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Kia Sportage 2002 Engine Problems

74 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2002 Kia Sportage - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage74 complaints

74 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

07V161000Reported April 16, 2007 - 35,090 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 35,090 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System68Brakes26Power Train24Vehicle Structure24Electrical System18Air Bags17
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.