2002 Kia Sportage problems by component
234 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 69 | 29% | 64,619 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 40 | 17% | 61,567 mi |
| Power Train → | 23 | 10% | 56,000 mi |
| Structure → | 23 | 10% | 89,100 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 21 | 9% | 11,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 20 | 9% | 96,292 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 7% | — |
| Electrical System → | 16 | 7% | 58,455 mi |
| Visibility → | 15 | 6% | — |
| Suspension → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.