Kia Sportage

1997–2001 only

195 classified complaints

1997–2001 Kia Sportage models have 195 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sportage report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2001

2002–2006

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2012–2016

2017–2021

2022–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 63 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 56 complaints

Median onset: 109,140 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 15 complaints

Median onset: 120,263 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Heater core and coolant heat · Heating and A/C 6 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $860–$1,590 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 133,750 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 5 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 129,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 1997–2001 compare with other Sportage years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Kia Sportage report for every year and full specs/safety data.