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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 303 repairs.
Kia Sportage brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi US $900 |
Left car outdoors for 3 months. Brakes very rusty when i returned. Rust could not be eliminated by use |
2015 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi US $700 |
The rotors wore unevenly causing the car to shudder when brakes were applied |
2013 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64480 mi C $350 |
Replaced front Brake pads |
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $85 |
front brakes worn, replaced just pads |
| 70000 mi US $25 |
Brake switch preventing shift lock from unlocking to go into reverse |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 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 |
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 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 |
2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $250 |
Replaced all brake pads and rotors, including both rear calipers. |
| 121000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all brake pads and rotors |
2008 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| 24180 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. |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 61300 mi | flexible rear brake pipe worn (spotted by dealer) and replaced under warranty |
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96200 mi US $55 |
Caliper pin fell out. |
| 49460 mi C $925 |
Left-rear wheel locked, rotor burnt due to caliper piston seized, left parking brake cable also seized. |
2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50700 mi | ABS light came on. ODB II reading showed open left front ABS sensor and bad brake switch. |
| 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 |
2007 Kia Sportage 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110360 mi C $80 |
Cruise control & ESC stopped working. |
| 147300 mi C $300 |
Lights are on for ABS & stability control. Kia computer says right rear wheel sensor needs replacement. Replaced but problem is still not corrected. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 145240 mi C $1660 |
all brake lines replaced, two front rotors, callipers and pads, brake master cylinder |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 154000 mi US $700 |
Calipers stuck, replaced both rear calipers plus rotors/pads. |
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