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Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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Kia Sportage suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

21080 mi Passenger side tie-rod get a loose. Was replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

47000 mi

US $295
Lower ball joint - passenger side was found to be worn out during the annual Mechanical inspection - replaced. Also performed synthetic oil and filter replacement and emissions inspection. 
88660 mi

C $359
front stabalizer bar 

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2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

49880 mi Knocking sound. 
57060 mi Knocking coming from rear suspension. Part replaced under warrantee. 

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2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29300 mi Warranty repair of broken shock absorber. Both broken rear shock and opposite rear shock replaced. 
32940 mi Bushings on passenger side lower control arm was shot. 

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2010 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi Replaced noisy steering rack 

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2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97000 mi

US $60
Sway bar link was loose. Had clicking sound when riding on bumps. Also had a vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle, although I'm not sure if it was caused by the sway bar link. 
97200 mi

US $30
Rear right wheel bearing starting to vibrate occasionally when driving 50+ mph. Also, that wheel was hot after driving for awhile. Wasn't sure that problem was with the bearing since there was no noise or wheel play, but new bearing fixed it. 

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2009 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

38395 mi

US $393
Replace lower ball joints Replace lower ball joints, drive belts 
67116 mi

US $802
Replace rear strut assemblies 
71023 mi

US $2372
Replace power steering rack & pinion assembly. 

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2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

34000 mi Noise from rear suspension bushes when cold - know issue - new bushes of different compound fitted FOC 

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2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78120 mi

$1300
Changed out front shock head Bushing left and right. 

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2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

33480 mi When I was inspecting underhood, noticed the rubber caps on upper strut were ajar. Complained to dealer who ordered and replaced upper strut mounts. 

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2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

105000 mi

US $6500
The link pin by the sway bar wore out. 

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2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

33640 mi Safety Inspection found front struts needed replacing. Parts were replaced at no cost to me. 
79980 mi

C $815
The front stabilizer bar links were loose causing to make slight noise but had no problems with steering. I had them changed as a maintenance item. Parts repair was done at 123,269 kl same time as the timing belt & water pump were changed. $175. 

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2007 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

43000 mi

US $160
Sportage started pulling to the right for no reason. 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi suspension bracket fell off and needed to be replaced. 
108500 mi

C $100
2 strut mounts had to replaced. Done Sway bar replaced. 
110360 mi

C $500
Front wheel bearing was replaced. 
184140 mi

C $800
Control arm? Not sure. 
39000 mi Squeak in steering column at low speeds. Dealer replaced steering column under original factory warranty. 
111500 mi

US $550
Need bearings done in rear drivers wheel 
137000 mi

US $150
bearings 
145000 mi

US $75
Leaking steering pump 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

97320 mi

C $400
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Discovered by garage while changing tires. 
100440 mi

C $400
left rear wheel bearing, made noise 
112400 mi

C $1120
front struts and control arm bushings replaced, wheel alignment, $1120 Replace lower LH ball joint $105. Replace left front wheel bearing $342. Replaced right front wheel bearing under their warrantee no charge. 
133300 mi

C $426
replace 2 front stabilizer links (worn) 
134300 mi

C $625
replace two rear strut assemblies 
143840 mi

C $2250
one front and one rear wheel bearing replaced shock absorber top mount right front left front lower suspension ball joint replace right front sway bar bushing 
147560 mi

C $220
replace power steering pump power steering pressure line leaking 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

76000 mi

US $500
When driving over bumps a knocking sound could be heard coming from the drivers side. The following items were replaced: Front Struts (Left & Right) Ball Joints. Tie Rod Ends (Inner & Outer)(Replaced proactively) 
106700 mi

US $190
Ball Joints 
134000 mi

US $280
Replaced: Rear Springs Rear Struts Rear Stabilizer Links Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing Asst 
135700 mi

US $835
Replaced: Front Coil Springs Front Struts Front Stabilizer Links Front Inner Tie Rods 
198000 mi

US $102
Clunking sound heard from the Front Drivers Side. Inspection showed damaged to the sway bar link. Both Front Sway Bar Links changed. 
192800 mi

US $200
Front end had been whining when driving at speed. Had the tires replaced and they said the wheel bearing was going out. Ended up replacing both the right wheel bearing  and tie rod. 
219300 mi

US $300
Front driver side area making loud humming noise. Husband was aware wheel bearing might need changed- we were out of town and took it to a mechanic to be replaced/ 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

148000 mi

US $250
wheel bearing 
151000 mi

US $1000
Struts replaced. 
149800 mi

US $300
wheel bearing replaced.. 

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2005.5 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

42780 mi

€110
Replacement Left and Right front control arm bushing KIA Part nr :54584 2E000 Bush-FR LWR ARM 
49700 mi Irritating rattle the car started to shake at speeds over 110 km and steering wheel shaking. Replacement left/right insulator assy strut prt nr 54610E2000. Link assy fr stabilizer left/right prt nr 548301F000. Engine mount prt nr 21810E200 

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2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

22940 mi Both rear shocks were noticed to be leaking slightly and dealer replaced under warranty 

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