Ideal cars does not exist. Each of them has disadvantages. Weak Kia places Sportage 3 are 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 of the road surface often stick to it, forming a thin layer, which is enough for an unpleasant crunch and paint removal. For drivers who are jealous of appearance your car, it will become 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, owners of Prestige and Premium vehicles with xenon light almost always face this problem.

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 watch 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 of the 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.

At the very beginning, I would like to say that the Kia brand and its models are rapidly conquering not only Russian markets, but also Asian and Western ones. And one of the most popular is the model Kia brands This is a Kia Sportage. As you know, every car has its shortcomings, diseases. Therefore, further we will talk about the weaknesses and shortcomings that attracted the attention of the owners this vehicle and which every potential buyer should be aware of.

Weaknesses of Kia Sportage 3(SL)

• Catalysts (gasoline) and particulate filters (diesel);
• automatic transmission;
• suspension;
• Steering rack;
• front doors;
• Windshield.

Now more….

By exhaust system.

The trouble here is the connection of the corrugations with exhaust pipe, which often results in rattling sounds that appear. AT this case This is most likely also a design flaw. More serious vulnerable spot in the exhaust system Kia Sportage is a catalyst (with gasoline engines) and particulate filter(with diesel engines), which tends to become clogged and lead to additional costs for replacing or even removing it. This is due to the low quality Russian fuel, Not only diesel fuel but also gasoline. Therefore, when buying, it is imperative to pay attention to this and see if it gives errors on the driver’s instrument panel in the form of engine or spiral icons. Otherwise, both replacement and removal will cost the future owner a pretty penny.

We can say there is nothing critical in the box itself. There were cases of violation of the algorithm of work electronic block automatic transmission control. This problem manifested itself in the form of an arbitrary stop of the engine when braking at low speeds. Another unpleasant moment with regard to the box is its “hanging” both when moving when you press the gas pedal, and in place when you try to start either forward or backward. Of course, all these nuances are inconvenient, but you can still operate the car. Moreover, drivers who are faced with such moments are used to it and do not pay attention to it. This is considered a design flaw.

AT rear suspension there is almost the same problem on all cars in the form of sagging springs. This happened already in the region of 20 thousand km. mileage after purchase. On the front suspension, weak factory shock absorbers and stabilizer struts can also be noted.

Steering rack.

The steering rack is generally a problem not only for the Kia Sportage, but also for most cars. Therefore, when buying, you should ride and pay attention to the absence extraneous knocks into the steering wheel when driving over bumps in the road.

It seems to be weak here, but it is the doors that cause a lot of discontent among drivers. The point is that closing the doors requires a little more effort than usual. This is mainly due to unlubricated locks. Possible abrasions on the door seals may appear due to not installed or lost technological plugs door openings..

There are practically no cars that would please with high-quality paintwork. On Sportage, the problem lies in the fragility of the paintwork, which leads to the rapid appearance of chips. When buying, inspecting the car is not difficult and checking the condition of the paintwork is the responsibility of every future owner of this car.

Windshield.

The windshield is one of the sores of the Sportage. The reason for this is low quality material. Most people face this problem in winter time during the warming up of the car, while the glass cracks in the area of ​​​​the wiper blades.

The main disadvantages of the KIA Sportage 3rd generation

1. In winter, the plastic lining that is located below and outside the windshield often knocks;
2. Armrest creak;
3. Xenon headlights often fog up;
4. Often the temperature gauge overboard shows incorrect information;
5. Maintenance of cars with diesel engines is more expensive than with gasoline ones;
6. Limited overview characteristics;

Output.

In conclusion, we can say that the Kia Sportage of the third generation has fewer weaknesses and malfunctions than its predecessors. And the car does basically deserve its presence in the ranks of its competitors. The main thing when buying carefully and with all seriousness is to inspect the car. Otherwise, diagnose systems and components in a car service.

P.S. Dear present and future owners of this model, leave a comment about the problems identified during the operation of your car.

Weak spots and disadvantages of the third generation Kia Sportage was last modified: May 26th, 2019 by Administrator

Childhood diseases KIASportageIII (2010 - 2014, restyling 2014 - 2016).

In 2010, the third generation KIA Sportage was released. The car was produced at the factories of Korea, Slovakia, Russia. Russian assembly takes place for a "tick" (to reduce customs clearance). Initially, all delivered vehicles are assembled in Slovakia, then disassembled and sent for SKD assembly in Kaliningrad.

Engines for the Russian Federation: gasoline 2.0 (150 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 10.7 seconds, mixed flow- 7.8 liters per 100 km). Diesels: 2.0 (136 hp, up to 100 km / h in 11.1 seconds, average consumption- 5.5 l), 2.0 (184 hp, up to the first hundred - 9.8 s, city / highway consumption - 6.1 l). There is one interesting engine for domestic market Korea - 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline (261 hp, up to 100 km in 6.5 seconds, average consumption - 10 liters), was imported by "gray dealers" and 150 hp was indicated in the TCP. (in the database of the customs of the Russian Federation, another petrol version- Does not exist).

Transmissions: mechanics for five or six gears, 6-speed automatic.

All-wheel drive is implemented using a clutch, ground clearance- 172 mm (which is not serious for our roads), 5 safety stars according to the EuroNcup rating.

Basic equipment: ABS, 2 airbags, 4 el. window regulator, el. adjustable mirrors with heating, air conditioning, board - computer, front armrest, alloy wheels diameter 16, rain sensor, AUX/USB.

AT maximum configuration: system exchange rate stability, 6 airbags, hill-climb assist, a roof with a panoramic view, leather interior, keyless entry, rear view camera, parking sensors, automatic parking, tire pressure sensors, cruise control, heated steering wheel and all seats, el. seat adjustment, el. folding mirrors, heated wipers, navigation system AUX/USB with Bluetooth, bi-xenon headlights.

Sores of KIA Sportage 3 or what to look for when buying a used one.

Koreans modify their cars during operation by the consumer. For many sores, they issue service bulletins -. Many problems have already been fixed by the owner himself under warranty. Little trick! If childhood illnesses surfaced in the diagnosis, bargain. Then write - call the KIA representative office and they will probably be eliminated for free.

sores	Solutions
Suspension
knocking (felt on the steering wheel) with small irregularities	replacement: steering tips, right rack bushing (for fluoroplastic), lubrication and installation of a gasket in the power steering clutch (cut from a piece of rubber - diameter 22mm), rack and amplifier - changed under warranty
shock absorbers often leak and knock (in winter)	installation, NOT original racks - Sachs
sagging rear springs	installation of reinforced springs - “suspension from Tolka” (DO NOT sag!)
the doors do not close the first time, the reason is in the door seals, for the Russian market they are more “thick” (in order to improve tightness in winter)	make holes in the seals
cracked glass in the heating zone of the wipers	remove the fuse - F15, (15A)
Electrician
often the battery "dies" on cars with DRL	disconnect the battery integrity sensor (located on the negative terminal)
constantly "beeping" rear parking sensors	replacement under warranty or non-original installation (for example, order in China)
error - P2562, drop in dynamics - development of the turbine damper rod (diesel)	calibrate the rod (described in detail at the kia club)
lock knock rear seat, from bad roads the bracket unwinds	put engraving washers under the bolts of the lock bracket, grease with silicone
the leather on the steering wheel is peeling off	exchange under warranty or alter
cracking "skin" on the side support of the seats	warranty or replacement
armrest creak	glue around the perimeter with “modelin”, especially the latch hook
stove whistle	change the cabin filter more often
Engine
flowing oil supply pipe to the turbine (diesel)	replace the rubber part of the tube (oil-resistant hose, diameter - 6mm) - tighten with clamps
knocking - seizures in the cylinders, the G4KD engine (gasoline 2.0 - 150 hp), if NOT warmed up, drive actively (especially on the "cold") - the pistons overheat, they are missing forced cooling- design feature	before buying - be sure to check with an endoscope
Transmission

To replace the popular second generation Kia Rio, in 2011 a new, third in a row, series of cars was presented. And after just a couple of months, its start of sales began. The production and assembly of cars was launched simultaneously in several countries, including in Russia at the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg. Initially, the car was presented in two body styles, a 5-door hatchback and a sedan.

The vehicle platform has a similar and borrowed from the Hyundai Solaris chassis design, front used independent suspension MacPherson, and at the rear, in turn, a semi-independent steel beam is used, with separate installation of springs and shock absorbers.

Choice power plants not great, top-end engine, it's 1.6 liters Gas engine 123 hp and a budget option producing 107 hp with a volume of 1400 cm3. Also, there are four types of transmission available for the buyer, namely two 5 and hydromechanical automatic transmissions having 4 and 6 speeds respectively.

Among the population in Russia, the car has gained immense popularity and demand, which is also confirmed high levels sales for several years. Main Kia competitors Rio in the market budget cars, is considered to be the Volkswagen Polo sedan, Nissan Almera, Hyundai Solaris, Renault Logan and Lada Vesta. Interesting fact that all these cars have much in common not only in their design, but also in spare parts and components.

What are the pros and cons noted by the owners.

Not bad quality and reliability of the car.

rich equipment, big choice options.

High-torque engines and good dynamics. (besides, both motors are considered very reliable)

Good and efficient brakes.

The level of comfort is an order of magnitude higher than that of some "classmates".

Not expensive and available service maintenance, repair, spare parts.

Good heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

Cons noted by the owners of Kia Rio

Very stiff suspension, often punches up to the bump stop (small working stroke).

There is little space behind, the sofa is cramped, the roof is crushing.

Weak head light, constantly have to turn on the PTF.

High windage and strong lateral pull at wind speeds.

Small fuel tank capacity.

Indirect control at speeds over 110 km/h.

Crickets in the cabin, hard plastic.

Weaknesses and characteristic diseases

1. Paintwork.

The body of the car has a partial galvanized and anti-corrosion coating. But in spite of this is the roof and racks, are a highly unprotected element. One has only to get a chip or scratch, the metal immediately begins to seize rust. It will not be superfluous to note the fact that body paintwork very thin and not strong. Chips on the bumper and front of the car appear already by 10-15 thousand km. run, fortunately they are not afraid of corrosion in these places.

2. Wheel bearings.

The stiffness of the suspension and rubber with a low profile will make themselves felt by premature failure of the wheel bearings. Usually the first bearings wear out front axle, especially in road conditions, do not best quality. The average resource of this part on the Kia Rio is about 35-50 thousand km, this disease is not new and is often found on cars with "oak" depreciation.

3. Stabilizer.

The car has a high windage, and buildup in a vertical plane, from here and increased loads to the stabilizer. The stabilizer bushings themselves are relatively hard to load and their mass wear has not been noticed. As for the racks, their lifespan, alas, is not great. Tapping in the stabilizer bar, may occur already at 15,000 miles kilometers and many are trying to fix this malfunction under warranty. It is important to note that the design Kia suspension Rio is clearly not designed for bad roads with potholes and pits, the car behaves unstably on such a surface, rear end can "goat".

4. Steering rack.

Approximately to run in 65-80 thousand km. Steering noise may start. Sometimes the reason lies not in the steering rack, but in the wear of the cross cardan shaft steering column. In general, the malfunction is similar, but eliminated by different methods ... In the steering rack itself, there may be play in the steering shaft bearing, as well as wear on the steering rack shaft bushings (which is much less common). For self diagnosis , it is enough to slightly shake the steering wheel left and right, with the engine turned off. If you hear characteristic sounds, there is a malfunction.

5. Catalyst.

Catalyst failure exhaust system on Kia Rio, a very common phenomenon. This pain is cured, or its removal with the installation of special tricks for sensors, or replacement with a new analogue. This problem is known to many owners. Kia Rio 3 but unequivocal reasons premature exit it's not out of order yet. Perhaps the catalyst is simply not adapted to the quality Russian gasoline, or maybe its design is too weak and just clogged with products of its own melting. The fact remains that when buying a used car, it will not be superfluous to check the presence of a catalyst.

6. Heated seats.

Fairly frequent warranty case when the seat heating element burns out. The main reason is not high reliability element as a whole. Many owners face such a problem somewhere after a couple good winters operation.

7. Soft windshield.

Despite the installation, in some vehicle configurations, in the windshield of heating elements and sensors, the hardness of its coating and wear resistance are not great. Stones and sand from the road they do their job, that by 50 thousand runs, the native glass becomes pretty scratched and cloudy. Replacing with a new one is not cheap.

Summing up overview of weaknesses and most frequent breakdowns, Kia car Rio, I want to say with confidence that the car is really worthy of its title and place in the market. And his element is certainly city streets and avenues, with occasional trips to nature.

What problems does this car have? Very often I am asked this question by clients who have just bought a car or just choosing which model to purchase. I thought it would be nice to write a series of articles on the topic of diseases of certain machines to help the buyer in his choice. Since I worked as a car diagnostician for a long timeKia andHyundai, I will write mainly about the cars of these two brands.

In this article, we will consider what owners of such popular car, as Kia Rio Rb is a third generation model, 2011. Some information about the model:

• Start of production: 2011.
• Place of production: Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg.
• Body types: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback and 3-door. hatchback.
• Engines: Gamma 1.4 (107 hp) and 1.6 (123 hp).
• Transmission: 5 speed Manual transmission, 6-speed Manual transmission, 4-speed Automatic transmission, 6-speed automatic transmission.
• Length: Sedan - 4366 mm, Hatch. - 4046 mm.
• Width: 1720 mm.
• Clearance: 160 mm.
• Security: overall Euro NCAP rating of 5 stars.

Kia Rio body, inside and out

The body of the Kia Rio car is galvanized. There are some anti-corrosion coating. In general, we can say that Rio is reliably protected from corrosion. Working with these machines on a daily basis, I almost never saw a rusty rio. Often on the net you can find the opinion that the paintwork of Koreans is very thin and unreliable, that chips and cracks often occur from small stones. I cannot agree with this, let alone rank it among the significant shortcomings of this machine. Chips happen on absolutely all cars of any brand.

Concerning interior decoration Admittedly, the quality of the plastic is not the highest. The elements of the instrument panel and the center console are made of rigid materials. Squeaks and "crickets" are common in the Rio, as they are on many cars in this price range. In general, the sound insulation of Rio is quite mediocre. In the cabin, noise is clearly audible from the contact of the wheels with pavement, the operation of the engine and suspension. This can be eliminated by making additional soundproofing of the car.

What often breaks:

• Seat heaters, heating elements burn out.
• Power window button blocks. Easy to repair.
• Blocks of radio control buttons on the steering wheel. They just have to be changed.

All these breakdowns are eliminated and can hardly be considered decisive when choosing a car, but you still need to “throw off” some amount from the sale price, if any.

Seat heating repair, with a replacement for a universal one, will cost up to $ 50. Repair of window lifter buttons - up to 1 thousand rubles, radio buttons with replacement up to $ 70. Prices are indicative, if done at the dealer hundred.

Engine problems

On kia rio the third generation, only two engines are installed: 1.4 and 1.6 liters. Both - chain motors, that is, the timing belt does not have to be changed every 60 thousand, which can be considered a plus. The chain runs for a long time, replacement according to the regulations at 120 thousand mileage only in case of occurrence extraneous noise from the chain caused by its stretching. This happens extremely rarely.

Gamma engine, Kia Rio 3

Kia Rio motors have a resource of 250 thousand km. This means that by such a run, most engines may show significant wear of the cylinder-piston group, which implies the replacement of the cylinder block (short block) assembly with a new one. The motors are aluminum and do not have repair dimensions for the groove. That is, it is impossible to order oversized pistons, they are simply not produced. Of course, it is very expensive to change a cylinder block, so a block liner service has appeared on our market. Thus, you can save a lot, but the cost of repairs will still be at least $ 1,500.

By a run of 60 - 90 thousand in Rio often fails catalytic converter exhaust gases(catalyst). By itself, it is expensive, therefore, unfortunately, in our country it is often not changed, but simply knocked out. This results in more toxic exhaust and loud sound exhaust.

But the failure of the catalyst itself is not as significant as possible consequences. Structurally, the catalyst on Rio engines is located very close to the cylinder head. Because of this, when the catalyst is destroyed, the ceramic dust from it is sucked into the cylinders. It acts like an emery stone on the surface of the cylinder, resulting in rapid wear and bully. The engine loses compression, consumes oil. You have to repair (sleeve) or replace the cylinder block. Therefore, having "missed" the destruction of the catalyst, you will have to pay a large sum for the repair of the motor.

If the Rio is equipped gas equipment you will have to keep in mind that there are no hydraulic compensators in the design of the engines. This means that the valve clearances are adjusted manually. On a car with HBO, you will have to do this once every 40 - 90 thousand kilometers, depending on the driving style and the quality of the HBO settings. The adjustment procedure is complicated and costs about $ 150 on official services.

Ignition coils often break in Rio. There are 4 of them, one per cylinder. The cost of one original is about $ 50. Usually occurs on runs over 50,000 km. The cause of the breakdown may be candles not replaced on time.

On a run of about 50,000, a strong whistle may appear from under the hood of the Rio, especially on a cold engine. The cause of the whistle, as a rule, is the belt tensioner mechanism. equipment or the belt itself. Issue price - a belt of 900 rubles, a tensioner - 5000 rubles.

On motors, perhaps, that's all.

Transmission

The manual transmission is reliable and does not have any frequent illnesses.

The machine is also quite simple and unpretentious, but still has some problems. On runs around 100,000, and sometimes even earlier, jerking and bumps may appear when switching. Another common symptom is delayed start. reverse gear: turn on reverse, release the brake pedal, but the car does not move, after a second or two the gear is engaged and movement begins. All these problems of the machine are treated by replacing the automatic transmission valve block. The price of this part is high, so be sure to check the machine for these problems before buying. But it cannot be said that this is a very common malfunction.

Suspension

The design of the suspension is simple: MacPherson strut in front, semi-independent split beam in the back.

On runs of 15 - 30 thousand, the stabilizer struts can knock. Less often, wear of the stabilizer bushings is manifested. Replacing these parts won't break your pocket, so call it significant disadvantage hard.

At the back, everything is simple and there is practically nothing to break.

The suspension of the Kia Rio is quite stiff, like many other cars in this class. Due to this rigidity and bad roads, 50-60 thousand runs sometimes fail wheel bearings. Shock absorbers and springs go for a long time, again, if you try, you can kill them even at 50 thousand, but these are special cases.

At the first Rio, the owners complained about a knock in the steering mechanism. The cause was the rack bushing. On machines since 2012, this factory defect has been eliminated.

On all Rios, this symptom sometimes occurs: the steering wheel rotates with an uneven effort, sometimes tight, sometimes more easily, depending on the position of the steering wheel. The reason is in the steering rack, or rather, in the spool valve that bypasses the fluid flow. It can be replaced separately.

Results

So, when buying a used Rio, I advise be sure to check the following:

• Engine: do computer diagnostics and measure the compression (nominal value 12.5 kg/cm2, the difference between the cylinders is not more than 1 kg/cm2).
• Automatic transmission: also computer. diagnostics and a test drive, make sure the gear shift is smooth. Try on the spot Idling shift gears from D to R and make sure that the car starts off on a level surface without pressing the gas pedal, without delay, and when switching there is no noticeable impact.
• pendant: make general diagnostics running gear with a mandatory check of all hub bearings and with a check of the steering rack. At idle, in place, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock, the rotation should be uniform, the force applied to the steering wheel should not change.
• Body: check the paintwork with a paint thickness gauge, so you know if the car was involved in an accident. The factory paintwork on the Kia Rio has a thickness of 120 - 140 microns.

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Alexander Sokolov