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Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 304 repairs.
Kia Sportage repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 236 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2023 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
187-horsepower 2.5L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Illinois, United States Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Dec 20231000 mi | Check AWD/4WD warning message. Dealer had car for three days to diagnose and fix issue. Apparently it was a manufacturing error - a sensor on one of the wheels was not locked into place while the car was being built, and it eventually fell off. Sensor was reconnected and locked in, and problem has not reoccurred. | ||
2021 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Florida, United States Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 20216525 mi | 3rd brake light short. Ordered and replaced 3rd brake light. | ||
2020 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202219000 miUS $900 | Left car outdoors for 3 months. Brakes very rusty when i returned. Rust could not be eliminated by use | ||
2020 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Oct 202113000 mi | Inside rear mirror loose | ||
| Kia Sportage in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202113000 mi | Oil change and recall performed for electrical issue that could result in fire. Took about 1.5 hours at the dealership. | ||
2019 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202214880 miC $500 | Heating system. Thermostat was wonky. Repair person decided it was working fine, did nothing. | ||
2018 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Connecticut, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017374 mi | Rear hatch door was rattling when going over bumps. Mechanic adjusted rubber cushions so that the hatch door would rest on cushions firmly when hatch is closed. | ||
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 20167000 mi | Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) frequently displays error. | ||
| May 201712000 mi | Auto braking/ collision avoidance malfunctions. Intermittently senses vehicles that aren't there. | ||
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Apr 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 20164220 mi | replaced 2 rear door latches per Manufacturer Service Action | ||
| Jul 201813020 mi | Sunroof accordion trim was replaced due to failure | ||
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20179000 mi | Squeak in back of car. They added insulation and squeak disappeared. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2017 - May 2024 | |||
| Mar 201812000 miUS $65 | Leather seat cover excessive wear | ||
| Apr 202473000 miUS $1000 | Door latch cable failure, doors would not open, known problem warranty repair | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 20172000 mi | Sensor for windshield washer fluid malfuntioned and was replaced | ||
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in New Zealand Jul 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 202215500 mi$200 | Have been experiencing hiccup when auto changed gear around 45kmph if acceleration low. Symptom appeared to be that it changed up, then released gear and then re-connected. On the re-connection it jerks as system now not in synch. Dealership checked it over but were unable to replicate issue. they reset the adaptive auto system but t hasn't fixed the issue. | ||
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Aug 20163100 mi | Sportage has experienced random "cutting out" when pulling out from a stop sign or a red light right turn or even left turn into traffic at a green light. Happens very randomly & was noticed within the first month or so of operation. They are saying it could be caused by dirt in the tank? In a new vehicle? | ||
| Aug 201821080 mi | Something to do with the temperature settings. One result was air-conditioning would drop out & blow warm air randomly Cannot dim lights on the dash. Switch broken. They have to order the part for later installation. | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Feb 202060000 mi | Transmission problems,automatic wouldn’t up shift, stuck in gear in shop multiple times. Replaced sensor. Replaced transmission After transmission replaced experienced hunting. Hired lemon attorney facilitated buy back | ||
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada Jul 2016 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Dec 20163720 mi | 7 inch multimedia system won't keep day and time set. Stay at last day/time vehicle was stopped at restart. Problem appears randomly once 2 or 3 weeks. System reseted but didn't solved the problem since had the same issue 1 week after reset. | ||
| Jun 201710044 mi | UVO system wont keep date and time after stop and restart. Time freeze at last date and hour the vehicule was stopped then clock continue from this last time at restart. Appears totally randomly ... may be twice a week or once a month. Complete system replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201921080 mi | Passenger side tie-rod get a loose. Was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Victoria, Australia Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 20189300 mi | Air conditioning not working properly. Replaced compressor under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20173000 mi | Horn stopped working and had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201811000 mi | Driver window switch stopped working. | ||
| Jun 201812500 mi | Washer fluid pump needs replacing. Driver side door lock replaced. | ||
2016 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Feb 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202290000 miUS $45 | Clicking while a/c comes on. Repair not completed, since it the repair would cost more than just leaving alone. The a/c works that’s all that matters. | ||
2015 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Maine, United States Mar 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201836000 miUS $700 | The rotors wore unevenly causing the car to shudder when brakes were applied The turbo light was on and there was an issue with the turbo air sensor | ||
