2023 Kia Sportage: Bad rear shocks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 Sportage report: bad rear shocks. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 550 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2023 Sportage in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11590175 (filed 05/22/2024): “Excessive body roll causes instability and loss of control. while driving on the interstate at normal speeds, driving over bumps such as bridge joints cause instability. dealer investigated concern but stated this is normal on all sportage.…”
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: dealer is installing new (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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