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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:86,897 mi
#222 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:68,294 mi
#313 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 33 | — | — | 86,897 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 22 | — | — | 68,294 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 1 | 2 | 65,877 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 | — | — | 53,552 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 13 | — | — | 19,700 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION 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 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | — | — | 103,632 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 1 | — | 67,654 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 | 8 | — | 110,088 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 2 | — | 112,445 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 | — | — | 81,759 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | |
| AIR BAGS | 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 |
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