2015 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201818724 mi€370 | Replacement of GPS radio device ,warranty | ||
2014 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Indiana, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201942000 mi | Turbo overpressure check engine light P0036. At first they didn’t fix it, replaced a sensor but it came back on the way home. A bit frustrated I googled and it seems the issue is a wiring connection that corrodes on the SX. Not sure which sensor though. Communicated the corrosion possibility and the dealer fixed it the next week. Total of 3 days. Was not a true overpressure. | ||
| Jul 201942000 mi | O2 sensor threw codes. New sensor seemed to fix the issue. Warranty expires in 8 days so just made it. | ||
2013 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202164480 miC $350 | Replaced front Brake pads | ||
2013 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201860000 mi | Engine recall, engine replacement. Took 6 months to get it done. In my fifth year of ownership around the summer of 2018, its engine started developing some considerable cylinder knocks (with rattling noises) coming from the cylinder head area during the cold start. It will go away once the head is warmed up. But the knocks came back from the cylinders or rods area whenever the engine was shutting-off. And Kia (along with Kia North America) inspected, and they were able to confirm that its cylinder rings were damaged which resulted in the knocks/rattles. A couple years later, I received a service campaign letter from Kia. Interestingly, the letter said that I needed to bring the car in for an ECU firmware update to enhance the knock sensor's functionality. I bet that they changed the sensor's latency (i.e., to read and respond earlier by retarding the ignition sooner to avoid the cylinder heads' damage which is exactly what happened to my Sportage). Like my other KIA Optima review, I am done with KIA, period. -1/3 of oil was burned off within a month, yet I did not get a single oil level nor pressure warning light. And KIA claimed it was normal. I lost my trust in them. I got rid of the Optima in that same week. The sportage is holding up with new engine. But it now has a recall for flashing knock sensor latency. Come on KIA, a knock sensor latency issue? What decade are we living in? 90's when OBD2 was first implemented? I am so ready to quit KIA now. :( | ||
| Sep 202169000 miUS $50 | Replaced the failed driverside windows switch. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201227000 mi | Replaced steering wheel due to peeling cover | ||
| Jul 201452000 mi | Fusebox, wiring to right side parking lights. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 20127520 mi | Windshield wiper position needed to be lowered, would not park low enough. | ||
| Kia Sportage in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201588660 miC $359 | front stabalizer bar Knocking noise between 20 50 K per hr | ||
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Engine failed - Replaced with new short block engine under warranty Oil hose to turbocharger failed or was not correctly installed after new short block was installed | ||
| Mar 201639000 miUS $110 | Battery died - bought and replaced the battery myself - NAPA Legend | ||
| Jul 201640000 miUS $35 | replaced the aftermarket HID headlight low beam bulbs - one of the old ones had cracked | ||
| Oct 201643000 mi | Smelt gasoline, looked under the hood with engine running and the plastic pretty cover pulled off. Fuel was spraying from the rigid fuel line where it meets the high pressure fuel pump. Stopped using the vehicle immediately The fuel line was replaced - they had overtightened it when the replaced the engine. I picked up the car drove it 200 feet and it lost power. They did not tighten the hose clamps on the turbo and didnt road test - obviously | ||
| Apr 201747000 miUS $295 | Lower ball joint - passenger side was found to be worn out during the annual Mechanical inspection - replaced. Also performed synthetic oil and filter replacement and emissions inspection. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 20129000 mi | Rattle above the driver by the sunroof. Dealer ordered a new sunroof hardness. However, while trying to replace it, they noticed the wind deflector was hitting the sunroof hardness. They used foam tape to fix. Repair was under warranty | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jan 202080600 mi | Engine Failure. Garbage Hyundai/Kia major issue affecting thousands of cars. Car out of warranty dealer would not help. Sold the car as is, as replacement engine $7000 was ridiculous. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arkansas, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jun 201670000 miUS $25 | Brake switch preventing shift lock from unlocking to go into reverse | ||
| Jun 201887000 miUS $1500 | a/c was intermittent. dealership could not find the problem so I took it to firestone. They performed evac and recharge but the a/c completely quit the next day. Brought it back and they found the pressure low and determined that the compressor clutch was failing/failed and a high pressure condition caused a leak at the compressor. They indicated replacing the compressor was required along with the drier | ||
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017125000 miUS $85 | front brakes worn, replaced just pads | ||
| Kia Sportage in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 20126000 mi | Excessive creaking from the rear view mirror. Dealer ordered new one and we will take the Sportage back to have it installed when it comes in. | ||
| Apr 20126000 mi | Return trip to have rear view mirror installed. | ||
