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Kia Sportage electronic stability control (esc) problems by year

54 NHTSA owner complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) across 13 Sportage model years. The most reported year is 2007 with 11 reports.

YearElectronic Stability Control (esc) reportsShare
2018 Sportage11%
2017 Sportage21%
2015 Sportage11%
2014 Sportage11%
2013 Sportage10%
2012 Sportage21%
2011 Sportage53%
2010 Sportage210%
2009 Sportage79%
2008 Sportage99%
2007 Sportage1114%
2006 Sportage98%
2005 Sportage34%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electronic stability control (esc). Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.