2002 Kia Sportage transmission problems
The 2002 Kia Sportage has 24 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
24
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED 20 FEET AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A NEARBY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Kia Sportage have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2002 Kia Sportage transmission — 7% 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.