Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SPORTAGE / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004068969 Incident Date: Sep, 06 2004
Consumer's City: MANCOS Consumer's State: CO
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SPORTAGE Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA723225 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 21 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 10 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving from 5 to 65 mph on a normal road conditions, all dash lights dimed completely. the horn was also affected by the electrical failure. the engine started to shake up and the steering became difficult until the vehicle completely stalled. there was also a problem with the automatic transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who was apprehensive to accept the vehicle for repairs. based on the power train warranty, the vehicle was accepted for inspection.