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2005 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 19 repairs.
2005 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201390000 miUS $500 | False Air Bag warning lite. Was an electical sensor in the Drivers seat belt assembly. Replaced complete assembly. I've got to beleive that it could have been repaired, but my wife brought it to the dealer. | ||
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201343000 mi | bad stereo | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Belgium Nov 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 200934720 mi€375 | 2 Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors - dealer recommends trying cleaner in fuel tank first before replacement. | ||
| Dec 201145260 mi | False Air Bag warning indicator illuminated. | ||
| May 201351460 mi€300 | Replace Water Pump | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201152000 miUS $177 | Air conditioning went. A fuse and a relay switch had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Western Australia, Australia Dec 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200521080 miA $750 | oil seal on transfer case had to be changed due to heavy leakage. mechanic quoted 5hours is this correct in AUD. | ||
| Feb 201021800 miA $750 | Transfer box leaking oil found that 3 seals and o ring had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in South Carolina, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018115000 miUS $683 | The vehicle came back from a routine service at the dealership and had a severe pull to the right (never noticed prior to service).. Took it back and they ostensibly said that they would restore the wheels/tires to the original positions.. At this time the problem was worse after their service..Pulling to the opposite direction, getting more severe as speed increased, vibration at 55-57 mph similar to imbalance however at about 73 mph the vibration became extreme and dangerous with severe pulling to the right.. Replaced right side drive shaft/CV joints and wheel bearing.. There was no obvious reason for doing this except that the problem seemed to be in the right front.. There was NO failed part that really needed replacement.. Cost of parts approx $285, labor free.. The problem was ultimately resolve by replacing all 4 tires ...2 at a time and then moving the known NEW tires (2 on front) to the rear and determining that there was ALSO a bad tire in the original pair remaining ... In reality, there were 2 BAD tires with ply separations/broken belts, however there was no physical indication noticeable until a close examination AFTER the problem had been eliminated... No wanting to "walk"/undulate from side to side at slow speeds on good pavement as is usually indicative of ply separation/broken belts (in my experience)... Approx cost of 4 new tires total $600 .. While this was a lot of work to do, much of it for nothing, it still beat putting it in the dealership shop and letting them get some education at my expense.. They wanted to start with replacing both drive axles, rotors, brakes, and possibly struts... Sadly, we all too often are familiar with the callous incompetence that has become the hallmark of automotive repair... I am a former NIASE Certified Master Technician ..let it expire after 35 years about 5 years ago ... I'm 79 years old now, didn't think I'd still have to be crawling around under a car to get it repaired properly... This is my wife's vehicle, 4wd, I drive an old 96 Ford Ranger.. It'll last me 'til I die... Thanks, Sam Van Norte | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 201369000 miUS $80 | The cruise control started to work off & on for no apparent reason. Dealership replaced the main C.C. mechanisim and that fixed the problem. | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 201293800 miUS $300 | My car had a great amount of vibration when driving around on the highway. Tires were balanced and rotated, alignment checked out. Problem still remained. Took it to a local shop and the tech found it was the CV joint, shaft. Issue resolved. | ||
| Kia Sportage in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201279000 mi | Intake hose was lose causing air to leak in and car to stutter. | ||
| May 2015130000 miUS $990 | Catalytic converter inside exhaust manifold went bad. Manifold had to be replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Washington, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200940000 mi | cruise control stopped working. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2015174000 miUS $1741 | Sometimes Not Starting; thought timing belt broke - but it did not. replaced belt (75k), water pump (orig), plugs (75k), plug wires (orig). | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Jul 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 200822940 mi | Both rear shocks were noticed to be leaking slightly and dealer replaced under warranty | ||
2005 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201170000 miUS $8 | One headlight out. Easily replaced with bulb from parts store. | ||
| May 2017148000 miUS $250 | muffler repair | ||
| Kia Sportage in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201070000 mi | Car used for USPS Rural Mail Delivery. Dust and dirt always getting inside, and spark plugs for power windows & locks would keep burning out every few days. Not sure what exact problem was, but fixed now and much less frequent. | ||
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