Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch pedal/linkage (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Sportage

The Power Train problem

Previously reported engine surges / erratic idle at 177800 miles, and throttle body cleaned at 177900 miles. At 178345 the idle air control valve was cleaned as a precaution, due to the previous symptoms. At 178377 while driving on the highway I found the throttle stuck in the full open position.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

I previously reported at 177,800 miles that I was experiencing engine surges. While driving if I depressed the clutch engine would rise to 2000 rpms. If I pulled the accelerator pedal up with tip of my foot, the engine rpms would return normal.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sportage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on July 18, 2009 and repaired according to recall# 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). After the repair she noticed that the vehicle would only shift in the reverse gear.   Read details...


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