2011 Kia Sportage problems by component
181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 77 | 43% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 38 | 21% | 83,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 23 | 13% | 63,909 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 12 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 12 | 7% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.