In this article, I will briefly outline what most often breaks down on a car. Kia Sportage 3, 2010-2016 model, factory designation Sl or Sle. I work at a service station and have practical experience in this matter. It will describe not only the typical "diseases" of the sportage, but also how to treat them. The article is designed to save the owner of such a car from many hours of searching for information in sections of automotive forums. It will also be useful to those who are just going to buy a used Sportage, because it is important to understand what should be checked when buying. If I suddenly missed something from the view, write in the comments.
All wheel drive not working!
A very common malfunction in the 3rd generation Sportage is a breakdown of the all-wheel drive system. It occurs even when the car is operated exclusively as an urban "SUV", without using the all-wheel drive lock function. After all, even if you do not press the 4WD lock button, the control unit automatically connects rear axle in moments sharp acceleration when starting off, or when the front wheels slip. Torque is constantly redistributed by the ITM unit between the front and rear wheels in a proportion from 100% - 0% to 50% - 50%, respectively.
There are two all-wheel drive malfunctions on the Sportage:
- breakdown of the all-wheel drive coupling (PP);
- corrosion of the spline connection between the gearbox (gearbox) and transfer case;
Moreover, the second malfunction occurs much more often than the first.
Malfunction of the PP engagement clutch
All-wheel drive clutch, Sportage; 1 - clutch package, 2 - pump
It appears as follows: no connection rear wheels, even in the 4WD lock mode (i.e. when the button is pressed), while the 4WD system malfunction lamp on the instrument panel is on. Important, that cardan shaft while it rotates!
If in in general terms, the clutch is conventional system with a multi-plate clutch pack that compresses under oil pressure. The pressure is generated by a pump mounted on the clutch housing.
Error codes "P1832 Clutch Thermal Overstress Shutdown" or "P1831 Clutch Thermal Overstress Warning" appear. Here is a detailed description of what exactly breaks in this case and how it can be repaired.
Especially often this happens when the clutch is overheated, with prolonged slippage. Or with frequent use of the 4WD lock mode. But this mode is intended only for short-term use on a site with complex road conditions. Do not drive for a long time with the 4WD lock button pressed.
The problem is solved by replacing the PP clutch assembly. The part is not cheap, but there are companies that provide clutch repair services. These services are easy to find online.
Another one possible breakage This is a malfunction of the clutch pump itself. In this case, error code P1822 or P1820 occurs. On this issue, KIA even issued a service bulletin, according to which of. the dealer must replace the clutch assembly.
If the car is not under warranty, you need to replace the pump separately, which will be much cheaper. Only new pump already modified, and requires the purchase of wiring to it.
Part Numbers: 4WD Clutch Pump - 478103B520, pump wiring 478913B310
The price of a pump with wiring is approximately 22,000 rubles.
If you're buying a used Sportage, don't forget to check the car for these issues. Repair is quite expensive, it consists of the prices for differential parts (approx. 20,000 rubles) and the cost transfer box(USD 600 price for a used one) and of course work on removing the gearbox and replacing parts (up to 20,000 rubles).
List necessary spare parts for the repair of all-wheel drive on Sportage 3, with OE numbers
Gears on a manual transmission do not turn on / it is difficult to turn on, or extraneous noise
This disease begins to manifest itself with a characteristic noise from the gearbox, which is heard on a cold one, when the engine is running at Idling. The Service Bulletin for this issue prescribes the replacement of synchronizer rings for 4th, 5th and 6th gears of the manual transmission.
Sometimes the reason may be in the "synchronism" of the 3rd gear and the corresponding gear. Specifically, the reason is determined after disassembling the box.
If synchronizers are not replaced in time, more serious consequences may occur - fur. damage to the gear teeth, which entails their replacement, and, consequently, a more expensive repair.
The price of work usually costs up to $ 300. Plus the necessary parts.
The car does not drive, a strong rattle in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right wheel, a malfunction of the intermediate shaft
The problem is similar to the one described above with all-wheel drive. rots spline connection between the promshaft of the right drive and the inner CV joint. This happens due to the ingress of water through the stuffing box (or rather the anther). Further, corrosion does its job, the splines weaken and are completely cut off. With completely cut splines, the car will be able to get to the service only when all-wheel drive is on, because as a result of the operation of the differential, all the torque of the front axle will go to the right side.
