7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$2,400
Average Mileage:
91,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace transmission (1 reports)
2014 Kia Sportage transmission problems

transmission problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2014 Kia Sportage:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2014 Kia Sportage Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 132022

Sportage EX 2.4L I-4 Theta Ii

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the interstate, or on highways at 45-65 mph, an after coasting or braking, the transmission will not engage when accelerating to resume speed. It will eventually catch, but sometimes it takes long enough to delay other traffic behind me. I have noticed that it does not occur when the transmission is in manual mode. It occurs mostly in ECO mode, but I did observe it once when not in ECO.

I don't know if it is low on transmission fluid. There are no leaks, and I did change the fluid shortly after purchase by replacing the same amount that was drained. There is no dipstick for the transmission on these cars. There is a plug at the front of the transmission pan that requires removal of the plastic deflector below the engine. The fluid has to be checked with the engine running, and I assume at operating temperature like most all auto transmissions. If fluid comes out of the hole, it has enough. If not, add some until it does, similar to differentials and transfer cases. What a pain for a DIYer.

- crockpot, Knoxville, US

problem #2

Jun 132018

Sportage

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles

When going on a normal speed of 25-65 miles per hour the car will do the following: Issue: 1. RPMS drop while trying to accelerate 2. The car will jerk like something was hit. 3. Feels like the gears disengage and then reengage 4. Will coming out of a turn and accelerating it seems like it moves very slow.

I’ve taken the vehicle to Kia of Irvine, 45 Oldfield, Irvine, CA 92618, three time already. Plus called and spoke to the Service Mgr that the car was doing the issues mentioned above. The first the technician diagnosed that the transmission had to be reprogrammed. Well according to them the vehicle was reprogrammed. Then that was not the issue. They tested the vehicle again and it was determined the voltage of the battery was low. So, a new battery was purchased and installed by Kia of Irvine, 45 Oldfield, Irvine, CA 92618

Update from Apr 9, 2019: FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND ITS BEEN AN ONGOING PAIN IN THE BUTT

- Joe H., Santa Ana, US

problem #1

Aug 172016

Sportage LX 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

Just wanted let people know you may want to sell after you hit 100K

- Fred M., Marion, IA, US

Not what you are looking for?