Complaints
321
Crashes
19
Fires
7
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:66,261 mi
Fires:1
#222 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Avg mileage:54,244 mi
#320 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:94,154 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 35 | — | 1 | 66,261 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 22 | — | — | 54,244 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 | 1 | — | 94,154 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 1 | 55,779 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | 1 | 67,746 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | — | 1 | 57,711 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 71,649 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 3 | — | 45,133 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 9 | — | — | 13,120 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 7 | — | 45,430 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 1 | — | 77,771 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | 1 | — | 55,197 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 8 | — | — | 11,031 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 | — | — | 103,105 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 1 | — | 73,975 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 8,134 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 126,533 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 2 | — | 47,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 64,575 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 8,858 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | 1 | 53,033 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 39,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 134,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 4 | — | — | 25,536 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 48,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 46,454 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 102,333 mi |
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