| Sep 201214000 mi | Steering wheel "leather" peeling. Dealer had to order new steering wheel cover. UVO/audio/back-up camera failed on a trip. Completely dead until we found a small reset button. Backup video is sometimes badly distorted. Even though we recorded issue, dealer could not fix b/c they could not replicate in shop. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 20137100 mi | Fender under driver side headlamp was causing a squeaking sound, panel was slightly loose. Dealer repaired item under warranty | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201724000 mi | The car developed a battery drain, and would for no apparent reason sometimes drain so far the car would not start. The dealer kept the car 3 days and could not find a parasitic draw, but the problem continued | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201449880 mi | Knocking sound. | ||
| Feb 201557060 mi | Knocking coming from rear suspension. Part replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201649200 mi | The timing belt was stretched which caused the check engine light to go on. Mechanic, whom I know, said he had never seen that with so few miles. Kia paid 100% | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in New Jersey, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201740000 miUS $1200 | engine actuator needed replacement. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201529300 mi | Warranty repair of broken shock absorber. Both broken rear shock and opposite rear shock replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Nigeria Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201316000 mi | Water leaks into the tail lights. Reported to the dealer and light was dismantled cleaned out with compressed air installed again applying sealant.2 weeks later it was leaking again! | ||
| Nov 201316900 mi | Smoke smell sometimes in the cabin on hard acceleration. This started after the vehicle was serviced at the dealers. | ||
| Jun 201421700 mi | Squeaky noises coming from one of the drive pulleys on revving engine, Drive belts seem in good shape | ||
| Jul 201527580 mi | Battery suddenly died on me at the dealership after routine service! Battery was less than one year months in use.Very odd.Suspect dealer used the battery to do heavy jump start on some other vehicle hence destroying a cell. Steering audio controls stopped functioning. | ||
| Oct 201529340 mi | AC stopped working. Issue was traced to bad evaporator which was leaking. Very disappointed for a car less than 4 years. Dealer gave a cost estimate of almost $4,000! Car was 8 months out of warranty | ||
| May 201632940 mi | Bushings on passenger side lower control arm was shot. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201830000 mi | Replace Rear Differential | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201518340 mi | P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace SMARTRA Module Perform TSB SA128B & SA173. Updates performed not related to problem, old tsbs. Problem soon returned(no turbo). P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace Valve-Solenoid Waste Gate. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201320500 mi | Starter failure. Diagnosed: Brake Switch Error Code C1513. Replaced brake switch. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201699000 mi | Headlight faulty, melted wires and damaged housing. Kia refused to fix. | ||
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 201120000 mi | Downhill descent/ESC/TCS light would come on then go off. Reported by wife twice. Did not happen while I was driving. Brake switch under brake pedal replaced by dealer | ||
| Kia Sportage in Georgia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201317000 mi | The car wouldn't crank. Some brake switch had to be replaced. This was under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201221700 mi | The ac fans were squeaking. The blower motor needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201338000 mi | The push button start would not always work, causing the brake pedal to be hard and the car unable to start. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201241000 mi | heater fan motor | ||
| Feb 201459000 mi | Transmission random slipping. Dealer kept car 1 day. Could not duplicate problem. Checked T fluid and reset the shift points. | ||
| Oct 201583000 mi | Replaced Compressor | ||
| Dec 201583000 mi | Transmission missed shifts randomly. Began missing downshifts, but later any shift. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 20116000 miUS $20 | Had some update done at the same time as an oil and filter job. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201456000 mi | Door panels fasteners needed replacing due to panel becoming loose and causing doors not to open properly (sticking due to door panel being caught on bottom of door jam | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 201263600 mi | The bearings in the blower motor went bad, squeaking when the heat/ac was on Rear spoiler was cracked and coming loose. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 20116000 mi | Engine start button started intermittently not working | ||
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201553000 mi | Rear spoiler on hatch door had a crack. Kia replaced it , still under warranty. No hassles from them just had to wait two weeks for part . | ||
| Dec 201562000 mi | Clicking noise when releasing brake after coming to a complete stop. Dealer tech duplicated problem kept the car for a day. Checked break system included transmission found all in good working condition. Car feels safe just light click noise | ||
| Feb 201663000 miUS $70 | Tire pressure monitor acting up. Hard time for dealer to fix. Still working on it. No longer covered under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $200 | Replaced two tpms, light still on, dealer kept car for a day adjusted high and low frequency and light is off. Dealer very helpful provided loaner. | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201545200 mi | Brake light switch replaced, recall item. Had been triggering traction control warning light. | ||
