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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 304 repairs.
Kia Sportage transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 182hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15500 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
| 60000 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 |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Replace Rear Differential |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi | Transmission random slipping. Dealer kept car 1 day. Could not duplicate problem. Checked T fluid and reset the shift points. |
| 83000 mi | Transmission missed shifts randomly. Began missing downshifts, but later any shift. |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $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. |
2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107000 mi US $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 |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 25700 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 |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30660 mi | Drive shaft left hand and right hand side (velocity joints) was leaking out the lubricant. Repairs was completed by cleaning and replacing of lubricant. |
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Rough shift on transmission from 2nd to 3rd replaced under warranty |
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112400 mi C $1120 |
Replace left front axle $258. |
| 124000 mi C $660 |
replace transmission pan due to rust. no sign of impact damage. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 159000 mi US $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. |
| 172000 mi | While driving the manual transmission only allowed 3rd gear to be selected. Transmission was replaced under warranty. |
| 213000 mi US $60 |
Intermittently unable to select gears on manual transmission. Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. |
| 213000 mi US $895 |
Replace throw out bearing. Proactively replaced clutch disc and pressure plate (clutch kit). |
2005.5 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26660 mi | Transmission problem, 3é to 4é gear slipping of auto cluts . Car computer read out failure Po741. Replacement of power transformer. |
| 89900 mi €530 |
rear suspension arms (rust damage )+ shock absorbers |
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21080 mi A $750 |
oil seal on transfer case had to be changed due to heavy leakage. mechanic quoted 5hours is this correct in AUD. |
| 21800 mi A $750 |
Transfer box leaking oil found that 3 seals and o ring had to be replaced. |
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93800 mi US $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. |
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