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2009 Kia Sportage Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Kia Sportage has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Kia Sportage

Electrical
14
Airbags
14
Steering
14
Brakes
12
Other
7
Lights
4
Powertrain
3
Speed Control
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 26, 2019POWER TRAINWHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING THE WHOLE VEHICLE JERKS VERY H...
Apr 11, 2012POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "BURNED OUT" (DEALER'S WORDS) WHILE DRIVING THRU PIEDMONT HILLS OF NORTH CARO...
Jan 7, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TAI...

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