Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SPORTAGE / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001144637 Incident Date: Jan, 31 2001
Consumer's City: SOUTH PORTLAND Consumer's State: ME
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SPORTAGE Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: FILL IN PLE Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 23 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle was not starting when ignition was turned. consumer took vehicle to a dealership that determined that battery needed to be replaced. no reason was given to consumer for cause of this defect. also, mentioned that there were connection problems between battery and cables. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak