Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 594 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 (483 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.
Driving, just left my house and turned on to the road. Sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. Owned vehicle for a year and half, no previous issues. No prior damage. No other vehicle around, clear skies and it shattered. The moving part, not the stationary part. 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...