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2005 Kia Sportage Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-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

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 29, 2011VISIBILITYTHE GLASS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SHATTERED WHEN ROLLING WINDOW DOWN. IT CRACKED HORIZONTALLY ALL...
Oct 27, 2005VISIBILITYKIA MOTORS USA, 2005 KIA SPORTAGE LX V6 4WD- [XXX] PURCHASED NEW IN MAY 05. VEHICLE MILES 61 AT PURC...
Jul 30, 2005VISIBILITYDT: CONTACT STATED EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS AND THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR WERE DARK THAT THE CON...

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