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2008 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 25 repairs.
2008 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Kia Sportage
Engine not specified
| Kia Sportage in Bermuda Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20171240 mi | Checked engine due to noisy , found the air condidtioner compressed faulty. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201024180 mi | Electonic Stability Control "OFF" light stayed on because of a defective signal and driving lights control module on the steering column. Super fast and friendly service from my Kia dealer in Brossard. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Kia Sportage in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201025700 mi | Car hesitates at low speed - around 1500 - 1800 RPM. Dealer believes this is because of different tyre makes on axles causing 4WD system to kick-in & out. Has tried rotating tyres to see if this cures the problem....now testing | ||
| Jul 201028000 mi | EGR Valve found to be dirty - stripped & cleaned and hesitation cured | ||
| Mar 201134000 mi | Noise from rear suspension bushes when cold - know issue - new bushes of different compound fitted FOC | ||
| Jun 201352000 mi | EGR valve sticking and replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201353400 mi | AC compressor needed to be replaced. The diagnosis was delayed because the dealer's equipment was faulty. When it was fixed the compressor needed to be ordered so 3 trips to sort it. | ||
| Apr 201461300 mi | flexible rear brake pipe worn (spotted by dealer) and replaced under warranty | ||
| Mar 201569000 mi | Diesel particulate filter (DPF) housing was cracked and close to physical failure and not acceptable to MOT tester | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Trinidad and Tobago Sep 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Nov 201020700 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. | ||
| Jan 201129760 mi | On this last trip the complete cylinder head and all parts on it were replaced. received the vehicle today the 4 / 01/ 11. | ||
| Feb 201130660 mi | Door lock switch on drivers side was serviced. Drive shaft left hand and right hand side (velocity joints) was leaking out the lubricant. Repairs was completed by cleaning and replacing of lubricant. | ||
| Mar 201131000 mi | Rubber strip on roof front LHS & RHS change out. LHS & RHS sun visor change out. | ||
| Dec 201142780 mi | Replaced tail gate electrical locking unit on the tail gate. Repair succeswsful. | ||
| Aug 201475220 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 $. | ||
| Jul 201678120 mi$1300 | Changed out front shock head Bushing left and right. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in West Virginia, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 2016105000 miUS $20 | Blinker relay went bad...a little hard to get to, but otherwise a cheap fix | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Nebraska, United States Feb 2008 - May 2010 | |||
| Sep 20086000 mi | replace gas cap | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jul 201033480 mi | When I was inspecting underhood, noticed the rubber caps on upper strut were ajar. Complained to dealer who ordered and replaced upper strut mounts. | ||
2008 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201449460 miC $925 | Left-rear wheel locked, rotor burnt due to caliper piston seized, left parking brake cable also seized. | ||
| Apr 201553940 miC $300 | Antenna coil assembly - immobilizer replaced. Filter-air cleaner | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2013132800 miUS $55 | Caliper pin fell out. | ||
| Mar 2014105000 miUS $6500 | The link pin by the sway bar wore out. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Michigan, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201430800 mi | Remote starter stopped working with heater | ||
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