2005 Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2005

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2005 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Kia Sportage electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Kia Sportage

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $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. 
43000 mi bad stereo 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD

45260 mi False Air Bag warning indicator illuminated. 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $177
Air conditioning went. A fuse and a relay switch had to be replaced. 
69000 mi

US $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. 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi cruise control stopped working. 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $8
One headlight out. Easily replaced with bulb from parts store. 
70000 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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2005 Kia Sportage Electrical Problems

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