2011 Kia Sportage Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,254miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Kia Sportage, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,254 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.
“Due to Kia not applying enough rust protection/undercoating on my Sportage. I am experiencing rust all underneath my car. I have contacted Kia and the service department, trying to get them to rectify the situation and both have refused, each blaming the other for the cause. In the meantime, I am driving my Sportage in snow, ice, water and salt in massachusetts. I have also told them that my catalyic converter was also rusting to the point that the entire exhaust system needs replacing. I am also very scared that there is suspension damage from this happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948143, filed 2017-01, 24,508 miles“Since buying this car 12/26/10 I have had a number of sensors and switches malfunction and needing replacement. Warning lights coming on and going off and dealer could not pull up codes to why they came on. I had problems where the car would not start. I'm having steering and suspension problems right now. Waiting on Kia engineers to come inspect the car since dealer can't find or fix the problem. Car tends pulls to one side. Since brakes were replaced the car is hard to stop. I have had issues with the GPS. Gas gage sticking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534641, filed 2013-08, 10,000 miles“Car pulls to right constantly. A rattling noise in front of car underneath. Was taken to Kia and they stated that nothing was wrong. Now rattle noise is worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10567543, filed 2014-03, 32,000 miles“Front headlights went out also rear brake lights now I have a problem with brake light and tailgate lamp staying on when car and lights are off. The suspension has had a issue ever since I bought it it makes awful loud noises when driving and especially hitting bumps in road. Passenger front and rear windows won't roll down. Had to replace battery as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11745422, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 10242913Sep 25, 2023PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 | 23 | 8% |
| 1999 | 19 | 7% |
| 1998 | 26 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Kia Sportage
77 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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