Kia SPORTAGE engine problems
481 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
4,423 owner complaints analyzed
36 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,142 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
481 of 4,423 complaints match this topic (10.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10091576 · 2004-09-08 (September 8, 2004)
VEHICLE STALLED. IT DIED IN TRAFFIC EVERYDAY. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS AFRAID OF BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 109,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10091576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 506631 · 1996-07-25 (July 25, 1996)
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 506631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 757858 · 2002-02-06 (February 6, 2002)
CAR HAS STALLED IN MAJOR INTERSECTIONS 6 TIMES NOW AND RETURNED TO DEALER 4 TIMES. THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. OCCUPANT OF VEHICLE NARROWLY MISSED A MAJOR COLLISION TWICE. THE CAR STALLS BUT ELECTRICAL POWER STILL THERE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970144 · 1995-08-10 (August 10, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES ALL THE TIME-THIS HAPPENS WHEN TURNING OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 873272 · 2000-10-18 (October 18, 2000)
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND DIE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 873272 at NHTSA ↗