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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADE(S) CAN CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A FAN MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Canadian recalls (1)
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2007-04-16 · campaign 2007-118
On certain vehicles, heat generated by the engine causes repeated bending deformation of the polypropylene cooling fan and its retaining ring, which stresses the polypropylene, initiating cracking of the blades. The centrifugal forces generated by the rotation of the blades can cause the cracks to propagate until complete separation occurs. Separation of the fan blade(s) can create a risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan blade assembly.
Owner complaints (234)
Owners filed 234 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Kia Sportage (15 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 31 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 125).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 69 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 40 | |
| Structure | 23 | |
| Power train | 23 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | |
| Air bags | 17 | |
| Electrical system | 16 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Kia Sportage.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Kia Sportage | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Kia Sportage version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sportage 2WD 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Sportage 2WD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Sportage 4WD 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Sportage 4WD 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
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