Complaints
462
Crashes
27
Fires
8
Injuries
20
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:86,897 mi
#222 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:68,294 mi
#313 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,877 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 33 | — | — | 86,897 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 22 | — | — | 68,294 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 1 | 2 | 65,877 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | — | — | 53,552 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 13 | — | — | 19,700 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | 1 | 114,389 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 12 | — | — | 48,913 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 | — | — | 106,855 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 103,632 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 8 | — | 110,088 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 112,445 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 9 | — | — | 81,759 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 57,867 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 36,689 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | — | — | 87,919 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 7 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 7 | — | — | 16,854 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | — | 89,710 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 8,750 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | — | 65,575 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 5 | — | 1 | 62,802 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | — | 8,745 mi | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 5 | — | — | 37,598 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
Gasoline Fuel System
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,897
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,294
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
65,877
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,552
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,700
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,389
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,913
Structure:Frame And Members
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,855
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,632
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,088
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,445
Fuel Pump
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,759
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,867
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,689
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,919
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,854
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,710
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,750
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,575
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,802
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,745
Power Train:Axle Hubs
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,598
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
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2000 Kia Sportage — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Kia Sportage reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Kia Sportage has 462 NHTSA complaints, 27 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Gasoline Fuel System with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Kia Sportage?
Top reported problems: Gasoline Fuel System (33 complaints, avg 86,897 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (22 complaints, avg 68,294 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 65,877 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Kia Sportage?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,133 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Kia Sportage?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Kia Sportage include 27 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Kia Sportage have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Kia Sportage as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Kia Sportage?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (gasoline fuel system) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Sportage reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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