| Apr 202294000 miUS $275 | Shift lever was out of alignment, would not tell ignition sensor it was in park. Caused key to lock in ignition. Shift lever was replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 20138200 mi | Brake switch which allows the vehicle start failed. Result vehicle will not start. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Mar 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 201335300 mi | a squeaking vent fan motor needed replaced. radio led clicked ng | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Netherlands Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201312400 mi | Cruise control fails to engage (first sometimes now almost all the time) and cruise control disengages when trying to increase speed. Dealer doesn't know how to fix. Problem has (many months ago) been escalated to "Korea", but nothing heard Rear hatch door lock replaced because sometimes indoor light turned on and sometimes not when opening the hatchback door. Cruise control didn't want to engage or disengaged when pressing decrease speed button Steering wheel (including cruise control buttons) and spiral connector cable replaced as a way to fix the cruise control issue. | ||
| Dec 201322940 mi | Navigation unit (including radio etc) replaced | ||
| Nov 201544580 mi | Roof didn't want to close without manual aid anymore (needed cleaning) Review camera failed sometimes (black screen or vague picture) | ||
| Feb 201648180 mi | Cruise-Control steering button didn't always respond Rear-view camera failed (black screen) | ||
| Apr 201765100 mi€60 | Car didn't start anymore, seemed like broken starter motor, no messages in display. Car was towed. Dealer found it was just a faulty clutch switch which prevented the motor from starting (without giving any message) | ||
| May 201765720 mi | Airco radiator was leaking so a/c failed. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201339000 mi | couldn't start at all, battery was replaced and day after (with new battery) couldn't start again. No idea for now what is wrong. | ||
2010 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 147hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Korea, South Jun 2017 - Jan 2020 | |||
| May 2018102300 mi$350 | replace turbo | ||
2010 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 147hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Western Australia, Australia - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 20119300 mi | Faulty brake sensor for keyless start. Intermitent starting problems. | ||
| Feb 201213020 mi | Keyless FOB not unlocking doors on irregular basis. Locked out of car with key inside car on a couple of occasions. Fixed under warranty KIA work order on FOB apparently released | ||
2010 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201458000 mi | Radio replacement, covered by warranty. Replaced noisy steering rack | ||
2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015105000 miUS $250 | Replaced all brake pads and rotors, including both rear calipers. | ||
| Jun 2016107000 miUS $400 | Car was shifting very hard from 2-3. Transmission had bad 2-3 shift spring. Replaced bad spring and ECM was re-flashed. Shift problem was fixed | ||
| Dec 2016114000 miUS $40 | Car was not blowing any air. Blower motor was not rotating. Replaced blower motor. | ||
| Jul 2017121000 miUS $200 | Replaced all brake pads and rotors | ||
2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201692000 miUS $15 | Backup light switch broke | ||
| Jun 201697000 miUS $60 | Sway bar link was loose. Had clicking sound when riding on bumps. Also had a vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle, although I'm not sure if it was caused by the sway bar link. | ||
| Jul 201697200 miUS $30 | Rear right wheel bearing starting to vibrate occasionally when driving 50+ mph. Also, that wheel was hot after driving for awhile. Wasn't sure that problem was with the bearing since there was no noise or wheel play, but new bearing fixed it. | ||
| Mar 2018111000 mi | copper plate inside ignition switch was worn and bent, it was engaging ignition while driving. Had to dissemble it and bend it back. Did not have to replace anything | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201362000 miUS $328 | Oxygen sensor replaced Check engine light on; oxygen sensor found faulty | ||
| Dec 201484000 miUS $150 | Belts replaced | ||
2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201546900 mi | Car did not start, towed, O2 sensor was found to be running lean, was replaced. | ||
| May 201838395 miUS $393 | Replace lower ball joints Replace lower ball joints, drive belts | ||
| Nov 201967116 miUS $802 | Replace rear strut assemblies | ||
| Jan 202171023 miUS $2372 | Replace timing belt and related parts. Replace power steering rack & pinion assembly. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201024180 mi | Electonic Stability Control "OFF" light stayed on because of a defective signal and driving lights control module on the steering column. Super fast and friendly service from my Kia dealer in Brossard. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Bermuda Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20171240 mi | Checked engine due to noisy , found the air condidtioner compressed faulty. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201025700 mi | Car hesitates at low speed - around 1500 - 1800 RPM. Dealer believes this is because of different tyre makes on axles causing 4WD system to kick-in & out. Has tried rotating tyres to see if this cures the problem....now testing | ||
| Jul 201028000 mi | EGR Valve found to be dirty - stripped & cleaned and hesitation cured | ||
| Mar 201134000 mi | Noise from rear suspension bushes when cold - know issue - new bushes of different compound fitted FOC | ||
| Jun 201352000 mi | EGR valve sticking and replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201353400 mi | AC compressor needed to be replaced. The diagnosis was delayed because the dealer's equipment was faulty. When it was fixed the compressor needed to be ordered so 3 trips to sort it. | ||
| Apr 201461300 mi | flexible rear brake pipe worn (spotted by dealer) and replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201569000 mi | Diesel particulate filter (DPF) housing was cracked and close to physical failure and not acceptable to MOT tester | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Trinidad and Tobago Sep 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Nov 201020700 mi$1 | Vehicle still under 3year warranty.1st engine job-Changed out all connecting rods bearings valve guide seals, crank shaft bearings,oil seals.This was done August 2010. This month back for engine job No2 -2qts oil/mth. | ||
