2010 Kia Sportage: Power steering goes out
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Sportage report: power steering goes out. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 36,000 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2010 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11318776 (filed 03/20/2020): “When turning on the vehicle it sounds like someone is pushing on the gas pedal .sometime the start up and some times it doesn't. now all the interior lights went out and also the brake lights and the regular lights are not working . they just stop…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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