Corrosion of splines of the promshaft and right drive, Sportage 3
Repair price: promshaft 4,500 rubles, right-hand joint up to 45,000 rubles.
As in the case of the razdatka-box connection, it is necessary to do preventive maintenance with the replacement of the oil seal and the application of lubricant, this will extend the life of the splines.
The engine does not develop more than 3000 rpm, the “CHECK” lamp is on or flashing
Of course, these symptoms are typical for many breakdowns. diesel vehicles. But here we are talking about the most frequent malfunctions, those that sooner or later happen on all Sportage.
This "disease" is typical for diesel trim levels, with R 2.0 and U2 1.7 engines. There are usually two reasons for these symptoms:
- malfunction of the boost pressure sensor, on a car with a 2-liter engine;
- malfunction of the boost pressure sensor wiring, on machines with a 1.7 engine;
In both cases, the control unit translates the operation of the motor into emergency mode, which means, in particular, a cutoff of engine speed at around 3000 rpm. The driver has a feeling that the turbine simply does not work. This, of course, is not true.
There are no perfect cars. Each of them has disadvantages. Weak spots Kia Sportage 3 is invisible at first glance, but they are.
The sound of the doors is very noticeable.
When you close it, the pop is quite loud. It's not even about the quality of the rubber seal, but about its location. During the operation of the locking mechanism, it is gradually deformed due to the fact that it cannot remain in place and is constantly bent. For the same reason, howling wind can be heard in the car interior. Nothing critical, but lovers fast driving it's unlikely to please. This defect applies only to the front doors, passenger and driver.
A lot of complaints about the crossover sounds from passengers. Embarkation and disembarkation are the same special comfort, and getting dirty at the same time is not at all difficult.
In most cases, a newly purchased car will require wing adjustment, right or left. When moving along dirt road, gravel, sand particles pavement often stick to it, forming a thin layer, which is enough for an unpleasant crunch and abrasion of paint. For drivers who are jealous of appearance your car, it will be an unpleasant surprise. By the way, paintwork Kia Sportage 3 rarely holds up to criticism. It is prone to scratches even from a light touch of branches and chips from the impact of small pebbles when moving. Its main characteristics, unfortunately, are tenderness and very slight thickness.
The next unpleasant moment may be fogging headlights. Solving this problem is not difficult, but constantly unscrewing the bulbs and giving the headlights time to dry from the inside is not a very interesting task. This effect occurs due to a violation of the tightness of the headlight housing or insufficient ventilation of their unit. According to statistics, this problem is almost always faced by car owners. configuration Prestige and Premium with xenon light.
Drivers with little driving experience should be aware that the visibility of the crossover is limited. The presence of wide A-pillars significantly reduces the viewing angle, which, in turn, affects the speed of decision-making on the road, and the mirror in the cabin is of poor quality, greatly distorting the image. Kia Sportage 3 is not distinguished by economical fuel consumption. On the market, it is most often equipped with a 2-liter gasoline engine. Its consumption within the urban area per 100 km reaches quite a lot of indicators of 12-15 liters. And a few tips on the topic, what to look for when buying kia sportage 3 already mileage. Initially, you should pay attention to the place of assembly. It is better to look for a car that was not going to be in Russia. The number of gaps and impressive gaps in the body will be much less.
After 5 years of operation, the body requires anti-corrosion treatment, and the paintwork is desirable to update. Particular and close attention should be paid to the chassis - the most vulnerable spot Kia Sportage 3. The crossover suspension is still designed for good European roads. After a significant run, stabilizers do not withstand loads roll stability And rear racks stabilizer. Rear springs fail, which leads to subsidence of the rear of the car. Well, after overcoming the mileage mark of 50,000 km, a knock in the steering rack is quite possible.
Once again about the problem: the owners of several Kia models wrote a collective letter, where they complained about too little warranty for converters, which was limited to 1000 km. In the meantime, there have been cases where the assembly was scattered, and ceramic chips got into the engine, putting it out of action. When contacting official dealers, the owners received a refusal to repair both engines and converters.