| Jan 201129760 mi | On this last trip the complete cylinder head and all parts on it were replaced. received the vehicle today the 4 / 01/ 11. | ||
| Feb 201130660 mi | Door lock switch on drivers side was serviced. Drive shaft left hand and right hand side (velocity joints) was leaking out the lubricant. Repairs was completed by cleaning and replacing of lubricant. | ||
| Mar 201131000 mi | Rubber strip on roof front LHS & RHS change out. LHS & RHS sun visor change out. | ||
| Dec 201142780 mi | Replaced tail gate electrical locking unit on the tail gate. Repair succeswsful. | ||
| Aug 201475220 mi$21000 | Engine locked up, no reason given. Complete engine rebuilt. Engine block camshaft and cylinder head reused All other parts new. In shop nine months. Paid a little over half of total, 40,000 Trinidad & Tobago $. | ||
| Jul 201678120 mi$1300 | Changed out front shock head Bushing left and right. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in West Virginia, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 2016105000 miUS $20 | Blinker relay went bad...a little hard to get to, but otherwise a cheap fix | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jul 201033480 mi | When I was inspecting underhood, noticed the rubber caps on upper strut were ajar. Complained to dealer who ordered and replaced upper strut mounts. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Nebraska, United States Feb 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Sep 20086000 mi | replace gas cap | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201451700 mi | Remote starter stopped working with heater | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201396200 miUS $55 | Caliper pin fell out. | ||
| Mar 2014105000 miUS $6500 | The link pin by the sway bar wore out. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201449460 miC $925 | Left-rear wheel locked, rotor burnt due to caliper piston seized, left parking brake cable also seized. | ||
| Apr 201553940 miC $300 | Antenna coil assembly - immobilizer replaced. Filter-air cleaner | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201333640 mi | Safety Inspection found front struts needed replacing. Parts were replaced at no cost to me. | ||
| Mar 201440920 miC $70 | The variable belt tension-er "pulley" was wearing out making noise and slight wobble.I changed the belt also as a preventative maintenance because it only uses the one belt for everything.keep the old one as a spare as new ones do break. | ||
| Dec 201579980 miC $815 | The KIA was taken in for preventive maintenance of timing belt & water pump. Timing belt was installed incorrectly by one tooth. All valves, valve guides & chain guides were replaced with new. New spark plugs and antifreeze was installed. $640. The front stabilizer bar links were loose causing to make slight noise but had no problems with steering. I had them changed as a maintenance item. Parts repair was done at 123,269 kl same time as the timing belt & water pump were changed. $175. | ||
| Feb 201681380 mi | The rear windshield wiper motor stopped working | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Kansas, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201366300 miUS $265 | The harmonic balancer separated | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201120000 mi | Rough shift on transmission from 2nd to 3rd replaced under warranty | ||
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States May 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 200816000 mi | repaired rear window defroster | ||
| Dec 200822000 miUS $30 | Noise in heater vent when making adjustments, Part ordered | ||
| Jul 200930000 mi | Turn signal stalk replaced | ||
| Aug 200932000 mi | Fuel gauge does not go to full after filling the tank. This was the 4th time the car has been returned for this. I have to return again in September for the same problem, Trip number 5 for the same problem. | ||
| Sep 200931000 mi | Fuel gauge does not go to full after filling. This has been a problem since the car was new. This is the 5th time in for repair. The car is in the shop for the 4th time for the same problem. The gas gauge does not go all the to full after filling the tank. They have replaced the sending units, and they think it is a short in the wiring. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Aug 2017117800 miC $96 | Door Handel - Drivers side replace | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2007 | Manual transmission felt very 'notchy' when shifting. It wasn't damaging, but felt like very, very mild kick-back from the shifter. I was comparing the smoothness of shifting to my Echo, and previous Hondas. I didn't expect this rough. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 200943000 miUS $160 | Sportage started pulling to the right for no reason. | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Ohio, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201045000 mi | Stability control light would illuminate. I had been told that my car was not part of the TSB. It WAS included when I continued to report the problem | ||
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Apr 201692000 miUS $900 | CAM Position Sensor, Check Engine Light is on, can't get it off.. Replaced all sensors, oil galley filter, CAM Positioner, CAM Actuator. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States May 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015141500 miUS $712 | The O2 sensors and the catalytic converter were replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201156000 mi | Car was in and out of dealership (mostly in) from Mat 23rd to July 28. It was shutting of engine intermittantly while in motion. | ||
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Feb 201250700 mi | ABS light came on. ODB II reading showed open left front ABS sensor and bad brake switch. | ||
| Oct 201365500 miUS $42 | Replaced OEM battery | ||
2007 Kia Sportage 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 201493000 miUS $35 | Electronic Stability Control turned off. I took car to the Kia dealer and they replaced a brake switch. It was ok for appx 30 days. Light came on again today, ESC turned off. | ||
