2001 Kia Sportage problems by component
228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Kia Sportage, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 50 | 22% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 45 | 20% | 40,056 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 25 | 11% | 24,000 mi |
| Structure → | 24 | 11% | 95,502 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 10% | 39,593 mi |
| Power Train → | 22 | 10% | 45,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 20 | 9% | — |
| Suspension → | 20 | 9% | 65,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 17 | 7% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.