2000 Kia Sportage engine problems
43 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2000 Kia Sportage, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle developed an under hood fire while traveling at 40-50 MPH. Local fire department arrived to extinguish fire. Vehicle towed to dealer, and cause still unknown, possible engine failure. *slc
When starting vehicle is started, cranks up. On the other hand, when vehicle pulls off it cuts off. Dealership has service the vehicle several times, but problem still exist.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
- Fuel system 102 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints