| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 104 repairs.
2006 Kia Sportage engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118000 mi US $100 |
Radiator leak. Replaced Radiator. |
| 32300 mi | Oxygen sensor was replaced under warranty. |
| 107000 mi US $380 |
a fuel gasket was bad, radiator hose and new serpentine belt. |
| 120000 mi US $187 |
the vapor valve sticking/stuck open on gas tank. Had to replace. I still have a small vapor leak coming from somewhere. |
| 132000 mi US $185 |
Right after putting in Gas, the car would not start acted flooded. Vapor valve that leads to carburettor was sticking & vapor valve in carburettor was sticking open.Replaced both valves and check engine light went off and car starts right up |
| 1590000 mi US $800 |
Upper & lower oil pan replaced rear seal replaced. Transmission fluid drained and replaced |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112400 mi C $1120 |
Replace flex pipe (front exhaust pipe) $245. |
| 125240 mi C $1410 |
heater for the O2 sensor failed, check engine light is on steady hydraulic timing belt tensioner failed. Replacement part came as part of timing belt and water pump kit. Also a very rusted main pulley was replaced (a $280 part). Could not break out the cost of replacing just the hydraulic tensioner. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94800 mi US $304 |
Exhaust / Emission - Vehicle exhaust sound was louder than normal (exhaust leak), slight reduction in vehicle performance at low RPMs, and reduction of fuel economy. Fix - Flex Pipe and Second Catalytic converter changed |
| 152000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe and slight reduction in fuel economy. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe |
| 164000 mi US $140 |
Exhaust / Emission - Exhaust leak from flex pipe. Fix - Change Exhaust flex pipe |
| 177000 mi US $280 |
Exhaust Leak - Engine Manifold Converter: Repair / Weld leak on Manifold Converter |
| 198000 mi US $102 |
Front Mount - 21910-2E002 |
| 216215 mi US $80 |
Check Engine Light came on: Code P0102 Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor low voltage. Drivability did not appear to affected. MAF showed no voltage and/or inoperative. New MAF installed. |
| 52000 mi | Radiator cracked. replaced. Thermostat replaced. |
| 141400 mi US $280 |
Leaking oil from bottom of engine- oil pan gasket replaced. Problem not resolved. Still looking for leak. Losing a quart every 1000 miles, but car still running fine. |
| 151000 mi US $895 |
Oil still leaking from previous repair- husband realized it was rear mainseal from research. Seal replaced. Clutch also replaced as it was 150,000 miles old and was convient to do so with this repair. |
| 167000 mi US $50 |
power steering belt busted, replaced |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 148200 mi US $55 |
PCV valve clogged. |
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