Kia Sportage rust / corrosion reports by year
181 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on Kia Sportage vehicles. The most reported year is 2000 with 60 reports.
| Year | Reports | Share of narratives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sportage | 6 | 8% | |
| 2008 Sportage | 5 | 5% | |
| 2006 Sportage | 8 | 7% | |
| 2005 Sportage | 8 | 12% | |
| 2002 Sportage | 24 | 10% | |
| 2001 Sportage | 27 | 12% | |
| 2000 Sportage | 60 | 20% | |
| 1999 Sportage | 25 | 9% | |
| 1998 Sportage | 18 | 6% |
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.