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 200932300 mi | Oxygen sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Aug 2006 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 200713640 mi | Faulty alternator was replaced. | ||
| Nov 200853320 mi | Our armrest broke & was replaced by bumper to bumper warranty. | ||
| Sep 2011108500 miC $100 | 2 strut mounts had to replaced. Done Sway bar replaced. | ||
| Nov 2011110360 miC $80 | Front wheel bearing was replaced. Cruise control & ESC stopped working. | ||
| Jul 2013140500 miC $150 | Hood cable stretched & hood would not release. Needed replacement. | ||
| Nov 2013147300 miC $300 | Lights are on for ABS & stability control. Kia computer says right rear wheel sensor needs replacement. Replaced but problem is still not corrected. | ||
| Jul 2014159320 miC $200 | Blower motor stopped working. Garage repaired by re-wiring to fuse panel under hood but was rewired incorrectly. Next morning, check engine light on & working badly. Shop repaired by inserting fuse inline that should have been installed 1st. | ||
| Jul 2015184140 miC $800 | Control arm? Not sure. | ||
| Sep 2015184140 miC $300 | Battery needed replacing, would not charge. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Nebraska, United States Feb 2006 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 200939000 mi | Squeak in steering column at low speeds. Dealer replaced steering column under original factory warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200966000 mi | Cruise control intermittent and does not stay set. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200730000 mi | suspension bracket fell off and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Missouri, United States May 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 200836000 mi | Factory installed trailer hitch had defective wiring harness. Not notice until attempt to connect trailer lights. Wiring harness replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 200942000 mi | ESP light on at random, replaced switch in brake system. Also replaced 2 tail light bulbs. | ||
| Nov 200955000 miUS $40 | While washing, broke off rear wiper. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201379000 miUS $11 | rear wiper clip failed. | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Apr 2019 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Aug 2019145000 miUS $75 | Leaking steering pump | ||
| Jul 2020118000 miUS $100 | Radiator leak. Replaced Radiator. | ||
| Apr 2022191000 miUS $125 | Alternator quit working | ||
| Kia Sportage in Missouri, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201292800 miUS $44 | ESC light on, cruise would not set and no brake lights. Brake light switch. | ||
| Jan 2014107000 miUS $380 | a fuel gasket was bad, radiator hose and new serpentine belt. | ||
| Jul 2014111500 miUS $550 | Need bearings done in rear drivers wheel | ||
| Feb 2015120000 miUS $187 | the vapor valve sticking/stuck open on gas tank. Had to replace. I still have a small vapor leak coming from somewhere. | ||
| Feb 2016132000 miUS $185 | Right after putting in Gas, the car would not start acted flooded. Vapor valve that leads to carburettor was sticking & vapor valve in carburettor was sticking open.Replaced both valves and check engine light went off and car starts right up | ||
| Jun 2016137000 miUS $150 | bearings | ||
| Oct 2017159000 miUS $635 | Seat belt light came on it was a bad seatbelt retractor on the drivers side | ||
| Feb 20181590000 miUS $800 | Upper & lower oil pan replaced rear seal replaced. Transmission fluid drained and replaced | ||
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201397320 miC $400 | Right front wheel bearing replaced. Discovered by garage while changing tires. | ||
| Jun 2013100440 miC $400 | left rear wheel bearing, made noise | ||
| Aug 2013102540 miC $325 | Rear window hatch hinges replaced. They had completely rotted out and failed. | ||
| Jan 2014C $400 | Driver's seat belt buckle replaced. Symptoms noticed by owner (me) were that the airbag warning light was on. | ||
| Apr 2014112400 miC $1120 | front struts and control arm bushings replaced, wheel alignment, $1120 Replace lower LH ball joint $105. Replace left front wheel bearing $342. Replaced right front wheel bearing under their warrantee no charge. Replace left front axle $258. Replace flex pipe (front exhaust pipe) $245. | ||
| Nov 2014124000 miC $660 | replace transmission pan due to rust. no sign of impact damage. | ||
| Dec 2014125240 miC $1410 | heater for the O2 sensor failed, check engine light is on steady hydraulic timing belt tensioner failed. Replacement part came as part of timing belt and water pump kit. Also a very rusted main pulley was replaced (a $280 part). Could not break out the cost of replacing just the hydraulic tensioner. | ||
| Jun 2015133300 miC $426 | replace 2 front stabilizer links (worn) rear wiper motor assembly replaced | ||
| Jul 2015134300 miC $625 | replace two rear strut assemblies | ||
| Mar 2016143840 miC $2250 | alternator replaced one front and one rear wheel bearing replaced shock absorber top mount right front left front lower suspension ball joint replace right front sway bar bushing | ||
| May 2016145240 miC $1660 | all brake lines replaced, two front rotors, callipers and pads, brake master cylinder | ||
| Jun 2016147560 miC $220 | replace power steering pump power steering pressure line leaking | ||
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201448000 miUS $369 | I had no indications of problems with my starter, but one day I couldn't start the car. Turns out the battery needed replacement, but so did the starter. Never had a starter go on me before. A salesman said the battery could have shorted it | ||
| Kia Sportage in Iowa, United States Oct 2006 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 200952000 mi | Radiator cracked. replaced. Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Apr 201089000 mi | Stop light switch replaced under previous recall. Had not received notice, but found out about recall when researching problem. Manufacturing defect caused brake lights, cruise control and ESC to not work. | ||
