2002
Kia Sportage
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Sportage will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 models.
The 2002 Kia Sportage has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Kia Sportage has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2002 SUVs Reliability
No Data Available
Kia vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023*
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 11, 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
What should you do:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09E025000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
42540
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 07, 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
What should you do:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09E012000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
16270
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 16, 2007
SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADE(S) CAN CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A FAN MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
For more information:
KIA RECALL NO. SC070.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07V161000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
35090
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