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Kia Sportage Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Replaced steering wheel due to peeling cover |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 8520 | 0 | Windshield wiper position needed to be lowered, would not park low enough. |
| Jun | 2012 | 9300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Rattle above the driver by the sunroof. Dealer ordered a new sunroof hardness. However, while trying to replace it, they noticed the wind deflector was hitting the sunroof hardness. They used foam tape to fix. Repair was under warranty |
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Excessive creaking from the rear view mirror. Dealer ordered new one and we will take the Sportage back to have it installed when it comes in. |
| Apr | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Return trip to have rear view mirror installed. |
| Sep | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | Steering wheel "leather" peeling. Dealer had to order new steering wheel cover. UVO/audio/back-up camera failed on a trip. Completely dead until we found a small reset button. Backup video is sometimes badly distorted. Even though we recorded issue, dealer could not fix b/c they could not replicate in shop. |
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 7300 | 0 | Fender under driver side headlamp was causing a squeaking sound, panel was slightly loose. Dealer repaired item under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 19500 | 0 | Downhill descent/ESC/TCS light would come on then go off. Reported by wife twice. Did not happen while I was driving. Brake switch under brake pedal replaced by dealer |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 20500 | 0 | The ac fans were squeaking. The blower motor needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sportage in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 6000 | 20 | Had some update done at the same time as an oil and filter job. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | heater fan motor |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Engine start button started intermittently not working |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 147hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Western Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Faulty brake sensor for keyless start. Intermitent starting problems. | |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | Keyless FOB not unlocking doors on irregular basis. Locked out of car with key inside car on a couple of occasions. Fixed under warranty KIA work order on FOB apparently released | |
2008 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 22940 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 24180 | 0 | Electonic Stability Control "OFF" light stayed on because of a defective signal and driving lights control module on the steering column. Super fast and friendly service from my Kia dealer in Brossard. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Car hesitates at low speed - around 1500 - 1800 RPM. Dealer believes this is because of different tyre makes on axles causing 4WD system to kick-in & out. Has tried rotating tyres to see if this cures the problem....now testing |
| Jul | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | EGR Valve found to be dirty - stripped & cleaned and hesitation cured |
| Mar | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Noise from rear suspension bushes when cold - know issue - new bushes of different compound fitted FOC |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 23600 | 1 | Vehicle still under 3year warranty.1st engine job-Changed out all connecting rods bearings valve guide seals, crank shaft bearings,oil seals.This was done August 2010. This month back for engine job No2 -2qts oil/mth. |
| Jan | 2011 | 29760 | 0 | On this last trip the complete cylinder head and all parts on it were replaced. received the vehicle today the 4 / 01/ 11. |
| Feb | 2011 | 30360 | 0 | Door lock switch on drivers side was serviced. Drive shaft left hand and right hand side (velocity joints) was leaking out the lubricant. Repairs was completed by cleaning and replacing of lubricant. |
| Mar | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Rubber strip on roof front LHS & RHS change out. LHS & RHS sun visor change out. |
| Dec | 2011 | 42780 | 0 | Replaced tail gate electrical locking unit on the tail gate. Repair succeswsful. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | When I was inspecting underhood, noticed the rubber caps on upper strut were ajar. Complained to dealer who ordered and replaced upper strut mounts. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 83000 | 200 | Timing belt was replaced @ 82K |
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | repaired rear window defroster |
| Dec | 2008 | 22000 | 30 | Noise in heater vent when making adjustments, Part ordered |
| Jul | 2009 | 30000 | 75 | Turn signal stalk replaced |
| Aug | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | Fuel gauge does not go to full after filling the tank. This was the 4th time the car has been returned for this. I have to return again in September for the same problem, Trip number 5 for the same problem. |
| Sep | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | The car is in the shop for the 4th time for the same problem. The gas gauge does not go all the to full after filling the tank. They have replaced the sending units, and they think it is a short in the wiring. |
