2000 Kia Sportage Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Kia Sportage, 3% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,502 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1) noticed that the fuel tank shield is severely rotted out and is barely connected. (2) smell fuel vapors periodically while in the vehicle. (3) fuel tank appears to be rusting, afraid to mess with tank in fear of disturbing the rust and rupturing a hole in tank. (4) brake lines were so severely rusted in one area that it blew a hole in the line and prevented the vehicle from stopping and required the prompt action for repair. Other brake lines look like they may fail in near future. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475480, filed 2012-09, 120,005 miles“While driving the vehicle power steering line broke. It was towed to the dealer. Consumer called to see if the vehicle was repaired, and was told the other power steering line broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10095114, filed 2004-10, 47,000 miles“The steering gear sector shaft had broken entirely through.the wheel and inner and outer steering tie rods did not suffer significant impact. Wheel and steering tie rods do not appear to be bent. Front suspension components do not appear to have physical damage. It is uncommon for the steering gear sector shaft to break and may indicate possible flaw in the mechanical component. Evidence supports possible flaw and potential safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10454916, filed 2012-04“2000 Kia Sportage headlights go out, right frame has a huge hole, my child is at risk car needs to be recalled also locks don't work, battery dies, seatbelts suck, radio goes off ...”
NHTSA complaint #10838533, filed 2016-02“My daughter was flipped!! Hit in the rear panel while clearing an intersection the Sportage rolled over. The chevrolet s10 hit her going around 30 to 35 MPH. It spun her and flipped her over and this SUV slide across the pavement on it's roof. She was at a stop then proceeded across intersection 10-15 MPH at the most.. Again she was flipped over....this needs to be investigated!!!”
NHTSA complaint #747169, filed 2001-06Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 18% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Sportage
90 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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