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%)

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi Replace Rear Differential 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi Transmission random slipping. Dealer kept car 1 day. Could not duplicate problem. Checked T fluid and reset the shift points. 
83000 mi Transmission missed shifts randomly. Began missing downshifts, but later any shift. 

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2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $275
Shift lever was out of alignment, would not tell ignition sensor it was in park. Caused key to lock in ignition. Shift lever was replaced. 

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2011 Kia Sportage Transmission Problems

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