2017 Kia Sportage Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Kia Sportage owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"Minor under dash rattle that KIA service corrected at no cost"

Ronald C., NC (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Annoying plastic-like rattle in rear"

Anonymous, MI (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Loose bolt in rear door"

Anonymous, AZ (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Headlights

"When the back of the vehicle is heavy (more than 20-30 lbs in the trunk), headlight or DRL angles up and gets into the eyes of oncoming traffic. This is a serious safety issue"

Anonymous, DE (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Exterior lights (other than headlights)

"When the back of the vehicle is heavy (more than 20-30 lbs in the trunk), headlight or DRL angles up and gets into the eyes of oncoming traffic. This is a serious safety issue"

Anonymous, DE (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Keyless entry

"Keyless system failed, rear doors wouldn't lock electronically which led to battery failure"

Leland M., FL (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Backup or other camera/sensors

"Loud warning alerts almost everytime we go through any drivethrough. Also warnings for grasses, but no for stakes that must not be wide enough! Can't take onto grassy (5") fields, nor back up near beach seagrass. Dealership says can't help"

Anonymous, NY (2017 Kia Sportage LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Display screen freezes up

"When starting vehicle the warning comes on the screen about something stupid which I never read. It requires you to hit the confirm button that you won't do that stupid thing. However the confirm button does not always highlight so therefore I can not get rid of that screen and go on to use the radio, climate control and other functions tied into the screen and renders everything inoperable"

Anonymous, MI (2017 Kia Sportage LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Loose exterior trim or moldings

"This was a very minor problem. Rubber seal needed to be replaced. It was a factory recall, I did not even notice the problem"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Paint on front & rear bumpers is a VERY SERIOUS difference in color (shade) from the body of the rest of the vehicle. Especially noticeable on the front bumper"

Wayne S., GA (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"The compressor failed and ad to be replaced"

Anonymous, MN (2017 Kia Sportage Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Evaporator

"AC stopped blowing cold air. Took dealer 3 days to find problem. Dealer said that Kia changed refrigerant. It has been over one month now and car is back in shop for new evaporator !"

Brian O., FL (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Fuel cap

"Engine light lit requiring service. The fuel tank pressure sensor was covered with "spider web" causing the sensor to malfunction. Repair by dealer was satisfactory"

Carl P., NY (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Engine light on requiring dealer service. Inspection determined that seals defective and were replaced. Parts and labor Covered by the warranty"

Carl P., NY (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Engine knock or ping

"Still not resolved. Seriousness not yet determined. Loud ticking from under hood. Dealer said they need to check with factory, but not yet completed"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Spark plugs or wires failure

"Check Engine Light indicated, Engine Misfire in a Cylinder. Turned out to be a cracked spark plug"

Michael M., NJ (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Slipping transmission

"On occasion transmission seems to slip, hang up"

Anonymous, MI (2017 Kia Sportage LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Muffler

"The baffles within the muffler came loose"

Anonymous, NB (2017 Kia Sportage SX 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Steering wheel vibration

"The car vibrates at highway speeds and also wanders though these problems have improved after I took it back to the dealer but both problems still exist but not so bad"

Anthony F., FL (2017 Kia Sportage EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

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