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2010 Kia SPORTAGE problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

20 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

76,297 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 20 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior1050.0%
Electrical and battery issues15.0%
Steering behavior15.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4
Seat Belts
3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2
Engine
2
Power Train
2
Service Brakes
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Seat Belts3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Engine2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2

Air Bags: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011
1
2012
1
2013
1
2017
1
2018
7
2020
1
2021
1
2023
2
2024
5
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20111
20121
20131
20171
20187
20201
20211
20232
20245

2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 7; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 5

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11061398 · 2018-01-09 (January 9, 2018)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED ABDOMINAL BRUISES AND CHEST INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND THEN TAKEN TO STATE FARM INSURANCE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. …

Owner-reported narrative. 69,594 miles reported. Look up ODI 11061398 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11110944 · 2018-07-12 (July 12, 2018)

CAR WAS RUNNING AND BEGAN TO LEAVE STORE PARKING LOT, CAR WAS KNOCKING, AND THEN ENTIRE CAR STOPPED WORKING-POWER STEERING, LIGHTS, BRAKES. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AFTER TOW AND DIAGNOSIS, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. NO OIL WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE OIL LIGHT HAD BEEN INTERMITTENTLY LIT ON HILLS BUT WAS NOT ON CONSISTENTLY. CAR HAD BEEN KNOCKING INTERMITTENTLY THE WEEK PRIOR. TECHNICIAN SAID THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE ROD FAILURE. THERE WERE NO OIL LEAKS UNDER THE CAR. THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL SMELL UNTIL IT DIED. OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED LESS THAN…

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110944 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11572889 · 2024-02-20 (February 20, 2024)

The contact owns a 2010 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice. The contact also stated that there was a burning rubber odor in…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11572889 at NHTSA ↗