2006 Kia Sportage problems by component
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Kia Sportage, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 38 | 34% | 72,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 22 | 20% | 76,000 mi |
| Engine → | 15 | 14% | 126,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 9% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 8% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.