2008 Kia Sportage engine problems
21 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 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 90,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 fires.
What owners wrote
I recently purchased a 2008 kia sportage at an auction. It has sustained an engine compartment fire that appears to have been caused by the wiring harness and / or ABS pump. This is the LX model with 2.7 v6 automatic 4wd. I just saw another sportage 2010 model that had a fire in the same ABS pump area at an auction. Thought you might be interested as there seems to be a problem ..
The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The vehicle failed to drive forward or reverse as needed. Additionally, the brakes seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS hydraulic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Kia Sportage
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints