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Sportage won't start

Kia Sportage 2018 kia sportage 23000 miles
My sportage works great, except when it doesn't start. It can go days, weeks, months with no problems, then will simply not start. It turns on, does a system check, lights work, windows, etc.; however, it makes absolutely no noise, no engine turnover, etc., and will just not start. Casey Kia in NN, VA, has had the car in on four occaseions , and they still cannot find the problem. They have run every diagnostic test and it appears fine, but it doesn't always start. Many years ago, I had a friend who owned an early 60's XKE Jag that would do the same thing. They never found out what caused the problem, and he finally sold it out of frustration. I don't want to have to do that as I really like the car.
vimack from United States 5 years ago  
VI
16 reports 
Peggy from United States 4 years ago
I have a 2013 Sportage, that I just purchased in June, that has started doing this as well. Hope one of use can figure it out. I have been told it could be the alternator not working all the time.
Biskitboy from United States 4 years ago
I had same problem n I got pricy starter n not cheap one this time n my Kia starts fine now.
Nikki from United States 3 years ago
@BiskitboyI have 2013 Sportage with 88000 have replaced starter & battery. Initial it will start but after I drive it about 20 minutes or so lights on dashboard, radio & windows work but no sound from the engine. If I wait 40 minutes to an hour it starts right back up like nothing. Any help?????
Bakelo from United States 2 years ago
Mine has worked great until about a month ago. I'm at 99,850K miles. Replaced battery, worked better for about 7 days worth of starting car and is doing same again. It is in dealership now because I have 100K bumper to bumper warranty. Wondering if it has something to do with the 2018 engine problems. Hoping they can come up with an answer before the warranty runs out.
Anniecat from United States a year ago
I have a 2019 and having g same problem
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Trunk door gets stuck

Kia Sportage 2008 Sportage  72000 miles
The trunk of my car opens sometimes but most times it gets stuck. I lock it and unlock it several times and it doesn't open.
Kia driver from United States 7 years ago  
KI
9 reports 
Lees from United States 2 years ago
I have the same issue. The trunk latch is failing.
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Windows ceased

Kia Sportage 2016 Suv 60000 miles
The windows won’t go up or down
Kira from Trinidad and Tobago 4 years ago  
KI
1 report 

Water leak from behind glovebox

Kia Sportage 2009  50000 miles
When it rains hard, i get water leaking into the passenger foot well from just behind the glovebox. Con someone help me with it please?
Amigo from Australia 6 years ago  
AM
9 reports 

Power windows

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage, LX 166000 miles
I thought my drivers side window was maybe frozen shut because when I pressed button to put it down it made the noise as if it was trying to go down, but wouldn't. So I tried the passanger window, same thing happened. As went with the remaining back windows.
I tried locking and releasing and opening again, making sure there was no ice build up because it was cold. THEN found out the fan for my heater wouldn't work either. Not sure if windows are related to no heat? Or why my heater stopped working
Unhappy Camper from Canada 7 years ago  
UN
4 reports 

Heater Fan & Power Windows

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage, LX 166000 miles
I started car and defrost works but not the fan for heater. I can feel heat it just doesn't blow out.

Windows make clicking sound like they want to come down but won't. Not sure if its because they're too cold?
Unhappy Camper from Canada 7 years ago  
UN
2 reports 

Draft and wind noise at doors

Kia Sportage 2015 LX 11000 miles
Got serious air coming in around doors along wind serious noise from the outside of the vehicle ( cars passing by; Road noise).
Jowallac from United States 7 years ago  
JO
2 reports 

Door locks malfunctioning

Kia Sportage 2000 Hatchback 142000 miles
When you open and close doors it automatically locks on you. Afraid I'll accidentally lock keys in the car. How can I fix this?
Jonboy from United States 7 years ago  
JO
12 reports 

Flexi plate

Kia Sportage 1997  120000 miles
Is it worth fixing the flexi plate and how much would it cost 97 four door auto
moff from Australia 8 years ago  
MO
5 reports 
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