turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
14880 mi C $500 |
Heating system. Thermostat was wonky. Repair person decided it was working fine, did nothing. |
181-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
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? |
21080 mi | Something to do with the temperature settings. One result was air-conditioning would drop out & blow warm air randomly |
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
36000 mi US $700 |
The turbo light was on and there was an issue with the turbo air sensor |
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
42000 mi | Turbo overpressure check engine light P0036. At first they didn’t fix it, replaced a sensor but it came back on the way home. A bit frustrated I googled and it seems the issue is a wiring connection that corrodes on the SX. Not sure which sensor though. Communicated the corrosion possibility and the dealer fixed it the next week. Total of 3 days. Was not a true overpressure. |
42000 mi | O2 sensor threw codes. New sensor seemed to fix the issue. Warranty expires in 8 days so just made it. |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
60000 mi | Engine recall, engine replacement. Took 6 months to get it done. In my fifth year of ownership around the summer of 2018, its engine started developing some considerable cylinder knocks (with rattling noises) coming from the cylinder head area during the cold start. It will go away once the head is warmed up. But the knocks came back from the cylinders or rods area whenever the engine was shutting-off. And Kia (along with Kia North America) inspected, and they were able to confirm that its cylinder rings were damaged which resulted in the knocks/rattles. A couple years later, I received a service campaign letter from Kia. Interestingly, the letter said that I needed to bring the car in for an ECU firmware update to enhance the knock sensor's functionality. I bet that they changed the sensor's latency (i.e., to read and respond earlier by retarding the ignition sooner to avoid the cylinder heads' damage which is exactly what happened to my Sportage). Like my other KIA Optima review, I am done with KIA, period. -1/3 of oil was burned off within a month, yet I did not get a single oil level nor pressure warning light. And KIA claimed it was normal. I lost my trust in them. I got rid of the Optima in that same week. The sportage is holding up with new engine. But it now has a recall for flashing knock sensor latency. Come on KIA, a knock sensor latency issue? What decade are we living in? 90's when OBD2 was first implemented? I am so ready to quit KIA now. :( |
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
19000 mi | Engine failed - Replaced with new short block engine under warranty Oil hose to turbocharger failed or was not correctly installed after new short block was installed |
43000 mi | Smelt gasoline, looked under the hood with engine running and the plastic pretty cover pulled off. Fuel was spraying from the rigid fuel line where it meets the high pressure fuel pump. Stopped using the vehicle immediately The fuel line was replaced - they had overtightened it when the replaced the engine. I picked up the car drove it 200 feet and it lost power. They did not tighten the hose clamps on the turbo and didnt road test - obviously |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
80600 mi | Engine Failure. Garbage Hyundai/Kia major issue affecting thousands of cars. Car out of warranty dealer would not help. Sold the car as is, as replacement engine $7000 was ridiculous. |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
49200 mi | The timing belt was stretched which caused the check engine light to go on. Mechanic, whom I know, said he had never seen that with so few miles. Kia paid 100% |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
40000 mi US $1200 |
engine actuator needed replacement. |
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
21700 mi | Squeaky noises coming from one of the drive pulleys on revving engine, Drive belts seem in good shape |
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
20360 mi | 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. |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
38000 mi | The push button start would not always work, causing the brake pedal to be hard and the car unable to start. |
6000 mi US $20 |
Had some update done at the same time as an oil and filter job. |
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6000 mi | Engine start button started intermittently not working |
turbocharged 147hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
102300 mi $350 |
replace turbo |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
62000 mi US $328 |
Oxygen sensor replaced Check engine light on; oxygen sensor found faulty |
84000 mi US $150 |
Belts replaced |
