Before buying a used 2005 Kia Sportage, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2005 Kia Sportage 4-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Sportage 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Sportage 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Sportage 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Sportage 4WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
68 complaints filed with NHTSA (6 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.