2002 Jeep Liberty vs 2002 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,808 | 234 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 9 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 174 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,500 mi | 61,133 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 546 | 17 |
| Suspension | 494 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 85 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 16 |
| Structure | 108 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 82 | 40 |
| Seat Belts | 110 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 88 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 138 | 0 |
| Stalling | 86 | 16 |
| Rust / corrosion | 50 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 14 | 5 |
2002 Jeep Liberty
2002 Kia Sportage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.