Why does my Kia Sportage not go into gear?
The gears on my Sportage 2012 1.7 CRD have intermittently started not going into gear when starting the car. When I left work yesterday it wouldn’t go into any gear, apart from reverse although that was with a big crunch (ouch!) then a judder similar to when you stall a car, although it didn’t actually stall.
Why is my Kia not shifting out of Park?
No programming is required to change the brake light switch. The ignition tumbler is worn out – The ignition switch starts your car and, at the same time, locks the steering wheel. Shift interlock solenoid is part of the ignition lock. That’s why the transmission cannot be shifted out of the park when the key is removed.
What do I need to get my Kia out of Park?
This tutorial will help owners of Kia vehicles (such as Niro, Borrego, K9, Forte, Cerato, Optima, Cadenza, Sportage, Sorento, Venga, Carens, Rondo) manually get their car out of Park. To get manually get your Kia out of Park, you will need a flathead Screwdriver .
Why does my Kia Ceed have gear selection problems?
I think (by the commonality of user reports) it’s also highly likely that KIA are cheaping out with the quality of gear oil they’re putting in newly manufactured cars. I had all the same notchy / sticking / crunching issues with a 2012 plate Ceed that I’ve just bought.
The gears on my Sportage 2012 1.7 CRD have intermittently started not going into gear when starting the car. When I left work yesterday it wouldn’t go into any gear, apart from reverse although that was with a big crunch (ouch!) then a judder similar to when you stall a car, although it didn’t actually stall.
Is the Kia Sportage a good family vehicle?
The Kia Sportage is a fun, affordable SUV option for many families. Kia has a reliable reputation, so those venturing into ownership, usually do so with peace of mind. However, as with any model vehicle with more than 20 years of production, there are bound to be a few common problems that come to light.
What should I do if my Kia Sportage has a gas leak?
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
How much does it cost to repair a Kia Sportage?
The good news is Kia did release an improved part for replacement. Those 104 reports collected by RepairPal.com, averaged between $88 and $111 in out of pocket repair costs.
How often does a Kia Sportage need repair?
The other factors that contribute to Kia reliability include an average of 0.2 visits to a repair shop per year and a 10% probability of a repair being severe. There are 813 related questions for Kia Sportage vehicles.
What causes a Kia Sportage to make noise?
A defective ac compressor clutch assembly can cause excessive noise or vibration when the air conditioning is on…. Check engine light illumination—combined with a lack of power or a stumble on acceleration—may be caused by the… The Kia Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 32 for all car brands.
What’s the price of a new Kia Sportage?
How Much Does the 2022 Kia Sportage Cost? A front-wheel-drive 2022 Kia Sportage LX has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,090. Add the $1,175 destination charge to reach $25,265. All-wheel drive is an extra $1,500, except for the Nightfall trim, where it’s $1,700.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Sportage?
Kia Sportage vehicles have 21 known recalls. The most common recall is: Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurley.
What’s the price of a 2011 Kia Sportage?
Stepping up to the LX trim level adds about $1,000 to the price, with the EX trim coming in at around $23,000. The turbocharged SX trim starts at around $26,000, but when it’s topped with every option, that price can creep up to the near-$30,000 mark.
How much does it cost to fix a Kia Sportage?
1 Repeated Engine Failure 2011 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: $3,500 Average Mileage: 56,000 mi 2 Engine/Turbo Oil Cooler Failed 2011 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: $1,900 Average Mileage: 70,000 mi 3 Master Cylinder Failure 2011 Sportage
What kind of engine does a Kia Sportage have?
The 2011 Kia Sportage’s new 2.4-liter engine is more powerful and fuel efficient than the engine it replaces, and the turbocharged 2.0-liter is a welcomed replacement for the previous V6. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, which delivers impressive fuel-economy numbers and can shifted manually.
Is the 2011 Kia Sportage a good car?
I traded in a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE after only 9400 miles. It was a decent vehicle, but living in NJ just outside NYC with constant stop and go traffic, my MPGs were averaging around 20. I agree so far with other reviews, the Sportage’s ride is very firm, and with a lot of local streets looking like the moon’s surface, I found that out quickly.
What kind of car is the 2011 Kia Sorento?
In addition to the aforementioned Honda and Toyota, we’d recommend the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Subaru Forester, as well as Kia’s smaller Sportage. But we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the 2011 Kia Sorento. It’s a rolling exhibit of how far this automaker has come in recent years.
The Kia Sportage is a fun, affordable SUV option for many families. Kia has a reliable reputation, so those venturing into ownership, usually do so with peace of mind. However, as with any model vehicle with more than 20 years of production, there are bound to be a few common problems that come to light.
How does the Kia stop and go system work?
One of the newest advances in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions in Kia vehicles is the engine stop-start system. Simply put, the engine in your Kia will shut off when the car is idling, resulting in the desired efficiency and emissions improvements.
Why does my Kia Sportage have a check engine light?
The Kia Sportage’s dreaded check engine light. The check engine light can be a sign of a minor electrical problem, or it can be an indication that a major malfunction is about to occur. For many Kia Sportage models between 1995 and 2000, the check engine can be a throttle position switch (TPS) problem.
Why is my Kia Sportage not playing music?
