Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 602 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (491 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (33 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving on the parkway with my child and younger cousin in the vehicle, the car unexpectedly began to decelerate without warning. I safely pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. When attempting to restart it, the engine would not crank or turn on. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 kia Sportage purchased on August 25, 2009. There was a noise under the hood. An independent mechanic stated that the catalytic converter was removed and replaced by a pipe that should not have been on the vehicle. Read details...
I was driving my car and as I reach a red light I stopped the car turned off I tried turning it on 3 or 4 times but it wouldn�t even crank . I open the hood and a little smoke came out I had to push it to a safe place and had it towed to my apartment. Read details...
I bought the vehicle in February 2025 and the windsheild cracked (rock hit it) within 3 months of purchase. It immediately spread to be in my view of the road which was a safety concern for me and others, and too big to have repaired. I took it to the dealers body shop and had replaced. Read details...
I own a 1998 kia Sportage 4wd. I have access to alldata. Com. I have recently performed some engine work to my vehicle and came across a recall that caused me some concern. Number: kt2006050901 is listed as a possible concern for "certain 1996 - 2002 Sportage models. Read details...