| Jan | 2012 | 57000 | 750 | Timing Belt and Front brakes |
| Kia Sportage in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 32860 | 300 | replaced rear brake pads/rotors |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 43000 | 160 | Sportage started pulling to the right for no reason. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 72000 | 381 | Normal brake wear - needing replacement - my daughter had damaged the rotors. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Kia Sportage 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Manual transmission felt very 'notchy' when shifting. It wasn't damaging, but felt like very, very mild kick-back from the shifter. I was comparing the smoothness of shifting to my Echo, and previous Hondas. I didn't expect this rough. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | suspension bracket fell off and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Squeak in steering column at low speeds. Dealer replaced steering column under original factory warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 13640 | 0 | Faulty alternator was replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 53320 | 0 | Our armrest broke & was replaced by bumper to bumper warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 108500 | 750 | 2 strut mounts had to replaced. Done Sway bar replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 110360 | 580 | Front wheel bearing was replaced. Cruise control & ESC stopped working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 133300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Kia Sportage in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Factory installed trailer hitch had defective wiring harness. Not notice until attempt to connect trailer lights. Wiring harness replaced under warranty. |
| Feb | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | ESP light on at random, replaced switch in brake system. Also replaced 2 tail light bulbs. |
| Nov | 2009 | 55000 | 40 | While washing, broke off rear wiper. Replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 41000 | 20 | Front brake pads replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 52000 | 0 | Radiator cracked. replaced. Thermostat replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 350 | timing belt replaced per manufacturers requirements for continued warranty. |
| Apr | 2010 | 89000 | 0 | Stop light switch replaced under previous recall. Had not received notice, but found out about recall when researching problem. Manufacturing defect caused brake lights, cruise control and ESC to not work. |
| May | 2012 | 145300 | 280 | Leaking oil from bottom of engine- oil pan gasket replaced. Problem not resolved. Still looking for leak. Losing a quart every 1000 miles, but car still running fine. |
| Oct | 2012 | 152000 | 895 | Oil still leaking from previous repair- husband realized it was rear mainseal from research. Seal replaced. Clutch also replaced as it was 150,000 miles old and was convient to do so with this repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005.5 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 11780 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 18300 | 0 | Update motor management program,High fuel consumption 10 l diesel /100km. Promised fuel consumption 8.5 l /100km |
| Mar | 2008 | 25460 | 0 | Result update motor management program . The fuel consumption is now, mixt use- city and highway 9.5 l/100km |
| May | 2008 | 26660 | 0 | Transmission problem, 3é to 4é gear slipping of auto cluts . Car computer read out failure Po741. Replacement of power transformer. |
| Jul | 2010 | 42780 | 110 | Replacement Left and Right front control arm bushing KIA Part nr :54584 2E000 Bush-FR LWR ARM |
| May | 2011 | 48360 | 0 | Timing belt was wobbling. Replacement of: tensioner timing belt, tensioner assy pulley, Idler assy timing belt. The ball bearing of the Timing belt tensioner was bad needed replacement part number 2441027000. |
| Jul | 2011 | 49800 | 0 | Irritating rattle the car started to shake at speeds over 110 km and steering wheel shaking. Replacement left/right insulator assy strut prt nr 54610E2000. Link assy fr stabilizer left/right prt nr 548301F000. Engine mount prt nr 21810E200 |
| Mar | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 34720 | 375 | 2 Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors - dealer recommends trying cleaner in fuel tank first before replacement. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45260 | 0 | False Air Bag warning indicator illuminated. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Western Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2005 | 750 | oil seal on transfer case had to be changed due to heavy leakage. mechanic quoted 5hours is this correct in AUD. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 22000 | 750 | Transfer box leaking oil found that 3 seals and o ring had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | cruise control stopped working. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 22940 | 0 | Both rear shocks were noticed to be leaking slightly and dealer replaced under warranty |
| Dec | 2011 | 35340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 70000 | 0 | Car used for USPS Rural Mail Delivery. Dust and dirt always getting inside, and spark plugs for power windows & locks would keep burning out every few days. Not sure what exact problem was, but fixed now and much less frequent. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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