For more than 30 Kia Sportage owners, the navigation units stopped playing audio from the suite of vehicle speakers. The cabins fall eerily quiet as no sound comes from the radio, phone connectivity, navigation, or CD players. The fix isn’t a ‘part’ problem, rather a software glitch that requires a hard reset.
Why does my transmission get stuck in 2nd gear?
This is often times a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears.
When to change gears in a Kia Ceed?
Sounds similar to my 2009 ceed, when gearbox oil is cold getting into 1st and the change to 2nd is always hard to get into as it needs to be below 2000 rpm and slower than normal shift. Once you have driven a mile or two the gearbox works fine.
Is there a problem with the gear stick?
Whilst I was experiencing this problem another time, I turned the engine off and was able to put the gear stick into all of the gears without any issue, but as soon as I put the engine back on, the issue returned. I started the car in first and there was a small judder and it was all back to normal again!
What causes the Kia Sportage transmission to slam?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage. Transmission “slams” when shifting from 2nd to 3rd after it has a chance to warm up. This occurs from either a stand-still or when it has been rolling and shifts to a higher gear.
What’s the repair cost for a Kia Sportage?
The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. 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
Is there a problem with the Kia Sportage 4 wheel drive?
Four wheel drive on 2002 kia Sportage. It locks up and the only way to fix this is to unhook hoses when not in use and to hook the hoses up when needed. See all problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Sportage .
Are there any problems with the Kia Power Train?
Other Common Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Sportage Problem Category Number of Problems Power Train problems 95 Automatic Transmission problems 43 Automatic Transmission Column Shift prob 38 Transfer Case problems 30
Why is the ESC not working on my Kia Sportage?
The ESC function is supposed to stabilize the remaining three tires if one becomes disabled, however, the light is not supposed to be on constantly. In some cases, the vehicle has to have the wiring re-done in order to fix the problem. Most people who have complained about their Sportages feel strongly about their problems.
Why does my Kia Sportage have a problem?
As a result of our request Kia had the vehicle inspected and also checked the conditions that it was occurring in and they told us that the vehicle is ok and that the problem Tim sees is related to the way he was trying to drive it. We understand that Tim is now content with Kia’s response.
What should I do about my Kia spprtage diesel?
We have had NO engine failures as a result – mixture of petrols and diesels. The secret: Annual oil and filter changes with OE specifictaion filters and the best quality oil. Monthly Italian tune ups. Monthly check of oil, water and tyres. Antifreeze changed as specicified.
Is the Kia spprtage 1.7 CRDi a good car?
Sad but almost certainly true, despite the annual service that you will so rightly treat it to. There are more electronic components than there used to be, even on petrol cars, which will doubtless fail, expensively, as the car gets older. It’s possible that emissions legislation is more to blame than the manufacturers.
How often should I Change my Kia spprtage?
The secret: Annual oil and filter changes with OE specifictaion filters and the best quality oil. Monthly Italian tune ups. Monthly check of oil, water and tyres. Antifreeze changed as specicified. Air filters regulary changed. I repeat : no engine problems at all (lot of new exhausts tho on petrols).
Can a Kia Sportage have a wheel spin?
Depending upon the circumstances, yes I do. Agree that with front wheel drive and no traction control full wellie can lead to wheel spin. Not all cars are front wheel drive, not all cars lack traction control, and not all cars have low grip tyres. Driving techniques should reflect the characteristics of the individual vehicle.
What kind of engine does the new Kia Sportage have?
Now there is a new 1.6-litre CRDi that produces either 114bhp or 134bhp, emits as little as 126g/km and comes with front-wheel drive as standard, or four-wheel drive if you plump for the dual clutch automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre diesel has also been fettled to include a mild hybrid 48V system.
When to apply full throttle in Kia Sportage?
In a manual you can slip the clutch in 2nd and apply full throttle when nipping out into traffic. In D2 going slowly – apply accelerator gently or say about 1/2 way. The pick up is very slow and the resulting acceleration is gentle. OK so apply more throttle.
Sounds similar to my 2009 ceed, when gearbox oil is cold getting into 1st and the change to 2nd is always hard to get into as it needs to be below 2000 rpm and slower than normal shift. Once you have driven a mile or two the gearbox works fine.
Depending upon the circumstances, yes I do. Agree that with front wheel drive and no traction control full wellie can lead to wheel spin. Not all cars are front wheel drive, not all cars lack traction control, and not all cars have low grip tyres. Driving techniques should reflect the characteristics of the individual vehicle.
In a manual you can slip the clutch in 2nd and apply full throttle when nipping out into traffic. In D2 going slowly – apply accelerator gently or say about 1/2 way. The pick up is very slow and the resulting acceleration is gentle. OK so apply more throttle.
I think (by the commonality of user reports) it’s also highly likely that KIA are cheaping out with the quality of gear oil they’re putting in newly manufactured cars. I had all the same notchy / sticking / crunching issues with a 2012 plate Ceed that I’ve just bought.
Why is my Kia clutch hard to enagage?
Thanks and safe driving. If your gearbox oil finish you will have very rough and loud grinding noise coming from your gearbox whenever you start your engine and drive, noted if so is bad news mean your gearbox having oil leakage. If your clutch finish you will have problems driving your car to move around worse can’t even move.
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
The good news is Kia did release an improved part for replacement. Those 104 reports collected by RepairPal.com, averaged between $88 and $111 in out of pocket repair costs.