2000 Kia Sportage engine problems
The 2000 Kia Sportage has 50 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
50
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN UNDER HOOD FIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 40-50 MPH. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND CAUSE STILL UNKNOWN, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE. *AK *SLC”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2000 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2000 Kia Sportage engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.