KNOWN FAULT · Kia

Turbodiesel, springs and rust on the first-generation Sportage

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Engine / equipment: Kia Sportage I (2.0 petrol and 2.0 TD)
Period mentioned: 1994–2004
Symptoms: On the turbodiesel, unstable revs, strong judder and oil leaks; broken springs, steering play and a rusty exhaust.
Possible cause described: The turbodiesel suffers crankshaft and cylinder-head damage and electronic injection-pump faults. Springs break after rusting. There was a recall (KBA) for a fan wheel that could crack on about 600 cars built in 2002.
Check for the garage: Check oil leaks, how the engine runs when cold and the condition of springs, exhaust and steering.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check oil leaks, how the engine runs when cold and the condition of springs, exhaust and steering.

What are the symptoms?

On the turbodiesel, unstable revs, strong judder and oil leaks; broken springs, steering play and a rusty exhaust.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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