2000 Kia Sportage vs 2002 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Kia Sportage | 2002 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 304 | 234 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 9 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,000 mi | 61,133 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 75 | 40 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 69 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 21 |
| Power Train | 41 | 23 |
| Structure | 31 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 16 |
| Visibility | 23 | 15 |
| Suspension | 23 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 60 | 24 |
| Stalling | 24 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 8 |
2000 Kia Sportage
2002 Kia Sportage
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.