2003 KIA Sportage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportage years
- Not enough data 31st of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 KIA Sportage. That ranks 31st out of 31 Sportage model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 129,605 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 KIA Sportage problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 129,605 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 KIA Sportage recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 KIA Sportage.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 kia sorrento ex (na). While the contact dispensed fuel into the fuel tank, fuel would spray out onto the ground and clothing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and repair. The failure continued to occur after the repair. The dealer was…
April 11, 2011 to whom it may concern, this letter is to officially submit a complaint about the safety of our 2003 kia sorento with mileage of 109209 my husband and i purchased this vehicle before the birth of our baby back in may 2010, because we needed the extra space. Unfortunately, we have…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia sportage. The contact stated that a couple of years ago, the blades on his cooling fan began to come off, causing the vehicle to overheat. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that he recently received recall notice # 07v161000…
Problems with 2002 kia sportage/ lemon vehicle..*mr the consumer was requesting that kia of america inc purchase the defective vehicle immediately. Please respond promptly in resolving matters* cb
Other KIA Sportage years
← 2002 Sportage · 2005 Sportage →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 27 | 1 |
| 2025 Sportage | 54 | 1 |
| 2024 Sportage | 73 | 3 |
| 2023 Sportage | 192 | 6 |
| 2022 Sportage | 46 | 1 |
| 2021 Sportage | 54 | 2 |
| 2020 Sportage | 162 | 2 |
| 2019 Sportage | 70 | 2 |
| 2018 Sportage | 164 | 3 |
| 2017 Sportage | 401 | 4 |
| 2016 Sportage | 134 | 2 |
| 2015 Sportage | 146 | 2 |
| 2014 Sportage | 124 | 3 |
| 2013 Sportage | 381 | 3 |
| 2012 Sportage | 392 | 5 |
| 2011 Sportage | 181 | 6 |
| 2010 Sportage | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 Sportage | 80 | 3 |
| 2008 Sportage | 98 | 3 |
| 2007 Sportage | 77 | 2 |
| 2006 Sportage | 111 | 1 |
| 2005 Sportage | 68 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Sportage | 234 | 1 |
| 2001 Sportage | 228 | 0 |
| 2000 Sportage | 304 | 2 |
| 1999 Sportage | 284 | 3 |
| 1998 Sportage | 303 | 3 |
| 1997 Sportage | 181 | 3 |
| 1996 Sportage | 57 | 3 |
| 1995 Sportage | 56 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 KIA Sportage?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 KIA Sportage?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 KIA Sportage a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportage model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.