Kia promised to look into the problem and extend the warranty period, but complaints to the editor did not stop. The last straw was a letter from Maxim Khryapkin, where he outlined the problem he faced. Maxim is the owner of a 2014 Kia Rio that is under warranty. Car mileage - 87,500 km.
- While driving, the car began to lose power at speeds above 3000 and also trim at speeds above 3000. I called the dealership where I service the car and signed up for diagnostics. Master on the phone explained the essence of what is happening with a / m and heard the answer that 90% is a catalyst. I asked if we could keep moving? He replied that it was not recommended, but if it doesn’t troit up to 3 thousand revolutions and the car drives normally, “get carefully to us.” I did so. I went carefully, but did not reach ...After a few miles, the engine stalled. I called a tow truck and got to dealer center. The next day, his employee contacted me and said that they removed the catalyst, but the engine will not start, as it has failed. The case is not guaranteed, since the guarantee for the catalyst is 1000 km. Further, I was advised to do an examination of the fuel and sue for refueling.
When asked how his employee could advise me carefully move knowing possible consequences, said that he told you, undesirable ... (all telephone conversations with the employees of the dealership I recorded).
In Kia on hotline I was told that for a 2012 car, the guarantee for a catalyst is 1000 km, 150,000 km for a 2016 car. Where is the truth?
"Za rulem.RF" turned to Kia Motors Rus for clarification, and the company sent an official comment, which is available at.
It states that the terms of the warranty for the catalytic converter Kia cars until 2016, the releases are indicated in service book, which was issued to the client at the time of purchase of the car. At the beginning of 2016, in response to requests from Russian customers Kia Motors Rus has made changes to the internal regulations for the dealer network. Automotive Catalytic Converter Warranty since 2016 output increased to 3 years or 100 thousand km mileage and is equivalent to the warranty period for all other elements of the exhaust system.
However, depending on the results of technical diagnostics for cars of earlier years of manufacture, but for which the warranty period has not yet expired, the company, at its discretion, may apply goodwill program.
Dealers are aware of the warranty policy of Kia Motors Rus, the letter says.
Overall, it is worth noting that, according to our call statistics, only a very small number of customers (tenths of a percent of total sales) have experienced catalytic converter failure on some gasoline-powered Kia models. In most cases, the main reason for the failure of the catalytic converter is the use of unsatisfactory fuel quality.
Official Kia dealers technical diagnostics to find out if the failure of the catalytic converter is a manufacturing defect or the result of use low-quality fuel. If customers do not agree with the dealer's decision, they can dispute it by contacting the Kia information line at 8-800-301-08-80.
If vehicle diagnostics show that the catalytic converter has failed due to manufacturing defect, official dealers Kia will consider repairing all consequences of catalytic converter failure under a "goodwill" program.
I thank the representative of the press service of Kia Motors Rus for their help in preparing the material. Evgeny Teterin and head of department automotive information magazine "Behind the wheel" Maxim Sachkov.
- A guarantee is not only a manufacturer's confidence in the quality of its products, but also a serious argument in the battle for the buyer's wallet. Most often, automakers trump extended warranty periods. Our author understood the intricacies of guarantee promises.
- despite the falling Russian market, Kia in October ranked second in sales in Russia (after Lada) with a result of 15,015 cars sold (+4%).
What will be for the minimum price: 2.0 mechanics (150 hp), alloy wheels, driver and passenger front airbags, ABS, warning system emergency braking, alarm, immobilizer, on-board computer, rain sensor, audio system with USB input, air conditioning.
Reviews about Kia Sportage:
Appearance:
- Solid five - stylish, fashion car— the Germans drew the design. Especially like the back.
In the cabin:
- Excellent front seats - the supports are correct, my back hurts, but I drive without problems
- High landing, which makes it clear what advantages - look ahead through the nearest passenger car. And in general it is pleasant to sit - like a king on a birthday.
