- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- no power, runs roughly, smells
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Kia Sportage (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2001 Sportage for no power, runs roughly, smells.
Worst Reported Problems with the Sportage
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#1: no power, runs roughly, smells on the 2001 Sportage
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#2: overheating on the 2001 Sportage
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#3: car stalls out/battery light on when driving thru water on the 2008 Sportage
Latest Owner Complaints About the Sportage
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dies at idle -- 2000 Sportage:
i have had a new computer, plugs, wires, oxygen sensors, mass airflow sensor, timing, and the damn thing still wont run right, now it says code 302, this is misfire on cyl. 2, what else could go wrong??!!!!! or will this even fix it?!1 Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Sportage owners.
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alarm keeps going off -- 2008 Sportage:
Took it into the dealership for some computer upgrades. Got the car back and the alarm would just randomly go off! A semitruck will drive down my road while my car is parked in the driveway and the alarm will go off. Took it to the dealership but they don't know what is wrong with it. The ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Sportage owners.
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switch for dome light/bell failure -- 2000 Sportage:
The driver side door switch that operates the dome light, bell, and dash indicator intermittently works (usually works when it's warmer out) when the door is open. Passenger side doesn't work at all. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Sportage owners.
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knob is faulty -- 2000 Sportage:
The knob works, but it doesn't match the pictures (example: floor/defrost = floor only, defrost = floor/defrost) and the know wants to return to the middle when your turn it all the way to the sides. Overall, it's useable and everything works but it's a guessing game if you're not used to it. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Sportage owners.
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front hub failure -- 2000 Sportage:
Due to poor design, the front hubs become corroded and do not lock when 4wd is selected. Due to this problem the sportage becomes a very large paperweight when it snows! I live in the city and have gotten stuck on multiple occasions (a few times at the curb in front of my house!). Luckily, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2000 Sportage owners.