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    2018
    New 2018
    Used 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 2000

    Kia Sportage Change Vehicle

    While the previous-generation Sportage was an also-ran, this fourth-generation redesign jumps almost to the top of the small SUV class. Distinctions like the rakish roofline and spry demeanor remain, but improvements include more civilized road manners, a roomier interior, improved crash-worthiness, and better visibility.
    2018
    New 2018
    Used 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 2000

    Kia Sportage

    Reliability

    Our extensive survey data, combined with our technical knowledge, allows us to expertly predict the reliability of new and redesigned models.

    Predicted Reliability
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    Overall Reliability Verdict
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    Potential Trouble Spots
    Engine Major
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    Engine Minor
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    Engine Cooling
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    Transmission Major
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    Transmission Minor
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    Drive System
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    Fuel System
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    Electric System
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    Climate System
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    Suspension
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    Brakes
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    Exhaust
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    Paint/Trim
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    Body Integrity
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    Body Hardware
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    Power Equipment
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    In-car Electronics
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    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 more than 640,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2017 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. N/A 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.

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    For this Rating, we averaged a model’s Overall Reliability for the newest three years, provided the vehicle did not change significantly in that time and hasn’t been redesigned for 2017. We include a prediction for a model that is new or has been redesigned, based on its reliability history or the manufacturer’s track record.
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