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2017 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2017 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (94%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2016 - Sep 2018
Dec 2016

7000 mi
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) frequently displays error. 
May 2017

12000 mi
Auto braking/ collision avoidance malfunctions. Intermittently senses vehicles that aren't there. 

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2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Kia Sportage in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

12000 mi

US $65
Leather seat cover excessive wear 
Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States
Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
Feb 2017

2000 mi
Sensor for windshield washer fluid malfuntioned and was replaced 
Kia Sportage in New York, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

9000 mi
Squeak in back of car. They added insulation and squeak disappeared. 
Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
Nov 2016

4220 mi
replaced 2 rear door latches per Manufacturer Service Action 
Jul 2018

13020 mi
Sunroof accordion trim was replaced due to failure 

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2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

turbocharged 182hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Kia Sportage in New Zealand
Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022

15500 mi

$200
Have been experiencing hiccup when auto changed gear around 45kmph if acceleration low. Symptom appeared to be that it changed up, then released gear and then re-connected. On the re-connection it jerks as system now not in synch. Dealership checked it over but were unable to replicate issue. they reset the adaptive auto system but t hasn't fixed the issue. 

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2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada
May 2016 - Jun 2020
Aug 2016

3100 mi
Sportage has experienced random "cutting out" when pulling out from a stop sign or a red light right turn or even left turn into traffic at a green light. Happens very randomly & was noticed within the first month or so of operation. They are saying it could be caused by dirt in the tank? In a new vehicle? 
Aug 2018

21080 mi
Something to do with the temperature settings. One result was air-conditioning would drop out & blow warm air randomly Cannot dim lights on the dash. Switch broken. They have to order the part for later installation. 
Kia Sportage in California, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020
Feb 2020

60000 mi
Transmission problems,automatic wouldn’t up shift, stuck in gear in shop multiple times. Replaced sensor. Replaced transmission After transmission replaced experienced hunting. Hired lemon attorney facilitated buy back 

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2017 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV

181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

3000 mi
Horn stopped working and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2018

11000 mi
Driver window switch stopped working. 
Jun 2018

12500 mi
Washer fluid pump needs replacing. Driver side door lock replaced. 
Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2016 - Aug 2019
Dec 2016

3720 mi
7 inch multimedia system won't keep day and time set. Stay at last day/time vehicle was stopped at restart. Problem appears randomly once 2 or 3 weeks. System reseted but didn't solved the problem since had the same issue 1 week after reset. 
Jun 2017

10044 mi
UVO system wont keep date and time after stop and restart. Time freeze at last date and hour the vehicule was stopped then clock continue from this last time at restart. Appears totally randomly ... may be twice a week or once a month. Complete system replaced under warranty. 
May 2019

21080 mi
Passenger side tie-rod get a loose. Was replaced under warranty. 
Kia Sportage in Victoria, Australia
Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2018

9300 mi
Air conditioning not working properly. Replaced compressor under warranty. 

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