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2005 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Kia Sportage has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Kia Sportage

Airbags
11
Other
9
Electrical
8
Fuel System
7
Suspension
6
Engine
5
Structure
5
Steering
5
Speed Control
3
Brakes
3
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 21, 2018ENGINEWHILE DRIVING 80MPH ON FREEWAY, CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING, WOULDN'T RESTART FOR OVER 30 MINUTES
Dec 23, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINBROUGHT TO DEALER FOR LEAK. DEALER STATES TRANSMISSION PAN LEAKING DUE TO IMPROPER SEALING. SUPPOSED...
Mar 7, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)DURING ALL OF THE 5 INCIDENTS IN 2009 THE ENGINE MISFIRED VIOLENTLY. AT TIMES 35MPH WAS MAX SPEED. ...
Sep 17, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, T...
May 16, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE A ...

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