Does Kia Sportage have a transfer case?
Checking or changing transfer case fluid Have transfer case fluid checked or changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. Use only the specified transfer case fluid.
Why are Kia Motor Sportage transfer case problems?
Kia has made a new version of this part (part # qk082-33-020-eq) that corrects the issue by double sealing the air pressure leak. They are not however willing to make the repairs free of charge, which I think they should. The reason why this is a safety issue is because this car has rear wheel drive and we live in utah where it snows every winter.
What causes a Kia Sportage to slow down?
When the 4-wheel drive would engage, it would cause tremendous friction which caused the vehicle to slow down drastically. Also, when it was engaged in a turning mode, the front gear would slip. The gas tank shield was three quarters of the way rotted due to rust and there seemed to be minor gas seepage under what was left of the tank shield.
Why are the rear rails on my Kia Sportage rusting?
The chassis frame rails, both rear sides were approximately 85% rotted out by rust. The consumer was informed by several repair shops that the rails could not be repaired due to the fact that there was very little good metal to repair and strengthen the vehicle frame.
Why does my Kia Sportage have an oil leak?
The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manager stated that Toyota no longer does repair on kia vehicle. The oil pan rusted causing an oil leak. Oil leaked from the speed sensor and oil seal. The 4 wheel drive was inoperative due to an outdated hub kit.
Are there any problems with the Kia transfer case?
Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 30 problems related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.
Is the 2005 Kia Sportage a good car?
The all-new 2005 model is a different species, and well worth consideration. If it looks like a Hyundai Tucson — or this review recalls my Tucson review — it’s because the models are sisters. South Korea’s Hyundai Motors has owned Kia for a few years and now shares with it many models and the most generous warranty in the industry.
When did the Kia Sportage come out in the UK?
The crossover SUV first appeared in 1995, a joint venture with Lotus engineering. In 2005 the second generation came out with a platform that was shared with the Hyundai Tucson. The engine receives an upgrade, moving up to a V6 that puts out 173 hp (ther is also a 2.0 4 cylinder diesel engine, but only in the UK).
What should I do if my Kia Sportage has a problem?
The fix isn’t a ‘part’ problem, rather a software glitch that requires a hard reset. A hard reset can be a do-it-yourself fix at home, so usually, no costly trips to the dealership or mechanic’s shop. Instead, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery for a period of 15 minutes or so should do the trick.