Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage

Five problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sportage.

1 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Sportage. While driving between 70 and 75 mph, the vehicle shook violently and made a loud rattling noise. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle made a loud popping noise and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to westgate kia (10956 star rd, wake forest, nc 27587, (919) 263-3061) where it was diagnosed that the engine threw a rod and burst the oil pan. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 13316136. The approximate failure mileage was 91,942.

2 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2019

2012 kia Sportage with dohc engine. Wife was on a business highway when all the sudden the made a rattle sound from under the hood then the motor started making a loud knocking sound then it started loose power. There was a recall on 2012 kia Sportage with a different engine recall 17v224000 a maching error in the bearings which will cause engine seize and possible crash. Only 109426 miles on it. Sounds like possibly the same issue as other engine had.

3 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2019

While driving vehicle began to rattle in engine compartment, lose speed and the check engine light came on. My daughter pulled the vehicle into the median and stopped the vehicle. Upon arriving at the vehicle, I cranked the car to see what was happening, vehicle is making a rattling sound, no warning lights other than check engine light came on, water temperature is good. Vehicle gave no indication that motor failure was imminent during previous day's driving. I drove the vehicle over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. Vehicle was taken to local auto repair shop; where their diagnosis determined that the engine needs to be replace. Vehicle has just over 108,000 miles, oil changes performed regularly. Investigated recalls of Kia Motors, engine has recall from manufacturer and NHTSA. Manufacturer's recall number: sc174; NHTSA: 19v101.

4 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2019

As I was traveling from my home town to the airport in alt, my car began to lose speed. I didn't have enough speed to get to the next exit. Therefore I stopped on the side of the a very busy highway an called for a tow. I was towed to a service center where they replaced my transmission. At the end of my vacation, I picked up vehicle and drove back home. 3 weeks later, my engine failed while I was driving to work. Check engine light came on and it was making a loud whining sound. I took it to 2 different shops and was told the engine needs replacing. Tonight, I called kia and was told to take vehicle to kia for diagnosis. This vehicle is among the make model and year of those recalled for engine failure but my VIN is not specifically listed at this time. What do I do?.

5 Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2017

2012 kia Sportage (approx 55k miles, VIN not covered by the recall - manufacturer warranty expired in January). Driving across country for thanksgiving. We left tucson, az last Thursday night (11/16). Friday afternoon we started hearing a rattling sound coming from the engine. As I accelerated, the rattling became faster and worse. About 1 to 2 miles later, the cars just stopped running. We were stranded 50 miles west of odessa TX for about 2 hours. $400 tow truck ride to the kia dealership in odessa. We got there about 30 minutes before they closed and were told the car likely would need a engine replacement, but they couldn't check it out until Monday. We decided to rent a car and forge ahead to north carolina leaving our Sportage in texas. I called on Monday, and was the told the engine would need to be replaced. I asked about the oil, and was told the oil was "full and clean". They were going to try to find a reasonably priced used engine for us. After learning of the engine recall, I called kia on Tuesday morning (800-333-4kia) and was told our car wasn't affected by the recall, but if the car was diagnosed at the dealership a "tech-line" would be generated and kia could look at the case and possibly help out on a case-by-case basis. I called the dealership back and they told me they don't start a "tech-line" if the car is no longer covered by warranty, but they would check with his regional manager and get back to me. I haven't heard from them today. Anyway. . . Sorry for the novel. Based on other stories, and news articles I've read, I believe this engine has the same kind of defects the others have had. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!.




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