2009 Kia Sportage Engine Problems
2 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
Your Sportage has a rough idle and stalls randomly, sometimes while driving in traffic. The engine computer and various sensors have been checked and replaced, but the problem keeps returning. The stalling started when you first bought the car in 2009, was fixed temporarily, then came back in 2018 and has persisted since. The fix may involve diagnosing fuel delivery issues, ignition system problems, or additional sensor replacement.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CAMSHAFT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE KNOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. UPDATED 1/15/16 *CN