2008 Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2008

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2008 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

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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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2008 Kia Sportage Suspension Problems

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