2014 Kia Sportage problems
The Kia Sportage (Korean: 기아 스포티지) is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson. Since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, Kia developed the Sportage in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets.
The Sportage has been the best-selling Kia model globally since 2016 after surpassing the Rio. In 2018, the model reached the 5 million production milestone. As of 2023, the Sportage is positioned between the Seltos or Niro and the three-row Sorento in Kia's SUV global lineup.
In 2022, the Sportage won the 'Family SUV' and 'Full Hybrid' categories in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. In 2023, the Sportage was chosen as Car of the Year in Morocco.
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Common 2014 Kia Sportage problems
The Kia Sportage 2014 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are the details of these problems:
- Check engine light problems: Drivers have reported issues with the check engine light on their Kia Sportage 2014 illuminating and then switching off again, when there are actually no problems with the vehicle. There are a number of reasons why this might be happening, from minor electrical faults to faulty spark plugs or ignition coils. The only sure way to diagnose why your check engine light is switching on and off in your Kia Sportage is to take your car to a local garage who will be able to diagnose the problem for you.
- Brake problems: A number of different brake problems have been reported by Kia Sportage 2014 owners, including issues with the brake fluid, handbrake, and seatbelt operation during a collision. These problems can lead to additional injury and require immediate attention.
- Electrical faults: The Kia Sportage 2014 has a relatively complex electrical system that can be prone to faults, particularly in older models. Common issues include problems with the central locking, windows, and dashboard displays .
- Suspension issues: The Kia Sportage 2014 suspension is known to be prone to wear and tear, particularly on cars that have been driven on rough or poorly maintained roads. This can result in issues such as clunking noises, rough handling, and uneven tire wear .
- Rust: The Kia Sportage 2014 is known to be prone to rust, particularly on cars that have been exposed to salt on the roads in winter. Rust can form around the wheel arches, the sills, and the floor pan, which can be an expensive issue to fix .
It is important to note that not all Kia Sportage 2014 models will experience these problems, and many owners have reported positive experiences with the vehicle. However, it is recommended to be aware of these potential issues and to have the vehicle inspected by a professional if experiencing any of these problems.
Was 2014 a good year for Kia Sportage?
2014 Kia Sportage Platinum SL Series II
This Sportage is a very good looking car. It has a lot of standard features which all work very well. The car fit and finish is really good. I didn't expect much from the car when I bought it but is a very easy car to love.
What is the engine problem with the 2014 Kia Sportage?
For the 2011-2014 Kia Sportages, I read that oil starvation was the issue and could cause stalling and/or engine failure, usually while in motion. Caused by a restriction of oil flow through the connecting rod bearings and other parts of the engine that really do need oil.
Are Kia Sportage 2014 reliable?
Kia Sportage reliability
Even so, owners are generally a satisfied bunch, with more than half of Carbuyer owner review writers saying they'd recommend a Sportage to their friend and awarding it four stars on average.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Sportage?
