2000 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 2000 Kia Sportage, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer has reported eletrical problems to the dealer who has been uncorporative. There was some type of substance dripping on driver's foot & a burning smell from the inside. Consumer pulled/lifted up hood and vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled. Dealership has no concern of the problem or cause.
Smoke had come out of the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who stated the wires in steering column caused friction. The mechanic stated that eventually the vehicle would burn to the ground. The battery was replaced twice due to a corroded cable which lead to the engine. The horn was inoperative and the consumer was unsure if the air bag(s) would deploy. *scc
Other problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
- Fuel system 102 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints