2008 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Kia Sportage — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Smoke was pouring out from the passenger front side of the motor compartment. The fuses for the ABS (I think) were taken out so it would stop. I was a told a control module could have something to do with it.”
filed Feb 21, 2022
“So I have been having problems with my front right tire I feel that it wiggles and wobbles a clog my alignment to get my stuff and I always need work done on it about every 2 to 3 months. I have also been having problems continuously getting locked out of my car. My car on or off always locks me…”
filed May 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly…Campaign 16V815000 · Nov 10, 2016
Related service bulletins
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues…
PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 5 | 20% |
| 2025 Sportage | 15 | 31% |
| 2024 Sportage | 12 | 18% |
| 2023 Sportage | 44 | 24% |
| 2022 Sportage | 8 | 18% |
| 2021 Sportage | 6 | 13% |
| 2020 Sportage | 19 | 12% |
| 2019 Sportage | 10 | 14% |
| 2018 Sportage | 28 | 18% |
| 2017 Sportage | 62 | 16% |
| 2016 Sportage | 17 | 13% |
| 2015 Sportage | 18 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Kia Sportage
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.