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2012 Kia Sportage repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2012 Kia Sportage repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in North Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201227000 mi | Replaced steering wheel due to peeling cover | ||
| Jul 201452000 mi | Fusebox, wiring to right side parking lights. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201588660 miC $359 | front stabalizer bar Knocking noise between 20 50 K per hr | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 20127520 mi | Windshield wiper position needed to be lowered, would not park low enough. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 20129000 mi | Rattle above the driver by the sunroof. Dealer ordered a new sunroof hardness. However, while trying to replace it, they noticed the wind deflector was hitting the sunroof hardness. They used foam tape to fix. Repair was under warranty | ||
| Kia Sportage in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201419000 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 | ||
| Mar 201639000 miUS $110 | Battery died - bought and replaced the battery myself - NAPA Legend | ||
| Jul 201640000 miUS $35 | replaced the aftermarket HID headlight low beam bulbs - one of the old ones had cracked | ||
| Oct 201643000 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 | ||
| Apr 201747000 miUS $295 | Lower ball joint - passenger side was found to be worn out during the annual Mechanical inspection - replaced. Also performed synthetic oil and filter replacement and emissions inspection. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Sportage in Arkansas, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jun 201670000 miUS $25 | Brake switch preventing shift lock from unlocking to go into reverse | ||
| Jun 201887000 miUS $1500 | a/c was intermittent. dealership could not find the problem so I took it to firestone. They performed evac and recharge but the a/c completely quit the next day. Brought it back and they found the pressure low and determined that the compressor clutch was failing/failed and a high pressure condition caused a leak at the compressor. They indicated replacing the compressor was required along with the drier | ||
| Kia Sportage in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jan 202080600 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. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Arizona, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 20137100 mi | Fender under driver side headlamp was causing a squeaking sound, panel was slightly loose. Dealer repaired item under warranty | ||
| Kia Sportage in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 20126000 mi | Excessive creaking from the rear view mirror. Dealer ordered new one and we will take the Sportage back to have it installed when it comes in. | ||
| Apr 20126000 mi | Return trip to have rear view mirror installed. | ||
| Sep 201214000 mi | Steering wheel "leather" peeling. Dealer had to order new steering wheel cover. UVO/audio/back-up camera failed on a trip. Completely dead until we found a small reset button. Backup video is sometimes badly distorted. Even though we recorded issue, dealer could not fix b/c they could not replicate in shop. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017125000 miUS $85 | front brakes worn, replaced just pads | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201724000 mi | The car developed a battery drain, and would for no apparent reason sometimes drain so far the car would not start. The dealer kept the car 3 days and could not find a parasitic draw, but the problem continued | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Oct 201449880 mi | Knocking sound. | ||
| Feb 201557060 mi | Knocking coming from rear suspension. Part replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Minnesota, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201649200 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% | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Kia Sportage in New Jersey, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201740000 miUS $1200 | engine actuator needed replacement. | ||
2012 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Kia Sportage in Nigeria Jun 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Oct 201316000 mi | Water leaks into the tail lights. Reported to the dealer and light was dismantled cleaned out with compressed air installed again applying sealant.2 weeks later it was leaking again! | ||
| Nov 201316900 mi | Smoke smell sometimes in the cabin on hard acceleration. This started after the vehicle was serviced at the dealers. | ||
| Jun 201421700 mi | Squeaky noises coming from one of the drive pulleys on revving engine, Drive belts seem in good shape | ||
| Jul 201527580 mi | Battery suddenly died on me at the dealership after routine service! Battery was less than one year months in use.Very odd.Suspect dealer used the battery to do heavy jump start on some other vehicle hence destroying a cell. Steering audio controls stopped functioning. | ||
| Oct 201529340 mi | AC stopped working. Issue was traced to bad evaporator which was leaking. Very disappointed for a car less than 4 years. Dealer gave a cost estimate of almost $4,000! Car was 8 months out of warranty | ||
| May 201632940 mi | Bushings on passenger side lower control arm was shot. | ||
| Kia Sportage in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201529300 mi | Warranty repair of broken shock absorber. Both broken rear shock and opposite rear shock replaced. | ||
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