Kia Sportage Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(318)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(318)

Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection Service

How much does a Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Kia Sportage Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2021 Kia SportageL4-2.4LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2016 Kia SportageL4-2.4LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2019 Kia SportageL4-2.0L TurboService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2015 Kia SportageL4-2.4LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2008 Kia SportageL4-2.0LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2005 Kia SportageV6-2.7LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
1995 Kia SportageL4-2.0LService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2018 Kia SportageL4-2.0L TurboService typeLoud squealing or rattling is coming from engine InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Kia Sportage Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection prices

For those with little automotive experience, the area under the hood can be pretty mysterious. You know that when you press the gas pedal, the engine accelerates, and when you press the brake, the car slows down. You may know enough to change your air filter and check your oil level, but strange sounds coming from under the hood can be frightening and frustrating. If you’re hearing a squealing and/or rattling from under the hood, you’ll need to have it professionally inspected and repaired.

How this system works:

The engine of your car actually provides the power for most of your accessory systems, such as the power steering, the air conditioner and more. A turning engine provides the means to operate a wide range of additional parts. This is done by using belts and pulleys. In modern vehicles, you generally only have one or possibly two belts. These are routed around multiple different pulleys located on the side of the engine (and attached to various components).

As the engine spins, it turns the main pulley, which is attached to the camshaft. This main pulley drives the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt turns other pulleys, such as your alternator pulley, the power steering pump pulley and others. This provides the power for those systems to operate.

Of course, this does require that your belts are in good condition, and that your pulleys are working normally. Over time and through normal wear and tear, belts will stretch, crack and break. Pulleys will also experience problems (generally due to bearing failure over time).

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Stretched Belt: Belts are made of rubber and while they’re designed for high-performance and high-heat situations, they do wear. First, they’ll begin to stretch. If you’re hearing a squealing sound from under the hood, chances are very good that it’s a belt slipping on the pulley.

  • Failing Pulley Bearings: When the bearings in a pulley begin to fail, it can produce both rattling and squealing sounds. This can easily be confused for other problems, including a stretched belt, loose exhaust components and more.

  • Loose Exhaust: Your exhaust system runs from the exhaust manifold on the engine, underneath the engine, and then under the car to the muffler. If your exhaust is damaged or a support has come loose, it’s possible that it could make a rattling sound during operation (particularly noticeable while idling and when accelerating).

  • Worn Brake Pads: If you’re hearing a squealing sound from the front of the car, there’s also the possibility that the brakes are worn out. Disc brake pads are equipped with a “squealer”, which is nothing more than a small piece of metal designed to contact the rotor when the pads are close to the end of their life. This creates a warning squeal, telling drivers it’s time to replace their pads.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to inspect the engine, belts, pulleys and other components, and to listen to the squealing or rattling from the engine. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will need to inspect the vehicle, including listening to the squealing or rattling noise from the engine. Next, the mechanic will visually inspect the belts and pulleys to ensure that both are in good repair. If the noise does not occur when the engine is idling, it may be necessary for the mechanic to test drive the car to duplicate the symptoms and gain a better understanding of the problem.

How important is this service?

If the squealing or rattling sound from the engine is caused by either a belt or pulley, time is of the essence in addressing the issue. A loose belt can quickly progress from squealing to breaking, potentially leaving you stranded on the side of the road. If the problem stems from a worn pulley, it’s possible that it will eventually seize, which means that whatever accessory it operates will no longer work, and that there’s a chance the belt will break.

The best way to prevent problems like this from becoming serious issues is to have your belts and pulleys professionally inspected during routine maintenance services. If you’re experiencing a squealing or rattling sound from the engine, one of our professional mechanics can diagnose and repair the problem.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Kia mechanics

Real customer reviews from Kia owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(318)

Rating Summary
306
10
1
1
0
306
10
1
1
0

Jacqueline

11 years of experience
20 reviews
Jacqueline
11 years of experience
Kia Sportage L4-2.4L - Strut Assembly Replacement (Front) - Palmyra, New Jersey
Job was difficult but got it done. Will book again.

Joe

43 years of experience
821 reviews
Joe
43 years of experience
Kia Sportage L4-2.4L - Oil Change - Lutz, Florida
Joe was very professional. He was prompt and friendly. I would recommend Joe to family & friends.

Jasmine

23 years of experience
102 reviews
Jasmine
23 years of experience
Kia Sportage L4-2.0L - Camshaft Position Sensor - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He done a good job.

Ben

41 years of experience
1410 reviews
Ben
41 years of experience
Kia Sportage V6-2.7L - Alternator - Houston, Texas
Will need work again thanks

Excellent Rating

(318)

Rating Summary
306
10
1
1
0
306
10
1
1
0
Number of Kia Sportage services completed
3498+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Kia MECHANICS
1000+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Nothing Nothing says true sport luxury like a Mercedes hardtop convertible, and the SL more than delivers on the name’s promises. While both the SL and its sibling, the SLK, offer superior luxury, handling, and comfort, the SL boasts the...
How Long Does a Pinion Seal Last?
Front-wheel Front-wheel drive cars have CV axles that transmit power from the transmission to the wheels. However, in a rear-wheel drive system, a drive shaft connects to the transmission and transmits power to the rear differential. The driveshaft connects to...
What are The Best Used Cars to Buy?
When When it's time for Americans to buy their next vehicle, the overwhelming consensus is to go used. At the end of 2015, used car sales figures more than doubled that of all-new purchases, with 38.3 million used vehicles sold...

Hear engine noise

Hi there. I believe with those lights illuminated, that the engine lost oil pressure. The car is right in telling you to turn off the engine. Major engine and turbo damage can happen very quickly with low or no oil...

Power steering quit and RPMs to Zero

Hello. There are several possible issues that might be causing the problem you are experiencing. The most common possibility is that the power steering belt may have broken (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-power-steering-belt). The power steering belt pulleys may have seized up as well....

Front windshield wipers do not work--washers still work, fuse is good 2010 Dodge Nitro

Hi - the sudden nature of this failure would suggest a fuse or other electrical link, but you have checked the obvious. Further diagnosis is needed to determine which component in the electrical power chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-best-tool-for-mechanics-to-diagnose-electrical-issues) has failed - switch,...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com