Automatic transmission problems

Automatic transmission: It switches gears without the driver having to do anything.
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Automatic transmission

Kia Sportage 2011  34000 miles
Every now and then, when changing gears from P to Direct or Reverse, a bumping is felt. Occasionally, when accelerating, it loses strength and only then accelerate properly.
NORA from United States 9 years ago  
NO
14 reports 
Mazie from United Kingdom a year ago
Some days my car won’t reverse this is an automatic. Any suggestions as why this is happening.
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Cuts out whilst driving

Kia Sportage 2006 Auto. 132000 miles
I have a Kia Sportage 2006. Bought as a used vehicle in April 2017...When driving especially when slowing down for traffic lights or to turn a corner, the thing cuts out. It has to be turned off at ignition, put into park then restarted. Is a dangerous situation, waiting for someone to hit my rear end. We have replaced the engine...still playing up. Mechanic is stumped. Has had it hooked up to OBD reader but shows nothing. Is now looking at wiring... if that does nothing will then try the fuel tank. Hate paying hard earned money for a piece of shit. Cheers Kim (Australia)
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago  
KI
6 reports 
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago
Update on Kia... Took the vehicle to our mechanics, they have soldered all of the connections (not sure which ones) as there could have been some dry solders...Seems to have fixed the issue as the vehicle has not cut out since. Fingers crossed we have it beaten.
Flower from New Zealand 6 years ago
I’ve had the same problem with my 2006 Kia Sportage, I’ve had it 5 years and every year I’ve had problems with the engine cutting out. The mechanic said carbon build up, then EGR valve, fuel filter and now it’s apparently the fuel pump. I’m so sick of this vehicle!
najir frank from New Zealand 6 years ago
Majohi your problem is thevoxygen analyzer which a round sensor mounted between the intake manifold abd the air cleaner. Its a round tube with a blade sensor jojned to the air cleaner box by rubber hose. Saab 900 part will be ok as its a Bosch part licences for Korea. Regards major frank. PS try cleaningvm it first with petrol not the expensive shit that's recommended.
Pete from United Kingdom 3 years ago
Hi we have just started getting the same problem. Our kia sportarge started cutting out when slowly down. Had a full service and still did it. I did hear about a problem kias have. The fuel tanks were lined when new and after years the lining starts to break up and clog the filter. Has anyone had this problem
Ohawd from United States a year ago
Same shit different day
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Not automatically shifting and engin light on

Kia Sportage 2013 Ex, automatic, 4cyl turbo 71000 miles
I had my transmission serviced because my Sportage was not shifting from 1st to 2nd. I could turn the vehicle off and restart it and it would be just fine. This has been going on for 2 to 3 weeks. Today my engine light came on and my vehicle drove very sluggish, not shifting right.
Traci from United States 8 years ago  
TR
26 reports 

Key stuck in ignition unless battery disconnected

Kia Sportage 2013  80000 miles
My 2013 Sportage would not shift into park so we replaced the shifter but I cannot get the key out of the ignition unless I disconnect the battery. How can I fix this?
Colleen from United States 8 months ago  
CO
4 reports 

Dash not working

Kia Sportage 2012 2,5 176000 miles
Dash not working, no lights nothing, won't shift into gear, will start right up though
Big seven from United States 2 years ago  
BI
1 report 

Not going into 4 wheel drive

Kia Sportage 2013  119934 miles
No 4 wheel drive. Light comes on to say it is on but it is not. They say it is the coupler going to 4 wheel drive. Had same problem in 2016 and 2 years later same thing. Part costs 1,000. Having to fix this twice in 2 years is ridiculous. The vehicle is only 5 years old. This summer we had to fix the air conditioner which was over 700...Not pleased!! My husband spoke with Kia and they said it was not a recall even though others have complaine about it also.
Bikernana2 from Canada 5 years ago  
BI
3 reports 
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