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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%)
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Chart based on 104 repairs.
2006 Kia Sportage suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (52%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 30000 mi | suspension bracket fell off and needed to be replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $75 |
Leaking steering pump |
| 108500 mi C $100 |
2 strut mounts had to replaced. Done Sway bar replaced. |
| 110360 mi C $500 |
Front wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 184140 mi C $800 |
Control arm? Not sure. |
| 111500 mi US $550 |
Need bearings done in rear drivers wheel |
| 137000 mi US $150 |
bearings |
| 39000 mi | Squeak in steering column at low speeds. Dealer replaced steering column under original factory warranty. |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97320 mi C $400 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Discovered by garage while changing tires. |
| 100440 mi C $400 |
left rear wheel bearing, made noise |
| 112400 mi C $1120 |
front struts and control arm bushings replaced, wheel alignment, $1120 Replace lower LH ball joint $105. Replace left front wheel bearing $342. Replaced right front wheel bearing under their warrantee no charge. |
| 133300 mi C $426 |
replace 2 front stabilizer links (worn) |
| 134300 mi C $625 |
replace two rear strut assemblies |
| 143840 mi C $2250 |
one front and one rear wheel bearing replaced shock absorber top mount right front left front lower suspension ball joint replace right front sway bar bushing |
| 147560 mi C $220 |
replace power steering pump power steering pressure line leaking |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76000 mi US $500 |
When driving over bumps a knocking sound could be heard coming from the drivers side. The following items were replaced: Front Struts (Left & Right) Ball Joints. Tie Rod Ends (Inner & Outer)(Replaced proactively) |
| 106700 mi US $190 |
Ball Joints |
| 134000 mi US $280 |
Replaced: Rear Springs Rear Struts Rear Stabilizer Links Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing Asst |
| 135700 mi US $835 |
Replaced: Front Coil Springs Front Struts Front Stabilizer Links Front Inner Tie Rods |
| 198000 mi US $102 |
Clunking sound heard from the Front Drivers Side. Inspection showed damaged to the sway bar link. Both Front Sway Bar Links changed. |
| 192800 mi US $200 |
Front end had been whining when driving at speed. Had the tires replaced and they said the wheel bearing was going out. Ended up replacing both the right wheel bearing and tie rod. |
| 219300 mi US $300 |
Front driver side area making loud humming noise. Husband was aware wheel bearing might need changed- we were out of town and took it to a mechanic to be replaced/ |
2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 148000 mi US $250 |
wheel bearing |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
Struts replaced. |
| 149800 mi US $300 |
wheel bearing replaced.. |
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