- I really like the salon, the stove, in cold weather it’s hot, like in Singapore, I don’t turn on the stove to the full
- thoughtful workplace driver, everything is at hand, everything is smart and somehow comfortable
- The stereo system is very good. There is an amplifier, subwoofer, six speakers. The sound is decent
- full-time music with steering wheel controls — gud
- The build quality is certainly not Japanese. As soon as you sit down, you can see: not Japan. Slots all around, some threads sticking out of the seats.
- So the trunk closes
- The trunk is not that very small, but I would like a lot more
- The salon is spacious, but they saved on the trunk
Paintwork:
- Weak paint: all traces of branches are yours, and are strongly visible on the varnish (the car is black). This, I believe, is not only Kia sportage problem, this is the case with most Koreans
- I don’t trudge from the paintwork - it’s somehow soft, it scratches easily - which is annoying, it turns out - washing by hand in no case and not into the forest with a wheel
Controllability:
- stands confidently on the road, in winter there are no questions about traffic at all, rides on a thread
- The main surprise is the handling. Among crossovers, there are few cars that drive so cool
- excellent handling for an SUV
Smooth running:
- Suspension decent, swallows all road problems.
- In cold weather, the rear suspension creaks strongly, sort of like on a UAZ-loaf. The service says that Kia Sportage has a disease
- Cons — hard ass, if you go alone or with a passenger in the front. If someone is sitting behind or some kind of load in the trunk, it goes like a Mercedes
Agility:
- the engine is quite dynamic. On the highway, when overtaking, acceleration is very pleasant.
- The dynamics are quite decent, if for cars it’s like something of medium size with a 1.6-1.8 engine
Transmission:
- The mechanics are so-so, the workmanship is not a fountain. Switching is fuzzy, the moves are long, I only stick the back one the second time.
- The gearshift lever has hoo what moves, like rowing with an oar
- Automatic transmission is old, thoughtful in switching, kickdown is slow
Brakes:
- The brakes are very sharp, but I got used to it.
- after Renault sitting on the Sportage, I really almost wet my pants at first. It's like they don't exist
- The brakes are completely uninformative. Push-push, push-push, ahh! We all die! Then she clapped and got up
Noise isolation:
- Noise isolation pleasantly surprised. It is, perhaps, no worse than in much more expensive SUVs.
- Noise isolation is a fairy tale, finally you don’t have to shout in the cabin at speed
Reliability:
- When I read the reviews, it turned out that the car was of medium-sufficient reliability, without any problems. In life it turned out much better, in two years I didn’t even change a single light bulb.
- The car is quite reliable. For 5 years, I only climbed under the hood to check the oil level and top up the washer
- By 8000 km, the service was probably 7 times, somehow a lot. Kaliningrad, in a nutshell
Patency:
- The patency is cool, tested in mud almost knee-deep and in the same snow
- I love kneading mud. If you didn’t sit on her belly, then everything will be fine
- Somehow crawled 2 km along the primer muddy from the rain to the highway, another car would have been pulled out by a tractor only in the morning
Operating cost:
- Consumption from the new one was under 15, then it dropped to 13, now it’s somewhere in the region of 10-11 liters per hundred, if it’s about half the city and the countryside. In principle, it is acceptable for an SUV. In the manual they write - it should be 9, but that's in the manual.
- Consumption of 13 l / 100 km in traffic jams seems quite reasonable to me
- I walk 130-160 km / on the highway, eats about 13 liters of gasoline. And here is a separate
In frost:
- In the cold, it starts without any problems.
- Start without problems in any frost up to -45, only not with a button, but with the ignition key
Other details:
- In crash tests, Sportage overtook even Volvo, so if you are looking for safe car- that's her
- Excellent machine liquidity
- Visibility is poor: a window in tailgate small, hard to park.
- The front pillars are huge and wide, it is very scary not to notice a pedestrian!
- Many write about problems with adjustment driver's seat up and down - so yes, lifted - it gradually slides down by itself. Minus Kia Sportage.
