2006 Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2006

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2006 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 104 repairs.
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2006 Kia Sportage engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (30%)

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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.

2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $100
Radiator leak. Replaced Radiator. 
32300 mi Oxygen sensor was replaced under warranty. 
107000 mi

US $380
a fuel gasket was bad, radiator hose and new serpentine belt. 
120000 mi

US $187
the vapor valve sticking/stuck open on gas tank. Had to replace. I still have a small vapor leak coming from somewhere. 
132000 mi

US $185
Right after putting in Gas, the car would not start acted flooded. Vapor valve that leads to carburettor was sticking & vapor valve in carburettor was sticking open.Replaced both valves and check engine light went off and car starts right up 
1590000 mi

US $800
Upper & lower oil pan replaced rear seal replaced. Transmission fluid drained and replaced 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

112400 mi

C $1120
Replace flex pipe (front exhaust pipe) $245. 
125240 mi

C $1410
heater for the O2 sensor failed, check engine light is on steady hydraulic timing belt tensioner failed. Replacement part came as part of timing belt and water pump kit. Also a very rusted main pulley was replaced (a $280 part). Could not break out the cost of replacing just the hydraulic tensioner. 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

94800 mi

US $304
Exhaust / Emission - Vehicle exhaust sound was louder than normal (exhaust leak), slight reduction in vehicle performance at low RPMs, and reduction of fuel economy. Fix - Flex Pipe and Second Catalytic converter changed 
152000 mi

US $150
Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe and slight reduction in fuel economy. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe 
164000 mi

US $140
Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe 
177000 mi

US $280
Exhaust Leak - Engine Manifold Converter: Repair / Weld leak on Manifold Converter 
198000 mi

US $102
Front Mount - 21910-2E002 
216215 mi

US $80
Check Engine Light came on: Code P0102 Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor low voltage. Drivability did not appear to affected. MAF showed no voltage and/or inoperative. New MAF installed. 
52000 mi Radiator cracked. replaced.  Thermostat replaced. 
141400 mi

US $280
Leaking oil from bottom of engine- oil pan gasket replaced. Problem not resolved. Still looking for leak. Losing a quart every 1000 miles, but car still running fine. 
151000 mi

US $895
Oil still leaking from previous repair- husband realized it was rear mainseal from research. Seal replaced. Clutch also replaced as it was 150,000 miles old and was convient to do so with this repair. 
167000 mi

US $50
power steering belt busted, replaced 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

148200 mi

US $55
PCV valve clogged. 

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2006 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

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