2007 Kia Sportage Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,342miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Kia Sportage, 9% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,342 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.
“I stopped behind a SUV in the turning lane, waiting on light change when for no reason, the Kia surged forward and hit the SUV in front of me. Total amt of damage to both cars was $8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10472606, filed 2012-08, 80,000 miles“The vehicle has had a history of problems all described by the 2013 recall. The brake light is intermittent. I have had the cruise fail to turn off, the ESC off light illuminates, the car can be shifted into gear without pressing the break with the ignition off. The vehicle will occasionally have automatic transmission issues with the break transmission interlock system which is causing the intermittent ESC off light warning to randomly illuminate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971774, filed 2017-04, 119,570 miles“Vehicle has been to Kia dealership 3 times for ESC light staying on. First time they said it was ok, next 2 times the switch was replaced. Works for a while then malfunctions again. Esc light stays on, cruise will not work, and sometimes the brake lights will stay on. Vehicle now has 71000 miles and light is still on. After researching the web, located a recall on this similar problem, 09v130000 is the number. Called Kia customer service and they said this VIN # is not in the recall, yet its the same exact complaint as the recall. Recall said it can lead to a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438945, filed 2011-12, 11,185 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. While driving 60 MPH, the cruise control did not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to manually push the button in order to deactivate the cruise control. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,163.”
NHTSA complaint #10839226, filed 2016-03, 132,163 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brakes were depressed. The contact mentioned that he was able to shift into park but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 94,684.”
NHTSA complaint #10470582, filed 2012-08, 94,684 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 2007 Kia Sportage
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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