage. Older Sportage vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Kia Sportage Problems

AIR BAGS
2017 Kia Sportage June 29, 2018 Victims: 3 Mileage: 26000 miles

I was involved in a head on collision, resulting in my suv being totaled. i was stationary in the double turning lane of a city street. the engine block was pushed nearly into the driver's seat. front windshield cracked from end to end, heavy front end damage. the vehicle that hit me was doing about 45-50mph and her airbags did deploy although she had side impact/damage. my airbags never deployed. i have a concussion resulting in memory loss and painful swelling behind my eye. i am also being treated for multiple back injuries. my 17m old was in the vehicle ...

AIR BAGS
2001 Kia Sportage August 1, 2002 Victims: 3 Mileage: 14000 miles

The vehicle veered to the right and flipped over three times. the air bags never deployed. *mr *cb *nlm

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2012 Kia Sportage October 17, 2011 Victims: 3 Mileage: 3600 miles

Brake pedal grip padding falls off, leaving a slippery surface and a fallen grip padding blocking brake pedal. while driving in freeway at 65 mph. driver lost control of vehicle, swerving into two toll lanes & crashing into several rubber dividers. after this incident the brake pedal grip padding has continued to fall off while driving the vehicle. kia dealership & service department denied a manufacturing defect in tghe vehicle without even inspecting the vehicle. *tt

What is the most common problem with Kia Sportage?

Overall the worst problem with Kia Sportage relates to ENGINE problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Sportage years that are prone to issues with these components.

ENGINE 518 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 186 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 138 AIR BAGS 132 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 120 POWER TRAIN 104 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 74 BODY 73 STEERING 68 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 62 SERVICE BRAKES 62 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 58 GASOLINE 58 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 56 SUSPENSION 50 TANK ASSEMBLY 50 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 47 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 47 FRONTAL 46 ENGINE 43 SEAT BELTS 41 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 37 EXHAUST SYSTEM 37 FRAME AND MEMBERS 37 FAN 30 ROTOR 28 WIRING 24 TIRES 23 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 22 STRUCTURE 21 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 20 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 19 COLUMN SHIFT 18 DISC 18 FRONT 18 AIR CONDITIONER 17 COOLING SYSTEM 17 WHEELS 17 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 15 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 15 AXLE HUBS 15 VISIBILITY/WIPER 15 FUEL PUMP 13 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 13 DOOR 12 STORAGE 12 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 12 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 12 WINDSHIELD 11 TREAD/BELT 11 IGNITION 11 SEATS 11 PADS 10 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 10 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 10 VISIBILITY 9 EQUIPMENT 9 LATCH 9 CALIPER 9 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 9 CRUISE CONTROL 9 WHEEL BEARING 9 HORN 8 EMISSION CONTROL 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 7 REAR 7 AXLE ASSEMBLY 7 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 7 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 7 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 7 INTERIOR LIGHTING 7 FRONT UNDERHOOD 7 DRIVESHAFT 6 MASTER CYLINDER 6 RETRACTOR 6 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 DELIVERY 5 REAR/OTHER 5 HEATER CORE 5 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 MOTOR 5 POWER ASSIST 5 AXLE SHAFT 5 EXTERIOR 5 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 5 MOUNTING 5 HUB 5 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 5 MECHANICAL 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 4 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 4 ANCHORAGE 4 SWITCH 4 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 4 STARTER ASSEMBLY 4 ELECTRICAL 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 4 FAN/MOTOR 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 4 FUEL PUMP 4 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 4 BUMPERS 3 FRONT 3 DRIVELINE 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 RECLINER 3 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 3 SIDEWALL 3 TURN SIGNAL 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 2 CHILD SEAT 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 SWITCH 2 AUXILLARY TANK 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 CABLES 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 LINKAGES 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 CARRIER/RACK 2 HOOD 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 SEAL 2 LATCH 2 STABILIZER BAR 2 CABLES 2 ROTOR 2 ANTILOCK 2 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 2 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 PARKING BRAKE 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MODULE 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 INTERIOR 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MECHANICAL 1 LAMP 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 INJECTORS 1 TAILGATE 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 LATCH 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 FILLING/CHARGING 1 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 LINKAGES 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HUB 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 DELIVERY 1 VALVE 1 SPINDLE 1 SHAFT PITMAN 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE 1 TANK VALVE/GAUGE 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 TORQUE ARM 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 MOTOR 1 SWITCH 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1
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