System problems another common issue reported by 2023 Kia Sportage owners is with the electrical. System some owners have reported problems with the radio navigation. System and backup camera
2014 Kia Sportage car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Sportage problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Kia Sportage vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Kia Sportage
The NHTSA has received 110 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Kia Sportage. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- VIN: KNDPBCAC3E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine has failed. Mechanic at home has found aluminum shavings in the cam shaft area. This model doesn’t have a recall, but should for engine failure. I have 70,000 miles and it’s on year 10. Should be lasting longer with no engine issues. Never had prior warnings for the engine, just engine failure randomly and shavings built up. Available for inspection. Car stalled and could have resulted in accident. A few months prior, oil smell and burning occurred as well, mechanic was able to fix it. Kia has made it difficult to make an appt for an engine issue, Fette Kia in Clifton NJ says they have emergency slots, but they will only “talk” to me and not look at the car. This seems like an emergency to me. Finally made an appointment for 20 days from now at another dealership.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-21
- VIN: KNDPB3AC9E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine failure which was ran through a diagnostic test a the Kia dealership 2 years ago after my car cut off on the interstate. Nothing was found however I have been having problems since
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-01
- VIN: KNDPB3AC1E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25–35 MPH, the engine seized. There was smoke coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred two years later. While driving at low speeds, the engine seized. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: KNDPC3AC8E7
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Brakes keep squealing and as of a result of previous recall service my engine drink oil fast and not to mention the oil pan gasket is leaking oil. The engine smoke and have a burning smell that seep inside the car vents.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: KNDPC3AC8E7
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The driver side door has issues with opening from outside.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: KNDPCCA65E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was serviced; however, the failure persisted. After a recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to Infiniti of Denver (2990 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,500.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KNDPC3AC7E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine stopped working. And although there was a recall on this issue the dealership is demanding i pay for the repair
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-07
- VIN: KNDPCCA67E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: On Sunday May 7th 2023, while traveling on the thruway, the car started to slow down and was no longer accelerating as I was pressing on the accelerator. There was a burning smell coming from the engine, causing me to cough for a week. I could not stop for a mile because there was no shoulder on that portion of the highway. I turned on my hazard lights and kept going until I pulled over a mile down at a rest stop. As soon as I took the exit into that rest stop, all the lights came on the dashboard and the car stopped on its own without me turning it off and without me making it completely into the rest stop. I had the car towed by an authorized thruway towing service to the closest shop and then had Kia tow it from that shop to Healey Brothers Kia dealership. The car does not drive at the moment and Kia does not want to assume any responsibility.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-11
- VIN: KNDPBCAC6E7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, added pressure and pumping of the brake pedal was needed to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was currently awaiting diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,062.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-12
- VIN: KNDPCCACXE7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while having an anti-theft recall performed, the mechanic stated that the software that was being uploaded caused damages to the computer but was not sure of the specific failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 84,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-25
- VIN: KNDPBCAC8E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Last Tuesday I was taking my Ill mother to the Dr 30 min away. All of a sudden the engine light came on and the car died. Would not do anything after that it was 100 degrees that day I had to get a ride for my mother in the hot day back to the facility she lived call a tow truck and call the dealership where I bought the car. I had to pay for the towing and to top it off I have to pay partially for a rental car The engine is blown in the vehicle I just bought this car in april how could it of blown already? I did the oil changes and checked it also. There is a extended contract on the vehicle but it needs a engine and a starter. I'm lucky my mother was not sick after how hot is was I have made 2 payments and that's it. I think I should get money back for what I paid that's over 2000 since I bought it and for this to happen .I depend on this car for my job for apps for everything. It isn't right it wasn't disclosed to me that the engine was bad . I feel they did me wrong when I bought it .
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-27
- VIN: KNDPC3A64E7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: My car won’t go up to speed and it keeps throwing out it’s the turbo boost sensor not only that I almost crashed when I pushed on the brakes a little bit
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-11
- VIN: KNDPB3AC3E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The motor sputtered and died. Is there an engine recall on this vehicle?
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-23
- VIN: KNDPBCAC1E7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving home from work on the expressway driving around 60 miles when my car out of no where started jerking and lost speed as driving at some points I could go over 40 I had to put my hazards on and drive at a speed of 30 on the expressway when I parked the car and put my foot on gas pedal I could not drive had a mechanic look at it they said it was my knock sensor
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-02
- VIN: KNDPBCAC0E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving on a road with an incline and as I accelerated up the hill I lost all power in my gas pedal. At that same moment my engine light and battery light came on the dash board. I tried to pull the car over but I had no power at all. I put the car in park and it would not start again. We checked the battery and alternator and that is not the problem. It is most certainly the engine. I didn’t not get any warning lights what so ever, and it did not act funny before hand. I just suddenly lost power and had to get my car towed home.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-11