| May 2012141400 miUS $280 | Leaking oil from bottom of engine- oil pan gasket replaced. Problem not resolved. Still looking for leak. Losing a quart every 1000 miles, but car still running fine. | ||
| Oct 2012151000 miUS $895 | Oil still leaking from previous repair- husband realized it was rear mainseal from research. Seal replaced. Clutch also replaced as it was 150,000 miles old and was convient to do so with this repair. | ||
| Jul 2013167000 miUS $50 | power steering belt busted, replaced | ||
| Nov 2014192800 miUS $200 | Front end had been whining when driving at speed. Had the tires replaced and they said the wheel bearing was going out. Ended up replacing both the right wheel bearing and tie rod. | ||
| Mar 2015197000 miUS $30 | back up tail lights not working- found to be a broken switch. | ||
| Feb 2016213000 miUS $120 | Car would not start one morning. No previous problems. Battery found dead and wouldn't hold a charge. Battery replaced. This was the ORIGINAL battery that came in the car when I bought it new. | ||
| May 2016219300 miUS $300 | Front driver side area making loud humming noise. Husband was aware wheel bearing might need changed- we were out of town and took it to a mechanic to be replaced/ | ||
| Sep 2016230000 miUS $400 | ac went out, replaced blower and pressures switches, dash dials | ||
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Oct 201268500 mi | Safety Recall 077 - Stop Lamp Brake Switch. The cruise control would not engage (a symptom that it was failing). | ||
| Jun 201376000 miUS $500 | When driving over bumps a knocking sound could be heard coming from the drivers side. The following items were replaced: Front Struts (Left & Right) Ball Joints. Tie Rod Ends (Inner & Outer)(Replaced proactively) | ||
| Sep 2014100000 miUS $200 | Starter Motor Failure - went to start the vehicle it made 1 click sound and would not rotate. | ||
| Apr 2015106700 miUS $190 | Ball Joints | ||
| Sep 2015114000 miUS $140 | Starter (remanufactured) began to malfunction. Replaced with all new starter. | ||
| Sep 2016134000 miUS $280 | Replaced: Rear Springs Rear Struts Rear Stabilizer Links Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing Asst | ||
| Nov 2016135700 miUS $835 | Replaced: Front Coil Springs Front Struts Front Stabilizer Links Front Inner Tie Rods | ||
| Jan 2017137300 miUS $304 | Exhaust / Emission - Vehicle exhaust sound was louder than normal (exhaust leak), slight reduction in vehicle performance at low RPMs, and reduction of fuel economy. Fix - Flex Pipe and Second Catalytic converter changed | ||
| Nov 2017152000 miUS $150 | Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe and slight reduction in fuel economy. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe | ||
| Jun 2018159000 miUS $2300 | Change / Upgraded to a Stage 1 performance clutch when the transmission failed and was replaced. Initial diagnosis was clutch disc failure. They changed the clutch disc and re-diagnosed it with a transmission problem. I requested them to rebuild the transmission, however they (transmission shop) elected to install a used transmission. | ||
| Sep 2018164000 miUS $140 | Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe | ||
| Feb 2019172000 mi | While driving the manual transmission only allowed 3rd gear to be selected. Transmission was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2019177000 miUS $280 | Exhaust Leak - Engine Manifold Converter: Repair / Weld leak on Manifold Converter | ||
| Apr 2021198000 miUS $102 | Front Mount - 21910-2E002 Clunking sound heard from the Front Drivers Side. Inspection showed damaged to the sway bar link. Both Front Sway Bar Links changed. | ||
| Aug 2021204541 miUS $51 | The blower began working intermittently and later stopped working/seized. The blower motor assembly was replaced with TYC700208 and is working as designed. | ||
| Jun 2022213000 miUS $60 | Intermittently unable to select gears on manual transmission. Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022213000 miUS $895 | Replace throw out bearing. Proactively replaced clutch disc and pressure plate (clutch kit). | ||
| Nov 2022216508 miUS $50 | Check Engine Light came on: Code P0102 Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor low voltage. Drivability did not appear to affected. MAF showed no voltage and/or inoperative. New MAF installed. Emission System. Check Engine Light Illuminated. OBD reported code P0102. Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) determined to be malfunctioning. A new MAF was installed. Check engine light extinguished after 2 drive cycles. | ||
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Vermont, United States Jul 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 2012148000 miUS $250 | wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 2012148200 miUS $55 | PCV valve clogged. | ||
| Dec 2013151000 miUS $1000 | Struts replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014148700 miUS $300 | wheel bearing replaced.. Airbag light came on. A front passenger seat sensor was cleaned--which required removing the passenger seat. Some labor costs but could have been worse. No parts were replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014154000 miUS $700 | Calipers stuck, replaced both rear calipers plus rotors/pads. | ||
2005.5 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium Oct 2006 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 200719220 mi | Up date for motor management program , High fuel consumption ,it was 10 l diesel/100km if every thing goes well it will be 8.5 l /100km Will keep you informed over this issue. Update motor management program,High fuel consumption 10 l diesel /100km. Promised fuel consumption 8.5 l /100km | ||
| Mar 200824490 mi | Result update motor management program . The fuel consumption is now, mixt use- city and highway 9.5 l/100km | ||
| May 200826660 mi | Transmission problem, 3é to 4é gear slipping of auto cluts . Car computer read out failure Po741. Replacement of power transformer. | ||
| Jul 201042780 mi€110 | Replacement Left and Right front control arm bushing KIA Part nr :54584 2E000 Bush-FR LWR ARM | ||
| May 201148360 mi | Timing belt was wobbling. Replacement of: tensioner timing belt, tensioner assy pulley, Idler assy timing belt. The ball bearing of the Timing belt tensioner was bad needed replacement part number 2441027000. | ||
