2008 KIA Sportage problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2008 KIA Sportage with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 19.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 12.3%.
Complaints138
Crashes2
Fires37
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 19.6% · 27
Engine 12.3% · 17
Service brakes 10.9% · 15
Structure 9.4% · 13
Power train 8.7% · 12
Electronic stability control (ESC) 6.5% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.1% · 7
Exterior lighting 5.1% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 37 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the KIA Sportage in this data, 2008 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 17 in the last three years against 20 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 88,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 KIA Sportage. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and numerous warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. Electrical system · reported at 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 KIA Sportage. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 KIA Sportage. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v815000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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