- VIN: KNDPB3AC3E7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I personally DONT know what happened with the car the engine light came on and the car started to pull harder to the right side causing the steering to become unbearable thankfully by god I was able to control it and no one nor myself got hurt. And also in the process the engine started too idle low and take time to accelerate and I just recently took the car to mieneke to get it checked out. I out my all into this car and I have no choice but to drive it as I need it and have responsibilities but I’m just asking for a little help as I travel for work and need a very very reliable and dependable car and I thought the Kia would be it and do it for me but after all this I’m am feared and cautious but as said I have responsibilities that will not wait so I have to work and I have to get a way there and for now this is all I have! Please help me!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-28
- VIN: KNDPBCAC0E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact pulled over and parked the vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance because the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) had not been completed. The contact stated that she had not received the recall notification. The failure mileage was approximately 158,376.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-24
- VIN: KNDPB3AC0E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My vehicle completely stalled out on the 15 freeway in Southern California, and I barely made it off of the road and had to call 911 due to the traffic coming so near to me. My vehicle was towed to the Kia dealership in Victorville, where they told me a bearing engine knock occured and I was told by them and Kia that the warranty doesn’t stand because of a previous owner to owner’s before I bought the car did not do the update they were supposed to do. It was a very very scary situation. I was on the side of the 15 freeway with a ditch beside me just waiting to get plowed down by big rigs going by me. And now I am out $8000 that I paid to purchase the car two months ago with no recourse to have it fixed because they told me it’s going to be $11,000 because the engine in my car is discontinued. I did my due diligence. I did a CARFAX and a Bumper report and because Kia and Hyundai decided this wasn’t a recall, but rather a product improvement campaign, it was not listed in any of the forms I used to do my best to find out if this car was a good car to buy.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: KNDPBCAC9E7
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no failures with the tires. The vehicle was taken to various independent mechanics where it showed that the front and rear passenger’s side tires had low air pressure and needed to be inflated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V023000 (Equipment); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-19
- VIN: KNDPB3AC8E7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start immediately and required several attempts to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery was too small and that the battery terminal leads were too long and could be a fire hazard and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-22
- VIN: KNDPB3AC1E7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon acceleration, the vehicle failed to properly respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact then stated that she was informed by the dealer of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall could not be honored, and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: KNDPBCAC2E7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: In researching my vehicle I came across a recall/investigation for Kia window regulators. My 2014 Sportage has had the same issue and the dealership told me 'my door panel is fried'. I do not have any issues with the drivers window...it can go up/down. The passenger side is functional less often than the rear windows which will at times get stuck half way or stuck down all together. I own a 2014, am the original owner - the issue is includes more than just the 2017 models. The dealership dismissed my concern that the driver side window is functional while the remaining three windows are functional at times. If the door panel was fried wouldn't that mean that ALL functionality would be lost?
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-03
- VIN: KNDPBCAC7E7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that the engine was knocking. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently at first but had since become constant. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the PCV valve was replaced. The dealer also performed an engine flush, and oil change, and filled the fuel tank. The contact stated that on the following day, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated the engine could not be replaced due to the knocking not meeting the volume level required for a free engine replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-24
- VIN: KNDPBCAC9E7
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Filled tank full drove 150 miles and u barely made it to the gas station.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-18
- VIN: KNDPBCAC5E7
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Air bag light has been on. Service department looked into it and said it requires a new airbag control module, but the part is on back order and they don't know when it would be available. They said that if a crash occured, the airbags probably wouldn't work.
2014 Kia Sportage recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2014 Kia Sportage.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Consequence: Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.
Negative 2014 Kia Sportage car reviews
Positive 2014 Kia Sportage car reviews
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The LX has a decent radio, but the AWD is truly exceptional. I highly recommend this feature because it has served me well, even during my daily commute of over 100 miles. I have complete confidence in the AWD and have never been stuck in snow or mud. I gave it a 4-star rating for tech because it did not come with a navigation system and the voice command takes some getting used to. You have to speak slowly and repeat yourself several times for it to work. Additionally, the USB port is in a bad spot, making it difficult to use if you have sunglasses or other items on the tray. However, I have over 110,000 miles on my Sportage, which is a leftover 2013 model, and it still runs great. I get an impressive 29 mpg on the highway, which is mainly what I do. Unless you do a lot of city driving, I'm not sure why some people report getting bad mpg, unless they're driving a Subaru, haha!
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Great looking SUV! It's awesome that it comes with so many great options as standard. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it has remote start from the factory. The UVO system is also a really nice feature. While the ride is a little stiff, it's definitely not horrible. Plus, the cornering is excellent!
