Does the 2008 Kia Sportage have body and structure problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.

Which Kia Sportage year has the most body and structure complaints?

The 2017 Kia Sportage has the most body and structure complaints (31), compared with 15 for the 2008.

Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Kia Sportage?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Sportage is classified under structure & body. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Kia Sportage Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 15% of all 98 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest body and structure complaint count among 21 Sportage model years. These complaints report 7 fires and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 15; 15% of 98
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Kia Sportage body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2008, latest Jan 24, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Jan 2023; peak Nov 2013 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2008 Kia Sportage

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Sportage model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20058 (12%)
20067 (6%)
20076 (8%)
200815 (15%)
20095 (6%)
20102 (10%)
20116 (3%)
20124 (1%)
20137 (2%)
20143 (2%)
20152 (1%)
20165 (4%)
201731 (8%)
201813 (8%)
20195 (7%)
202013 (8%)
20213 (6%)
20226 (13%)
202310 (5%)
20247 (10%)
20254 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Kia Sportage have body and structure problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2008 Kia Sportage, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Kia Sportage year has the most body and structure complaints?: The 2017 Kia Sportage has the most body and structure complaints (31), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2008 Kia Sportage?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Sportage is classified under structure & body. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.