turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
50840 mi $5000 |
Bushings for upper eyes of front swing arm of suspension, both sides. part purchased at Davao City @ 130 kms. more delay due to having purchased a size for Sorento but the eye size is for Sportage. |
60140 mi $4000 |
Replaced the upper control arm ASSEMBLY on passenger side, problem solved. Previously, only the bushings were replaced, using Sportage bushing. 6 months later, Sorento bushing which the bores are undersized, thus needed machining. |
turbocharged 138hp 2.5L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
71920 mi €870 |
Wheel bearing drivers side RHD car +hub+ back plate do not know what it is called the wheel had come loose mechanic foud it when i took it in for new pads but he said i could drive it and he ordered the bearing and when trying to replace |
88340 mi €900 |
failed MOT needed new bearing + hub passenger side same as 2011 drivers side |
97340 mi €800 |
new shock absorbers and stabilizer |
100440 mi €550 |
Driver side wheel hub and bearing replaced four year before |
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
205000 mi US $450 |
Replacement right rear wheel bearing and hub. |
94860 mi C $10 |
power steering line rusted thru. fluid leaked. line was replaced, fluid flushed and replaced. |
90520 mi C $300 |
had to replace stabalizer arms front and rear. |
96100 mi C $500 |
had to replace upper ball joints, left wheel hub assembly, outer tie rod ends. |
35000 mi US $450 |
Aftermarket shocks and struts fitted OME (Australia) brand. Much better ride and handling after they were fitted - recommended |
66000 mi US $18 |
fluid burning smell a month ago - cold weather onset. No visible leaks, found Power steering reservoir was very low. Added Lucas leak sealer fluid. Keeping an eye on the situation. won't go back to Kia dealer as they were incompetent on last repair |
78000 mi US $125 |
Power steering system was leaking badly - had to fill the reservoir every day. Mechanic found the low pressure return hose was leaking and replaced it. |
78000 mi US $740 |
Power steering hose developed a leak again after a couple months. Dealer replaced hoses and refilled power steering system. Steering wheel now crooked - not level when driving straight - and loose. |
81000 mi | Leaking again - dealer unable to fix the probelm - traded the car for a 2012 Sportage |
192-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
139000 mi US $870 |
189000 mi US $40 |
Both sway bar links were broken. I replaced them. |