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Before purchasing a Kia, it's important to check for any recalls, as there have been reports of certain models exploding without warning. However, if your recalls are up to date, this compact SUV offers great gas mileage and easy driving. The design is cute and sporty, and the vehicle is surprisingly roomy. While the steering may be a bit stiff for a small car and there may be some road noise, overall it's a great entry-level vehicle for a single driver or small family. If your family grows, you may want to consider purchasing a larger vehicle.
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This is an excellent car to buy if you're a first-time buyer like I was. I absolutely love it! It has great room for everyone and awesome storage in the back.
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Great little SUV! It's so fun and easy to drive, and at a price that is very easy on the pocketbook. I love the color selection; we picked 'SeaHawk Blue' and couldn't be happier.
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Are you having problems with your 2014 Kia Sportage?
Joaquin Abbott 2025-01-01
Last year, I purchased a 2013 used Kia Sportage SX Premium package with 61,000 miles on it. The mechanics are great, and the turbo is very nice. However, I have had some issues with the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, within a year of owning it, the plastic frame for the panoramic sunroof broke, as did the sunroof motor. It cost $2,600 to fix, and I had to pay $400 to close it permanently. Additionally, the speakers have faulty connections and go in and out constantly. The cooled driver's seat doesn't cool anymore, and the air conditioner sometimes blows warm air. Furthermore, the steering wheel volume control activates the blue tooth phone settings when I try to turn the volume down. If you want to connect more than one phone to blue tooth, it has a hard time remembering more than one, even though the phone settings show that each device is connected and paired. Despite these issues, I still enjoy driving my Kia Sportage. I am disappointed that the extended warranty offered and purchased through the dealer does not cover any of these first-world issues. However, I am looking forward to having equity in the car to trade it in. Thank you for reading my experience.
Jo Miller 2024-10-22
The suspension of this product is not up to the mark and can cause discomfort. I would not recommend purchasing it.
Torrance Reichert 2024-10-06
I was disappointed to find out that my Kia Sportage did not achieve the stated MPG. After doing some research, I discovered that Kia/Hyundai had overstated the MPG on several models, including the Sportage. Additionally, I found out that there was a class action lawsuit against Kia/Hyundai in 2002 for overstating horsepower on several of their vehicles. Unfortunately, this eroded my confidence in Kia as a manufacturer. I also read several reviews from buyers who complained that their warranty was not honored, which further added to my concerns. Ultimately, I decided to trade in my Kia for a Toyota. Although the seats were uncomfortable, the ride was bumpy, visibility out the rear was poor, and the mileage was not great, I felt that I could trust Toyota as a manufacturer. After all, what good is a great warranty if a buyer cannot be sure it will be honored?
Micah Kirlin 2024-08-24
I recently purchased a Mustang GT from a friend, but unfortunately it had been totaled by an insurance company and this was not disclosed to me. When my spouse drove it, they noticed it pulled to the left and we discovered the issue when we took it to Ford. As a result, we decided to trade it in and ended up with a 2014 Sportage. While I appreciate the color and height of the Sportage, I find the seats uncomfortable and there is no way to adjust the lumbar support in the lower back. Additionally, the steering wheel does not come down enough, making it difficult to rest my arms on the armrest while driving. Despite turning off the ECO mode, the car lacks power and I find myself filling up at least twice a week. While I am not completely satisfied with my current vehicle, I am hopeful that it will serve me well for the next two years.
Wallace Franecki 2024-08-05
In 2012, I purchased a 2013 Kia Sportage LX after months of thorough research. However, shortly after the purchase, I encountered some issues with the engine sputtering when stopped and the navigation display screen going out randomly. Despite taking it to the dealer, the problems would never present themselves. In 2020, the engine started to tick and knock while driving on the freeway. I contacted Kia and they asked me to get a diagnostic test done at the dealership. The dealership suggested engine replacement, but Kia refused to fix it, citing that it was out of warranty. Even though Kia recalled the engine on my exact vehicle type, my specific vehicle vin# is not covered, according to Kia. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue through correspondence with Kia, BBB, and Consumer Affairs, I have not received a satisfactory resolution. However, I remain confident in my decision to conduct thorough research before making my purchase.