Complaints
169
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Kia Sportage Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:92,122 mi
Crash-related:6
#220 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:98,808 mi
Fires:2
#315 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:126,840 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Kia Sportage.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 37 | 6 | — | 92,122 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | — | 2 | 98,808 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | 1 | 126,840 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | — | — | 87,990 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | — | — | 104,719 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 113,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 146,919 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 103,781 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 75,910 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 175,426 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 73,226 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | — | 126,323 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | 1 | 39,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | — | 59,193 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 52,667 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 49,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 27,650 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | 22,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 13,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
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