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Kia Sportage loss of power reports by year

168 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on Kia Sportage vehicles. The most reported year is 2012 with 31 reports.

YearReportsShare of narratives
2023 Sportage63%
2020 Sportage149%
2018 Sportage138%
2017 Sportage308%
2016 Sportage54%
2015 Sportage85%
2014 Sportage97%
2013 Sportage287%
2012 Sportage318%
2011 Sportage74%
2000 Sportage83%
1998 Sportage93%

Counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives — one complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate. Raw counts favor years that sold in larger numbers.