Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 287 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (138 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (35 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was involved in a rollover accident and the driver's side door opened during the accident. Had I not been wearing my seatbelt, I would have been ejected from the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the passenger doors did not shut properly. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000. Read details...
I am the original owner of a well taken care of, 59,000 miles, 2002 kia Sportage. I took the car for inspection and was informed the right frame rail at the mount is completely rusted so bad that you can put your fist through the hole. This is my only car and have to drive it to work. Read details...
The clutch went out on our kia Sportage and when we had it at the auto mechanic, he told us, the frame was so rusty it was a major safety issue. We were alarmed to hear this considering we used this car to transport our grandchildren sometimes and thought about would could have happened. Read details...
The contact owns a 2025 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while performing a normal inspection on the vehicle, the body side molding from the front to the rear on the passenger’s side of the roof had detached. Read details...