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2008 Kia Sportage Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Kia Sportage has 7 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Kia Sportage

Electrical
22
Brakes
17
Engine
12
Powertrain
10
Structure
9
Other
7
Airbags
5
Lights
4
Tires
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 5, 2020ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING AT A CONTINUOUS SPEED OF 55MPH ON THE MAIN ROAD, THE ESC LIGHT RANDOMLY CAME ON AND TH...
Nov 1, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warn...
Aug 27, 2017ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the m...
Dec 19, 2016ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA...
Mar 30, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERLAST MARCH, I WAS TRYING TO STOP TO AVOID REAR ENDING A VEHICLE TURNING LEFT INTO AN APARTMENT COMPL...
Jun 9, 2015ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED INTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE DISABLING THE ABS, ESC AND BRAKES
Dec 2, 2010ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMELECTRONIC STABILITY SYSTEM (ESS) DOESN'T WORK ON COLD DAYS. WHEN STARTING CAR ESS OFF LIGHT IS ON ...

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