111000 mi | copper plate inside ignition switch was worn and bent, it was engaging ignition while driving. Had to dissemble it and bend it back. Did not have to replace anything |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
46900 mi | Car did not start, towed, O2 sensor was found to be running lean, was replaced. |
71023 mi US $2372 |
Replace timing belt and related parts. |
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
28000 mi | EGR Valve found to be dirty - stripped & cleaned and hesitation cured |
52000 mi | EGR valve sticking and replaced under warranty |
69000 mi | Diesel particulate filter (DPF) housing was cracked and close to physical failure and not acceptable to MOT tester |
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
20700 mi $1 |
Vehicle still under 3year warranty.1st engine job-Changed out all connecting rods bearings valve guide seals, crank shaft bearings,oil seals.This was done August 2010. This month back for engine job No2 -2qts oil/mth. |
29760 mi | On this last trip the complete cylinder head and all parts on it were replaced. received the vehicle today the 4 / 01/ 11. |
75220 mi $21000 |
Engine locked up, no reason given. Complete engine rebuilt. Engine block camshaft and cylinder head reused All other parts new. In shop nine months. Paid a little over half of total, 40,000 Trinidad & Tobago $. |
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6000 mi | replace gas cap |
Engine not specified
56000 mi | Car was in and out of dealership (mostly in) from Mat 23rd to July 28. It was shutting of engine intermittantly while in motion. |
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
40920 mi C $70 |
The variable belt tension-er "pulley" was wearing out making noise and slight wobble.I changed the belt also as a preventative maintenance because it only uses the one belt for everything.keep the old one as a spare as new ones do break. |
79980 mi C $815 |
The KIA was taken in for preventive maintenance of timing belt & water pump. Timing belt was installed incorrectly by one tooth. All valves, valve guides & chain guides were replaced with new. New spark plugs and antifreeze was installed. $640. |
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
32000 mi | Fuel gauge does not go to full after filling the tank. This was the 4th time the car has been returned for this. I have to return again in September for the same problem, Trip number 5 for the same problem. |
33000 mi | Fuel gauge does not go to full after filling. This has been a problem since the car was new. This is the 5th time in for repair. |
66300 mi US $265 |
The harmonic balancer separated |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
141500 mi US $712 |
The O2 sensors and the catalytic converter were replaced. |
92000 mi US $900 |
CAM Position Sensor, Check Engine Light is on, can't get it off.. Replaced all sensors, oil galley filter, CAM Positioner, CAM Actuator. |
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
32300 mi | Oxygen sensor was replaced under warranty. |
118000 mi US $100 |
Radiator leak. Replaced Radiator. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
148200 mi US $55 |
PCV valve clogged. |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
19220 mi | Up date for motor management program , High fuel consumption ,it was 10 l diesel/100km if every thing goes well it will be 8.5 l /100km Will keep you informed over this issue. Update motor management program,High fuel consumption 10 l diesel /100km. Promised fuel consumption 8.5 l /100km |
24490 mi | Result update motor management program . The fuel consumption is now, mixt use- city and highway 9.5 l/100km |
48360 mi | Timing belt was wobbling. Replacement of: tensioner timing belt, tensioner assy pulley, Idler assy timing belt. The ball bearing of the Timing belt tensioner was bad needed replacement part number 2441027000. |
84320 mi €894 |
Crack in the Diesel fuel injection pump ,and two diesel injectors malfunction ,the diesel fuel is not spray in a fine mist anatomized, but is injected in to large drops ,so very poor combustion and no engine torque anymore and heavy smoke . |
89900 mi | When returning from vacation in France and towing a 1500kg Caravan the turbo blew up resulting in a very expensive repair ,economical not remunerative anymore.I have bought a new Kia Sportage. |
turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD
34720 mi €375 |
2 Bad Diesel Fuel Injectors - dealer recommends trying cleaner in fuel tank first before replacement. |
51460 mi €300 |
Replace Water Pump |
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
174000 mi US $1741 |
Sometimes Not Starting; thought timing belt broke - but it did not. replaced belt (75k), water pump (orig), plugs (75k), plug wires (orig). |
79000 mi | Intake hose was lose causing air to leak in and car to stutter. |
130000 mi US $990 |
Catalytic converter inside exhaust manifold went bad. Manifold had to be replaced. |
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
148000 mi US $250 |
muffler repair |