How long should the power steering rack on my car last?
What is your question?
It has only 59,454 miles on it and they are telling me that I need a new one replaced. IT started leaking and some times it is hard to turn ( like the power been cut ) It is not all the time yet. I brought this one used about quite a yr ago. the price I have been quote for the rack is 600.00 then oil is 6.00 and Labor is 270 plus tax boils to 917.00. would this be something that I need to contact Kia about if so how do I contact them? How long does it normally take for these things to go out.
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Do you have a Kia dealer near you that you could call for an estimate using factory parts.That might help put the other shops price in perspective. As for the longevity of a steering rack--that can be very subjective to its history of use and abuse like potholes and curbs and minor collisions (all speculative - but examples) of what it's been through in 59,000 miles.Also on some vehicles simply adding an incompatible fluid will ruin seals in a very short time. Good luck.
I believe you are correct in your concerns for the longevity of the rack, but, if its leaking, its leaking. I thought $600 for the rack was too much, though. I call around and find out the nominal price, then figure the shop needs some mark-up room on that price, to pay for shop overhead, etc. You can call Kia and see if there is a recall, but, barring that, the repair bill is yours. Not being the original owner will not help your situation, either, at least not with Kia.
I am sorry it was confusing I brought the sportage about a yr ago
Do you have a Kia dealer near you that you could call for an estimate using factory parts.That might help put the other shops price in perspective. As for the longevity of a steering rack--that can be very subjective to its history of use and abuse like potholes and curbs and minor collisions (all speculative - but examples) of what it's been through in 59,000 miles.Also on some vehicles simply adding an incompatible fluid will ruin seals in a very short time. Good luck.