2011 Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2011

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2011 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (62%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

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2011 Kia Sportage electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

63600 mi The bearings in the blower motor went bad, squeaking when the heat/ac was on 
41000 mi heater fan motor 
83000 mi Replaced Compressor 
99000 mi Headlight faulty, melted wires and damaged housing. Kia refused to fix. 
17000 mi The car wouldn't crank. Some brake switch had to be replaced. This was under warranty. 
21700 mi The ac fans were squeaking. The blower motor needed to be replaced. 
20500 mi Starter failure. Diagnosed: Brake Switch Error Code C1513. Replaced brake switch. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

35300 mi a squeaking vent fan motor needed replaced. radio led clicked ng 
45200 mi Brake light switch replaced, recall item. Had been triggering traction control warning light. 
63000 mi

US $70
Tire pressure monitor acting up. Hard time for dealer to fix. Still working on it. No longer covered under warranty. 
66000 mi

US $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. 
8200 mi Brake switch which allows the vehicle start failed. Result vehicle will not start. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

12400 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. 
22940 mi Navigation unit (including radio etc) replaced 
44580 mi Review camera failed sometimes (black screen or vague picture) 
48180 mi Cruise-Control steering button didn't always respond Rear-view camera failed (black screen) 
65100 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) 
65720 mi Airco radiator was leaking so a/c failed. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

39000 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. 

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2011 Kia Sportage Electrical Problems

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