2006 Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2006

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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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2006 Kia Sportage transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 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 AWD

112400 mi

C $1120
Replace left front axle $258. 
124000 mi

C $660
replace transmission pan due to rust. no sign of impact damage. 

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2006 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

159000 mi

US $2300
Change / Upgraded to a Stage 1 performance clutch when the transmission failed and was replaced. Initial diagnosis was clutch disc failure. They changed the clutch disc and re-diagnosed it with a transmission problem. I requested them to rebuild the transmission, however they (transmission shop) elected to install a used transmission. 
172000 mi While driving the manual transmission only allowed 3rd gear to be selected. Transmission was replaced under warranty. 
213000 mi

US $60
Intermittently unable to select gears on manual transmission. Clutch master cylinder was leaking and replaced. 
213000 mi

US $895
Replace throw out bearing. Proactively replaced clutch disc and pressure plate (clutch kit). 

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2006 Kia Sportage Transmission Problems

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