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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005003584 | Incident Date: Jan, 20 2005 |
Consumer's City: WOODBRIDGE | Consumer's State: VA |
Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 1998 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 22 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 15 1998 |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The 4wd system on the 98 kia sportage is unreliable. the vacuum system, which actuates the front hubs does not work. i have had the vehicle in for this problem every winter since i purchased the vehicle in 1998. the dealers repair lasts a week or so and then fails. unexpected lack of 4wd is a safety issue. *jb |