2009 Kia Sportage electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 18 complaints for the 2009 Kia Sportage, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- 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 | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sportage. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire without warning. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The contact mentioned the vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who concluded that the fire originated in the rear dashboard area. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed.
While the car was off and parked in the driveway the car caught on fire in the passenger side of the motor. The entire front part of the car was totaled.