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2007 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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2007 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Kia Sportage

Engine not specified

Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

56000 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. 

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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 2013

33640 mi
Safety Inspection found front struts needed replacing. Parts were replaced at no cost to me. 
Mar 2014

40920 mi

C $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 2015

79980 mi

C $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 2016

81380 mi
The rear windshield wiper motor stopped working 

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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 2013

66300 mi

US $265
The harmonic balancer separated 
Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
May 2011

20000 mi
Rough shift on transmission from 2nd to 3rd replaced under warranty 
Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Feb 2019
Aug 2017

117800 mi

C $96
Door Handel - Drivers side replace 
Kia Sportage in Washington, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2012
Jun 2008

16000 mi
repaired rear window defroster 
Dec 2008

22000 mi

US $30
Noise in heater vent when making adjustments, Part ordered 
Jul 2009

30000 mi
Turn signal stalk replaced 
Aug 2009

32000 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 2009

31000 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. 

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2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Kia Sportage in Washington, United States
Jul 2007 - Apr 2016
Mar 2009

43000 mi

US $160
Sportage started pulling to the right for no reason. 
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. 

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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 2010

45000 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 New York, United States
Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
Feb 2012

50700 mi
ABS light came on. ODB II reading showed open left front ABS sensor and bad brake switch. 
Oct 2013

65500 mi

US $42
Replaced OEM battery 
Kia Sportage in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

141500 mi

US $712
The O2 sensors and the catalytic converter were replaced. 
Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2018
Apr 2016

92000 mi

US $900
CAM Position Sensor, Check Engine Light is on, can't get it off.. Replaced all sensors, oil galley filter, CAM Positioner, CAM Actuator. 

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2007 Kia Sportage 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Kia Sportage in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
Jun 2014

93000 mi

US $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. 

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2007 Kia Sportage Repair Histories

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