| Jul 201149700 mi | Irritating rattle the car started to shake at speeds over 110 km and steering wheel shaking. Replacement left/right insulator assy strut prt nr 54610E2000. Link assy fr stabilizer left/right prt nr 548301F000. Engine mount prt nr 21810E200 | ||
| Feb 201584320 mi€894 | Crack in the Diesel fuel injection pump ,and two diesel injectors malfunction ,the diesel fuel is not spray in a fine mist anatomized, but is injected in to large drops ,so very poor combustion and no engine torque anymore and heavy smoke . | ||
| Jul 201589900 mi€530 | rear suspension arms (rust damage )+ shock absorbers | ||
| Sep 201589900 mi | When returning from vacation in France and towing a 1500kg Caravan the turbo blew up resulting in a very expensive repair ,economical not remunerative anymore.I have bought a new Kia Sportage. | ||
2005 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201390000 miUS $500 | False Air Bag warning lite. Was an electical sensor in the Drivers seat belt assembly. Replaced complete assembly. I've got to beleive that it could have been repaired, but my wife brought it to the dealer. | ||
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201343000 mi | bad stereo | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium Nov 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 200934720 mi€375 | 2 Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors - dealer recommends trying cleaner in fuel tank first before replacement. | ||
| Dec 201145260 mi | False Air Bag warning indicator illuminated. | ||
| May 201351460 mi€300 | Replace Water Pump | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201152000 miUS $177 | Air conditioning went. A fuse and a relay switch had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Western Australia, Australia Dec 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200521080 miA $750 | oil seal on transfer case had to be changed due to heavy leakage. mechanic quoted 5hours is this correct in AUD. | ||
| Feb 201021800 miA $750 | Transfer box leaking oil found that 3 seals and o ring had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in South Carolina, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018115000 miUS $683 | The vehicle came back from a routine service at the dealership and had a severe pull to the right (never noticed prior to service).. Took it back and they ostensibly said that they would restore the wheels/tires to the original positions.. At this time the problem was worse after their service..Pulling to the opposite direction, getting more severe as speed increased, vibration at 55-57 mph similar to imbalance however at about 73 mph the vibration became extreme and dangerous with severe pulling to the right.. Replaced right side drive shaft/CV joints and wheel bearing.. There was no obvious reason for doing this except that the problem seemed to be in the right front.. There was NO failed part that really needed replacement.. Cost of parts approx $285, labor free.. The problem was ultimately resolve by replacing all 4 tires ...2 at a time and then moving the known NEW tires (2 on front) to the rear and determining that there was ALSO a bad tire in the original pair remaining ... In reality, there were 2 BAD tires with ply separations/broken belts, however there was no physical indication noticeable until a close examination AFTER the problem had been eliminated... No wanting to "walk"/undulate from side to side at slow speeds on good pavement as is usually indicative of ply separation/broken belts (in my experience)... Approx cost of 4 new tires total $600 .. While this was a lot of work to do, much of it for nothing, it still beat putting it in the dealership shop and letting them get some education at my expense.. They wanted to start with replacing both drive axles, rotors, brakes, and possibly struts... Sadly, we all too often are familiar with the callous incompetence that has become the hallmark of automotive repair... I am a former NIASE Certified Master Technician ..let it expire after 35 years about 5 years ago ... I'm 79 years old now, didn't think I'd still have to be crawling around under a car to get it repaired properly... This is my wife's vehicle, 4wd, I drive an old 96 Ford Ranger.. It'll last me 'til I die... Thanks, Sam Van Norte | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 201369000 miUS $80 | The cruise control started to work off & on for no apparent reason. Dealership replaced the main C.C. mechanisim and that fixed the problem. | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201279000 mi | Intake hose was lose causing air to leak in and car to stutter. | ||
| May 2015130000 miUS $990 | Catalytic converter inside exhaust manifold went bad. Manifold had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200940000 mi | cruise control stopped working. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2015174000 miUS $1741 | Sometimes Not Starting; thought timing belt broke - but it did not. replaced belt (75k), water pump (orig), plugs (75k), plug wires (orig). | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Jul 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 200822940 mi | Both rear shocks were noticed to be leaking slightly and dealer replaced under warranty | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 201293800 miUS $300 | My car had a great amount of vibration when driving around on the highway. Tires were balanced and rotated, alignment checked out. Problem still remained. Took it to a local shop and the tech found it was the CV joint, shaft. Issue resolved. | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201170000 miUS $8 | One headlight out. Easily replaced with bulb from parts store. | ||
| May 2017148000 miUS $250 | muffler repair | ||
| Kia Sportage in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201070000 mi | Car used for USPS Rural Mail Delivery. Dust and dirt always getting inside, and spark plugs for power windows & locks would keep burning out every few days. Not sure what exact problem was, but fixed now and much less frequent. | ||
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