2003 Model Year

Kia Sportage

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Severe
0

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Most commonly reported issues

Recent Complaints

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Fuel System
Nov 2011

APRIL 11, 2011 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, THIS LETTER IS TO OFFICIALLY SUBMIT A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR 2003 KIA SORENTO WITH MILEAGE OF...

Fuel System
Jun 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SORRENTO EX (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT DISPENSED FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK, FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND CLOTHI...

Engine
Jun 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, THE BLADES ON HIS COOLING FAN BEGAN TO COME OFF, CAUSING THE...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2003

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 KIA SPORTAGE/ LEMON VEHICLE..*MR THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING THAT KIA OF AMERICA INC PURCHASE THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY....

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Summary

The 2003 Kia Sportage has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Fuel System.

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