Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SPORTAGE / 2001

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005051864 Incident Date: Dec, 26 2005
Consumer's City: STATEN ISLAND Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SPORTAGE Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJA723315 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 04 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 22 2001
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 one year ago the vehicle was taken to the dealership for an oil change , and an odor of gas appeared when the heater was switched on. the dealer discovered the fuel injectors were corroded and fuel was leaking from the injectors, fuel line, and the pressure regulator. and replaced. them. the replacements were temporary because the problem recurred and the parts were on back order. *ak