2008 Kia Sportage Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,232miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Kia Sportage, 4% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,232 miles. 1 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.
“While driving rpms would jump. Had vehicle inspected and was told I would need to replace the transmission or get it rebuilt. Replaced the transmission but didn't seem to resolve the issue. Rpm's still jump while driving. Almost as if I'm pushing the gas down hard then letting off. Not sure what the issue may be, ive been told it could be the cruise control or possibly shift solenoid. Vehicle stalls/jumps while in motion, happens on interstate as well as city streets and back roads. Seems to jerk more around 40mph and 80mph but has done it at different speeds as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326719, filed 2020-06, 159,000 miles“Last march, I was trying to stop to avoid rear ending a vehicle turning left into an apartment complex. I was doing less than 25mph when I saw her brake lights and turn signal. Additionally, I had plenty of time and distance to stop safely. However, as I depressed the brake the ESC, brake warning and brake lights all came on and the car did not slow down. I pressed harder and harder until the pedal was to the floor. At this point they locked up preventing me from steering away from the car that I then hit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10909534, filed 2016-09, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the used car dealer where she purchased the vehicle and was informed that the 02 sensors and another unknown component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,232.”
NHTSA complaint #11438205, filed 2021-10, 129,232 miles“Electronic stability system (ess) doesn't work on cold days. When starting car ess off light is on and the ess system won't work. Took car to dealer in spring 2010 and dealer indicated that problem was a bad brake light switch. Dealer replaced switch and ess appeared to be repaired. Cold weather hit again and the ess doesn't work again.”
NHTSA complaint #10370473, filed 2010-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 29% |
| 2025 | 22 | 40% |
| 2024 | 21 | 28% |
| 2023 | 50 | 26% |
| 2022 | 8 | 17% |
| 2021 | 16 | 30% |
| 2020 | 34 | 20% |
| 2019 | 18 | 25% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 75 | 19% |
| 2016 | 18 | 13% |
| 2015 | 27 | 18% |
| 2014 | 14 | 11% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 24 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 5% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 16 | 9% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Kia Sportage
27 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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