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%)

Chart based on 39 repairs.
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2011 Kia Sportage engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 5 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

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace SMARTRA Module Perform TSB SA128B & SA173. Updates performed not related to problem, old tsbs. Problem soon returned(no turbo). P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace Valve-Solenoid Waste Gate. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi The push button start would not always work, causing the brake pedal to be hard and the car unable to start. 
6000 mi

US $20
Had some update done at the same time as an oil and filter job. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

6000 mi Engine start button started intermittently not working 

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2011 Kia Sportage Engine Problems

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