2012 Kia Sportage problems by component
392 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 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 → | 328 | 84% | 100,757 mi |
| Electrical System → | 29 | 7% | 90,003 mi |
| Power Train → | 21 | 5% | 84,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.