| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001261804 | Incident Date: Jul, 19 2001 |
| Consumer's City: HACKENSACK | Consumer's State: NJ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA723615 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 10 2004 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 10 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: For a period of 30-45 minutes after starting the vehicle gasoline and exhaust fumes entered the passenger's cabin. a company named green circle tested the vehicle, which tested positive for carbon monoxide. passengers complained of headaches while in the vehicle, and driver sometimes became dizzy. dealer replaced the catalytic converter twice, intake manifold once, and fuel injectors once. these repairs did not remedy the problem. *ak *mr |
