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2011 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (62%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 39 repairs.
2011 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (93%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace SMARTRA Module Perform TSB SA128B & SA173. Updates performed not related to problem, old tsbs. Problem soon returned(no turbo). P2562 Boost Control Position Sensor (no turbo) Replace Valve-Solenoid Waste Gate. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201830000 mi | Replace Rear Differential | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 20116000 miUS $20 | Had some update done at the same time as an oil and filter job. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 201263600 mi | The bearings in the blower motor went bad, squeaking when the heat/ac was on Rear spoiler was cracked and coming loose. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201241000 mi | heater fan motor | ||
| Feb 201459000 mi | Transmission random slipping. Dealer kept car 1 day. Could not duplicate problem. Checked T fluid and reset the shift points. | ||
| Oct 201583000 mi | Replaced Compressor | ||
| Dec 201583000 mi | Transmission missed shifts randomly. Began missing downshifts, but later any shift. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 201456000 mi | Door panels fasteners needed replacing due to panel becoming loose and causing doors not to open properly (sticking due to door panel being caught on bottom of door jam | ||
| Kia Sportage in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201320500 mi | Starter failure. Diagnosed: Brake Switch Error Code C1513. Replaced brake switch. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Georgia, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201317000 mi | The car wouldn't crank. Some brake switch had to be replaced. This was under warranty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Nov 201120000 mi | Downhill descent/ESC/TCS light would come on then go off. Reported by wife twice. Did not happen while I was driving. Brake switch under brake pedal replaced by dealer | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201221700 mi | The ac fans were squeaking. The blower motor needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201338000 mi | The push button start would not always work, causing the brake pedal to be hard and the car unable to start. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201699000 mi | Headlight faulty, melted wires and damaged housing. Kia refused to fix. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 20116000 mi | Engine start button started intermittently not working | ||
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201553000 mi | Rear spoiler on hatch door had a crack. Kia replaced it , still under warranty. No hassles from them just had to wait two weeks for part . | ||
| Dec 201562000 mi | Clicking noise when releasing brake after coming to a complete stop. Dealer tech duplicated problem kept the car for a day. Checked break system included transmission found all in good working condition. Car feels safe just light click noise | ||
| Feb 201663000 miUS $70 | Tire pressure monitor acting up. Hard time for dealer to fix. Still working on it. No longer covered under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201666000 miUS $200 | Replaced two tpms, light still on, dealer kept car for a day adjusted high and low frequency and light is off. Dealer very helpful provided loaner. | ||
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201545200 mi | Brake light switch replaced, recall item. Had been triggering traction control warning light. | ||
| Apr 202294000 miUS $275 | Shift lever was out of alignment, would not tell ignition sensor it was in park. Caused key to lock in ignition. Shift lever was replaced. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Mar 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 201335300 mi | a squeaking vent fan motor needed replaced. radio led clicked ng | ||
| Kia Sportage in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 20138200 mi | Brake switch which allows the vehicle start failed. Result vehicle will not start. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in Netherlands Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201312400 mi | Cruise control fails to engage (first sometimes now almost all the time) and cruise control disengages when trying to increase speed. Dealer doesn't know how to fix. Problem has (many months ago) been escalated to "Korea", but nothing heard Rear hatch door lock replaced because sometimes indoor light turned on and sometimes not when opening the hatchback door. Cruise control didn't want to engage or disengaged when pressing decrease speed button Steering wheel (including cruise control buttons) and spiral connector cable replaced as a way to fix the cruise control issue. | ||
| Dec 201322940 mi | Navigation unit (including radio etc) replaced | ||
| Nov 201544580 mi | Roof didn't want to close without manual aid anymore (needed cleaning) Review camera failed sometimes (black screen or vague picture) | ||
| Feb 201648180 mi | Cruise-Control steering button didn't always respond Rear-view camera failed (black screen) | ||
| Apr 201765100 mi€60 | Car didn't start anymore, seemed like broken starter motor, no messages in display. Car was towed. Dealer found it was just a faulty clutch switch which prevented the motor from starting (without giving any message) | ||
| May 201765720 mi | Airco radiator was leaking so a/c failed. | ||
2011 Kia Sportage 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201339000 mi | couldn't start at all, battery was replaced and day after (with new battery) couldn't start again. No idea for now what is wrong. | ||
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