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To date, four generations have been presented to domestic motorists kia, in 1993 the first generation of Sportage appeared on the market, which was sold around the world in considerable quantities, in 2004 the second generation appeared on sale. In March 2010, the time has come for the third generation, which is very different from previous versions appearance, technical specifications and price. It's no secret that the third generation Kia Sportage attracts its customers bright design interior and exterior, and previous generations have earned a reputation for reliability, which is especially important for the used car buyer. And here how reliable did the third generation turn out and is it worth considering purchase of Kia Sportage 3 with mileage, now let's try to figure it out. 
Advantages and disadvantages of Kia Sportage 3 with mileage.
As domestic operating experience has shown, the paintwork of the body, like many modern cars not particularly resistant to external influences, appear quickly enough small chips and scratches. At the same time, the metal has good corrosion resistance. Quite often, owners blame poorly closing front doors, this problem solved by lubricating the locks. In winter windshield a crack may appear in the wiper heating area, this is a fairly common problem, so when choosing a used car, pay attention to which glass is installed, original or not. As on many cars, due to the lack of ventilation holes, the front optics fog up in the area of \u200b\u200bthe lights daylight, while the electrician does not present surprises. 
Kia Sportage 3 engines.
Kia Sportage 3 is equipped with one gasoline engine 2-liter (150 hp), two two-liter (136 and 184 hp) and 1.7 liters diesel engines. As domestic operating experience has shown, there are no problems with any of the types of engines, in rare cases, owners are faced with spontaneous engine shutdown during braking, this feature occurs only on cars with automatic transmission and is associated with failures in the algorithm electronic block management. Many do not like the specific robot of the gas pump, which makes a whistling sound, it is worth noting that this sound is not a signal that the pump will soon fail. It is difficult to call economical Kia Sportage 3, in the urban cycle petrol version consumes 12 -15 liters, and in a mixed 9 - 12 liters. Regarding service power units, That diesel versions will cost a little more. 
Transmission Kia Sportage 3.
Kia Sportage is equipped with a manual and automatic transmission, as operating experience has shown, in general, transmissions work without any complaints, but on some cars the automatic transmission can be a little disturbing. IN automatic transmission it is not uncommon to encounter the problem of box freezing (when trying to accelerate sharply, the engine speed increases, and the speed remains unchanged for 2-3 seconds). In some cases, the car remains stationary after the selector is moved to the "R" or "D" position, the movement begins after 2 - 5 seconds of inactivity with a strong jerk. The official service was never able to diagnose the cause of this behavior of the transmission, in some cases it helps to replace the valve body, if this does not help, the service will offer to replace the gearbox with a new one. Otherwise, the owners have no complaints about the automatic transmission and mechanics.
Suspension Kia Sportage 3.
As operating experience has shown, the suspension in the third generation Sportage is not as reliable as its predecessors, but it is still significantly more reliable than many competitors. On some cars, there is a failure of the all-wheel drive due to destruction rear gear and clutch pump failure. IN rear suspension springs can sag at a run of 30,000, because of this, extraneous sounds begin to be heard in the suspension, and the shock absorber corrugation can knock even in the rear suspension. In the front suspension, stabilizer struts and shock absorbers are often disturbed.
Salon.
The front panel is made of soft plastic and does not bother over time extraneous sounds, other trim materials are also sufficient good quality and after long-term operation don't lose your original view. Landing and chairs are very comfortable, but the not very good location of the microlift control knob deserves criticism, the fact is that when boarding and disembarking, the handle is pressed involuntarily and the chair gradually lowers. After restyling in 2012, this problem was eliminated.
Outcome:
kia sportage has modern design interior and exterior, and is equally well suited for both city driving and cross-country travel. Four-wheel drive helps to overcome slight off-road, but this car is not worth considering for constant fishing and hunting trips, since the car is more intended for movement in the city.
Advantages:
- Controllability.
- Noise isolation.
- The quality of interior finishing materials.
- Reliable engines.
Flaws:
- Weak paint finish.
- Automatic transmission stuck.
- High fuel consumption in the gasoline version.
- Large front stoics block the view.
- Regular audio system is not for music lovers.
If you are or have been the owner of this brand of car, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weak sides auto. Perhaps it is your review that will help others to choose the right one. .
