2008 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 22% of all 98 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 9 fires and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 22% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Kia Sportage engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 12, 2008, latest Jul 23, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Kia Sportage
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Sportage model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Kia Sportage have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which Kia Sportage year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2012 Kia Sportage has the most engine complaints (331), compared with 22 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Kia Sportage?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Sportage is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.