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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

34720 mi

€375
2 Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors - dealer recommends trying cleaner in fuel tank first before replacement. 
51460 mi

€300
Replace Water Pump 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

174000 mi

US $1741
Sometimes Not Starting; thought timing belt broke - but it did not. replaced belt (75k), water pump (orig), plugs (75k), plug wires (orig). 
79000 mi Intake hose was lose causing air to leak in and car to stutter. 
130000 mi

US $990
Catalytic converter inside exhaust manifold went bad. Manifold had to be replaced. 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

148000 mi

US $250
muffler repair 

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2005 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

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