Complaints
93
Crashes
13
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:95,119 mi
Crash-related:4
#27 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:52,250 mi
Fires:2
#37 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:135,475 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 4 | — | 95,119 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 2 | 52,250 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 135,475 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 146,266 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 113,120 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 148,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | — | 33,125 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 98,059 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 3 | — | 52,652 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 74,016 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 97,716 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 117,950 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 87,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 52,903 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 6,300 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 111,195 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 65,311 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 6,695 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 65,311 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi |
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