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Kia Sportage

2000 only

74 classified complaints

2000 Kia Sportage have 74 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 101,835 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Sportage report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 25 complaints

Median onset: 101,835 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 101,066 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 10 complaints

Median onset: 120,520 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 179,000 miles. 50.0% 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.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 136,019 miles.

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

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 2 complaints

Median onset: 118,125 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 1 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 1 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

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 2000 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 2000 model year. See the full Kia Sportage report for every year and full specs/safety data.