2007 Ford Freestyle vs 2007 Kia Sportage
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 893 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 32 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,400 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 428 | 7 |
| Power Train | 360 | 3 |
| Engine | 93 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 331 | 0 |
| Stalling | 159 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2007 Ford Freestyle
2007 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.