Model year record
2001 Kia Sportage
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 354 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 24 | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 15 | 25,000 mi |
| Air bags: frontal | 13 | 40,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 13 | 30,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 13 | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 49,190 mi |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 10 | 32,824 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system | 9 | 35,488 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 9 | 20,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 9 | 19,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 78,000 mi |
| Structure: frame and members | 8 | 137,000 mi |
| Suspension | 8 | 91,000 mi |
| Air bags | 7 | 44,000 mi |
| Equipment: appliance: air conditioner | 7 | 768 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 7 | 71,057 mi |
| Structure: body | 7 | 100,004 mi |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 5,000 mi |
| Seat belts | 6 | 20,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 37,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline | 5 | — |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 5 | 768 mi |
| Structure | 5 | 16,047 mi |
| Tires | 5 | 14,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 4 | 13,623 mi |
| Power train | 4 | 35,488 mi |
| Suspension: front | 4 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring | 3 | 20,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan | 3 | 66,018 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor | 3 | 9,930 mi |
| Equipment | 3 | 5,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 120,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap | 3 | 36,000 mi |
| Fuel system, other | 3 | 92,954 mi |
| Interior lighting | 3 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch | 3 | 5,000 mi |
| Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 3 | 5,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: recliner | 3 | 30,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 3 | 19,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder | 3 | 16,047 mi |
| Suspension: front: wheel bearing | 3 | 768 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 3 | 768 mi |
| Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery | 2 | 768 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition | 2 | 20,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly | 2 | 66,018 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys | 2 | 27,500 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2 | 4,219 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system | 2 | 63,832 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc | 2 | 76,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2 | 29,000 mi |
| Steering | 2 | 121,500 mi |
| Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment | 2 | 768 mi |
| Structure: body: bumpers | 2 | 9,880 mi |
| Structure: frame and members: underbody shields | 2 | 91,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield | 2 | — |
| Air bags: side/window | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 1 | 76,000 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition: switch | 1 | 39,593 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers | 1 | — |
| Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC) | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | 92,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system | 1 | 34,015 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control | 1 | 6,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights | 1 | 25,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors | 1 | 9,930 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting | 1 | 61,100 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch | 1 | 13,623 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch | 1 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 1 | 45,000 mi |
| Power train: axle hubs | 1 | 64,550 mi |
| Power train: clutch assembly | 1 | 45,230 mi |
| Power train: driveline: driveshaft | 1 | 39,593 mi |
| Power train: manual transmission | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: buckle assembly | 1 | 49,500 mi |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: rear/other | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, air: antilock | 1 | 20,000 mi |
| Service brakes, air: disc: rotor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint | 1 | 19,600 mi |
| Suspension: front: hub | 1 | 76,000 mi |
| Suspension: front: stabilizer bar | 1 | 121,500 mi |
| Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm | 1 | 27,500 mi |
| Suspension: rear | 1 | 45,000 mi |
| Tires: sidewall | 1 | 120,238 mi |
| Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 1 | 9,880 mi |
| Traction control system | 1 | 74,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control: cables | 1 | — |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor | 1 | 75,479 mi |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior | 1 | — |
| Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 1 | — |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages | 1 | — |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20,000 mi |
The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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