| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002185223 | Incident Date: Jan, 27 2002 |
| Consumer's City: HOUSTON | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJB7231W5 | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 15 2002 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 20 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Recall 99v325000 concerning stalling. vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem that interfered with performance. vehicle was recalled and repairs done, but symptoms returned. manufacturer claimed no responsibility because consumer was not the original owner. *ak check engine light was on. the vehicle vibrated, smoked and was overheating. the left front tire blew out. ignition coils cracked and were replaced. vehicle had a blown head gasket. front left turn signal clips broke. oxygen sensor failed. right front door lock fell off. vehicle had several parts on recall before the consumer purchased it and the consumer believed those recalled parts were the source of the problem. *yh |
