2005 Kia Sportage Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Kia Sportage, 4% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The RPM readings increased while driving at a low speeds. The contact was able to drive under 40 MPH without the vehicle accelerating. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics and the technician advised that the throttle sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10462374, filed 2012-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Sportage. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would recur intermittently during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle could be taken to another dealer for diagnostics but the contact would have to cover the cost of repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10384174, filed 2011-02, 32,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 | 18 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 9% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 12% |
| 1996 | 5 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Sportage
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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